Best moveset
- Great League
- Sucker Punch Brave Bird 75.00% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Moltres (Galarian) takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 640
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,809 CP
Moltres (Galarian) moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Punch Best STAB | Dark | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Wing Attack 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 |
| Brave Bird Best STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Fly STAB | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Payback STAB | Dark | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.5 | 0.95 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8.00 | 7.00 |
| 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 |
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Payback | Dark | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
Moveset analysis
In Great League it runs Sucker Punch and Brave Bird. In Great League it runs Sucker Punch and Brave Bird. In Ultra League it runs Sucker Punch and Brave Bird. In Ultra League it runs Sucker Punch and Brave Bird. In Master League it runs Sucker Punch and Brave Bird. 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 Sucker Punch (10 DPS); Sucker Punch builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Rankings
Where Moltres (Galarian) places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #7 | S | 75.00% | Sucker Punch Brave Bird | 0/11/13 |
| Great League | #8 | S | 75.00% | Sucker Punch Brave Bird | 0/15/11 |
| Ultra League | #13 | S | 74.57% | Sucker Punch Brave Bird | 1/15/15 |
| Ultra League | #15 | S | 73.75% | Sucker Punch Brave Bird | 1/14/15 |
| Master League | #29 | C | 62.17% | Sucker Punch Brave Bird | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Moltres (Galarian) is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Moltres (Galarian)
Use Moltres (Galarian) against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Moltres (Galarian)
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Moltres (Galarian) 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 | 80 | 2,737 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 80 | 2,963 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,773 | 1,855 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,206 | 2,307 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,773 | 1,855 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,341 | 1,402 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,773 | 1,855 |
Is Moltres (Galarian) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Moltres (Galarian) does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier S spot at #7 in Great League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Bulk-leaning spread (231 Defense / 207 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog 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 | 44 |
| Lv 2 | 140 |
| Lv 3 | 236 |
| Lv 4 | 331 |
| Lv 5 | 427 |
| Lv 6 | 522 |
| Lv 7 | 618 |
| Lv 8 | 714 |
| Lv 9 | 809 |
| Lv 10 | 905 |
| Lv 11 | 995 |
| Lv 12 | 1,086 |
| Lv 13 | 1,176 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,267 |
| Lv 15 | 1,357 |
| Lv 16 | 1,447 |
| Lv 17 | 1,538 |
| Lv 18 | 1,628 |
| Lv 19 | 1,719 |
| Lv 20 | 1,809 |
| Lv 21 | 1,900 |
| Lv 22 | 1,990 |
| Lv 23 | 2,081 |
| Lv 24 | 2,171 |
| Lv 25 | 2,262 |
| Lv 26 | 2,352 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,443 |
| Lv 28 | 2,533 |
| Lv 29 | 2,624 |
| Lv 30 | 2,715 |
| Lv 31 | 2,760 |
| Lv 32 | 2,805 |
| Lv 33 | 2,850 |
| Lv 34 | 2,895 |
| Lv 35 | 2,941 |
| Lv 36 | 2,986 |
| Lv 37 | 3,031 |
| Lv 38 | 3,076 |
| Lv 39 | 3,122 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,167 |
| Lv 41 | 3,207 |
| Lv 42 | 3,247 |
| Lv 43 | 3,288 |
| Lv 44 | 3,329 |
| Lv 45 | 3,370 |
| Lv 46 | 3,412 |
| Lv 47 | 3,454 |
| Lv 48 | 3,496 |
| Lv 49 | 3,538 |
| Lv 50 | 3,580 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0146
- Form
- Galarian
- Height
- 2.00 m
- Weight
- 66.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0146_POKEMON_MOLTRES_GALARIAN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Moltres (Galarian) in Pokemon GO?
Moltres (Galarian)'s best moveset is Sucker Punch (fast) with Brave Bird (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Moltres (Galarian)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Moltres (Galarian) takes super effective damage from Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ground, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Moltres (Galarian)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Moltres (Galarian) reaches 3,580 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,167 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 (Galarian) good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Moltres (Galarian) is ranked #7 (Tier S) in Great League with a 75.00% win rate. Moltres (Galarian) is ranked #8 (Tier S) in Great League with a 75.00% win rate. Moltres (Galarian) is ranked #13 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 74.57% win rate. Moltres (Galarian) is ranked #15 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 73.75% win rate. Moltres (Galarian) is ranked #29 (Tier C) in Master League with a 62.17% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Great League is 0/11/13 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Moltres (Galarian) bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Moltres (Galarian)?
A perfect 15/15/15 Moltres (Galarian) shows 1,809 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,262 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.
How do you get Moltres (Galarian) in Pokemon GO?
Moltres (Galarian) spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Moltres (Galarian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Moltres (Galarian) 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.