Shadow 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), Shadow Moltres has a total stat product of 639. Shadow Moltres's best moveset is Wing Attack and Fly, making it a competitive Flying-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Moltres is weak to Rock, Electric, Water-type moves (double weak to Rock). It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel-type attacks. Shadow Moltres is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Wing Attack
Fly
Fire Spin
Overheat
Wing Attack
Overheat
Wing Attack
Overheat
Wing Attack
Overheat
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Moltres's best offensive moveset is Wing Attack combined with Fly, achieving 18.0 DPS and 391 TDO as a Flying-type attacker (ranked #8, Tier A). Alternatively, Shadow Moltres can serve as a Fire-type attacker with Fire Spin and Overheat (#9, Tier A).
In Great League PvP, Shadow Moltres runs Wing Attack and Overheat, ranked #10 (Tier S) with a 75.00% win rate. In Ultra League PvP, Shadow Moltres runs Wing Attack and Overheat, ranked #10 (Tier S) with a 75.00% win rate. In Master League PvP, Shadow Moltres runs Wing Attack and Overheat, ranked #14 (Tier B) with a 69.06% win rate. Shadow 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
Shadow Moltres as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Moltres is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Moltres returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Moltres from raids would have 1980 CP at level 20, or 2475 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Moltres
Shadow Moltres can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Moltres is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow 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 Shadow Moltres as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Shadow Moltres Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Moltres in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow 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
Shadow Moltres is a Fire/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 639. With its high Attack stat (251), Shadow Moltres is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Shadow Moltres's double weakness to Rock-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Shadow Moltres very quickly.
Shadow 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 Shadow Moltres much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Moltres?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Shadow Moltres is a top-tier Flying-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #8 overall with a Tier A rating. With a max CP of 3,917 at level 50 and base stats of 251/181/207 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Wing Attack and Fly for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Flying-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.
In PvP (Great League), Shadow Moltres is ranked #10 (Tier S) with a 75.00% win rate. It's a meta-relevant pick worth building a second move for.