Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Wing Attack Fly 15.3 DPS
- Ultra League
- Wing Attack Overheat 74.98% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Fly costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Moltres takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 639
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,980 CP
Moltres moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Wing Attack Best STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Fire Blast STAB | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Fly Best STAB | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Heat Wave STAB | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
| Overheat STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Sky Attack STAB Elite | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin | Fire | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Moltres runs Wing Attack with Fly — 15.3 DPS and 332 TDO as a Flying-type attacker.
In Great League it runs Wing Attack and Overheat. In Ultra League it runs Wing Attack and Overheat. In Master League it runs Wing Attack and Overheat. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Spin (13 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS). Sky Attack is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Moltres places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying | #29 | B | 15.3 | 332 | Wing Attack Fly |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #19 | A | 71.72% | Wing Attack Overheat | 1/15/14 |
| Ultra League | #12 | S | 74.98% | Wing Attack Overheat | 0/13/14 |
| Master League | #32 | C | 60.79% | Wing Attack Overheat | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Moltres raid guide
Best counters against Moltres
Use Moltres against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Moltres
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Moltres knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 88 | 2,995 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 88 | 3,242 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,943 | 2,029 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,418 | 2,524 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,943 | 2,029 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,469 | 1,534 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,943 | 2,029 |
Is Moltres good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #29 makes Moltres a useful Flying-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Flying bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (251), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Moltres deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 49 |
| Lv 2 | 153 |
| Lv 3 | 258 |
| Lv 4 | 362 |
| Lv 5 | 467 |
| Lv 6 | 572 |
| Lv 7 | 676 |
| Lv 8 | 781 |
| Lv 9 | 885 |
| Lv 10 | 990 |
| Lv 11 | 1,089 |
| Lv 12 | 1,188 |
| Lv 13 | 1,287 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,386 |
| Lv 15 | 1,485 |
| Lv 16 | 1,584 |
| Lv 17 | 1,683 |
| Lv 18 | 1,782 |
| Lv 19 | 1,881 |
| Lv 20 | 1,980 |
| Lv 21 | 2,079 |
| Lv 22 | 2,178 |
| Lv 23 | 2,277 |
| Lv 24 | 2,376 |
| Lv 25 | 2,475 |
| Lv 26 | 2,574 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,673 |
| Lv 28 | 2,772 |
| Lv 29 | 2,871 |
| Lv 30 | 2,970 |
| Lv 31 | 3,020 |
| Lv 32 | 3,069 |
| Lv 33 | 3,119 |
| Lv 34 | 3,168 |
| Lv 35 | 3,218 |
| Lv 36 | 3,267 |
| Lv 37 | 3,317 |
| Lv 38 | 3,366 |
| Lv 39 | 3,416 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,465 |
| Lv 41 | 3,509 |
| Lv 42 | 3,553 |
| Lv 43 | 3,598 |
| Lv 44 | 3,643 |
| Lv 45 | 3,688 |
| Lv 46 | 3,733 |
| Lv 47 | 3,779 |
| Lv 48 | 3,825 |
| Lv 49 | 3,871 |
| Lv 50 | 3,917 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0146
- Height
- 2.00 m
- Weight
- 60.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0146_POKEMON_MOLTRES
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Moltres in Pokemon GO?
Moltres's best moveset is Wing Attack (fast) with Fly (charged), worth 15.3 DPS as a Flying-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Moltres's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Moltres takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Moltres's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Moltres reaches 3,917 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,465 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Moltres good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Moltres is ranked #19 (Tier A) in Great League with a 71.72% win rate. Moltres is ranked #12 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 74.98% win rate. Moltres is ranked #32 (Tier C) in Master League with a 60.79% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Ultra League is 0/13/14 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Moltres bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Moltres?
A perfect 15/15/15 Moltres shows 1,980 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,475 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Moltres better than regular Moltres?
Shadow Moltres deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Moltres in Pokemon GO?
Moltres spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Moltres be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Moltres depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.