Moltres is a Legendary Fire/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#146, Generation 1). With a max CP of 3,917 and base stats of 251/181/207 (Atk/Def/Sta), Moltres has a total stat product of 639. Moltres's best moveset is Wing Attack and Fly, making it a competitive Flying-type attacker for raids.
Moltres is weak to Rock, Electric, Water-type moves (double weak to Rock). It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel-type attacks. Moltres is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Wing Attack
Fly
Wing Attack
Overheat
Wing Attack
Overheat
Wing Attack
Overheat
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Moltres's best offensive moveset is Wing Attack combined with Fly, achieving 15.3 DPS and 332 TDO as a Flying-type attacker (ranked #28, Tier B).
In Great League PvP, Moltres runs Wing Attack and Overheat, ranked #18 (Tier A) with a 72.12% win rate. In Ultra League PvP, Moltres runs Wing Attack and Overheat, ranked #12 (Tier S) with a 74.98% win rate. In Master League PvP, Moltres runs Wing Attack and Overheat, ranked #27 (Tier C) with a 62.79% win rate. Moltres has access to 2 fast moves and 6 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Fire Spin (13 DPS), while Wing Attack generates energy the fastest (11 EPS). Note that Sky Attack is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Moltres as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsMoltres is not currently available as a raid boss. When Moltres returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Moltres from raids would have 1980 CP at level 20, or 2475 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Moltres
Moltres is weak to Rock, Electric, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Moltres as Raid Counter
Moltres is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Moltres
Moltres can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Moltres is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Moltres knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Moltres as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Moltres Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Moltres in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Moltres from raids or eggs will show 1,980 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Moltres is a Fire/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 639. With its high Attack stat (251), Moltres is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Moltres's double weakness to Rock-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Moltres very quickly.
Moltres's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 6 charged moves available, a second move gives Moltres much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Moltres?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Situational
Moltres is a solid but not elite Flying-type attacker, sitting at Tier B (#28) in raid performance. With a max CP of 3,917 and base stats of 251/181/207, it can fill a role on your team if you lack stronger Flying-type counters. The best moveset is Wing Attack paired with Fly. Consider investing if you need a Flying-type attacker now, but hold off on XL Candy investment as better alternatives exist. A useful stepping stone rather than an endgame pick.
In PvP (Great League), Moltres is ranked #18 (Tier A) with a 72.12% win rate. It's a meta-relevant pick worth building a second move for.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Moltres deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.