Moltres (Galarian)

Moltres (Galarian)'s best moveset is Sucker Punch (fast) and Brave Bird (charged). This combination maximizes damage output thanks to STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), strong energy generation from the fast move, and high DPE (damage per energy) on the charged move.

Moltres (Galarian) is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type moves. On the other hand, Moltres (Galarian) resists Ground, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Grass-type attacks, so avoid using those types against it. To counter Moltres (Galarian) effectively in raids and gyms, build a team using its weakest type matchups and pick attackers that have STAB moves of those types.

Moltres (Galarian)'s maximum CP is 3,580 at level 50 (with XL Candy), or 3,167 at level 40. Reaching level 50 requires XL Candy, which is only available to trainers level 31 and above — earning XL Candy involves catching, hatching, transferring, and walking Pokemon. Moltres (Galarian)'s CP is calculated from its base stats: 202 Attack, 231 Defense, and 207 Stamina. Powering up from level 40 to 50 requires a significant investment of XL Candy and Stardust, so plan your resources carefully. A 100% IV Moltres (Galarian) caught from raids or eggs (level 20) will have 1,809 CP, or 2,262 CP with weather boost (level 25).

Moltres (Galarian) is ranked #6 (Tier S) in Great League with a 75.00% overall win rate. The recommended moveset is Sucker Punch and Brave Bird. The ideal IV spread for Great League is 0/11/13 — for CP-capped leagues like Great League and Ultra League, lower Attack IVs with higher Defense and Stamina allow Moltres (Galarian) to reach a higher level within the CP cap, gaining more total stat product. Moltres (Galarian) is ranked #7 (Tier S) in Great League with a 75.00% overall win rate. The recommended moveset is Sucker Punch and Brave Bird. The ideal IV spread for Great League is 0/15/11 — for CP-capped leagues like Great League and Ultra League, lower Attack IVs with higher Defense and Stamina allow Moltres (Galarian) to reach a higher level within the CP cap, gaining more total stat product. Moltres (Galarian) is ranked #13 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 74.57% overall win rate. The recommended moveset is Sucker Punch and Brave Bird. The ideal IV spread for Ultra League is 1/15/15 — for CP-capped leagues like Great League and Ultra League, lower Attack IVs with higher Defense and Stamina allow Moltres (Galarian) to reach a higher level within the CP cap, gaining more total stat product. Moltres (Galarian) is ranked #15 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 73.75% overall win rate. The recommended moveset is Sucker Punch and Brave Bird. The ideal IV spread for Ultra League is 1/14/15 — for CP-capped leagues like Great League and Ultra League, lower Attack IVs with higher Defense and Stamina allow Moltres (Galarian) to reach a higher level within the CP cap, gaining more total stat product. Moltres (Galarian) is ranked #25 (Tier B) in Master League with a 63.77% overall win rate. The recommended moveset is Sucker Punch and Brave Bird. The ideal IV spread for Master League is 15/15/15 — for CP-capped leagues like Great League and Ultra League, lower Attack IVs with higher Defense and Stamina allow Moltres (Galarian) to reach a higher level within the CP cap, gaining more total stat product. When deciding which league to prioritize, consider where Moltres (Galarian) has its best ranking and win rate. Unlocking a second charged move (costing 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy) is highly recommended for PvP, as it gives Moltres (Galarian) better coverage and the ability to bait shields more effectively.

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Moltres (Galarian) has the following CP at key levels: 1,357 CP at level 15 (research encounters), 1,809 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches), 2,262 CP at level 25 (weather-boosted raids), and 3,580 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a perfect IV Moltres (Galarian), it is worth investing Stardust and Candy to power it up, especially if Moltres (Galarian) ranks well in raids or PvP. A 100% IV (also called a "hundo") is the rarest IV combination, so tag and favorite it to make sure you don't accidentally transfer it.

Moltres (Galarian) can be found in the wild, though it may be rare depending on your biome and current events. Moltres (Galarian) can also be obtained through trading with other trainers.

Shiny Moltres (Galarian)'s availability depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Not all Pokemon have their shiny forms available yet. Check the current events page and Community Day announcements for any updates on shiny Moltres (Galarian) availability and boosted shiny rates during special events.