Moltres Raid Counters & Weaknesses

Q: What are the best counters for Moltres?

The top counter is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide at 52 DPS against Moltres. Mega Diancie (50.9) and Shadow Tyrantrum (48.5) follow.

Q: Can I beat Moltres without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Glimmora at 43.8 DPS, 84% of what the top counter deals. Rampardos and Tyrantrum are the next ones down.

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Moltres. Tap a row for full stats.

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Shadow Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 52.0DPS 434TDO 2

Mega Diancie Rock ThrowRock Slide 50.9DPS 687TDO 3

Shadow Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 48.5DPS 623TDO 4

Shadow Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 45.8DPS 763TDO 5

Mega Tyranitar Smack DownStone Edge 45.8DPS 1,188TDO 6

Shadow Gigalith Smack DownMeteor Beam 45.5DPS 631TDO 7

Shadow Tyranitar Smack DownStone Edge 44.5DPS 722TDO 8

Mega Aerodactyl Rock ThrowRock Slide 43.9DPS 735TDO 9

Glimmora Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 43.8DPS 634TDO 10

Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 43.0DPS 431TDO 11

Mega Aggron Smack DownMeteor Beam 42.0DPS 997TDO 12

Shadow Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 40.7DPS 429TDO 13

Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 40.5DPS 625TDO 14

Shadow Aggron Smack DownMeteor Beam 40.5DPS 622TDO 15

Shadow Aerodactyl Rock ThrowRock Slide 39.9DPS 421TDO 16

Shadow Aurorus Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 39.4DPS 594TDO 17

Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 38.4DPS 768TDO 18

Shadow Golem Rock ThrowStone Edge 38.1DPS 501TDO 19

Shadow Golem (Alola) Rock ThrowStone Edge 38.1DPS 501TDO 20

Terrakion Smack DownRock Slide 37.9DPS 638TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Glimmora Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 43.8DPS 634TDO 10

Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 43.0DPS 431TDO 13

Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 40.5DPS 625TDO 17

Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 38.4DPS 768TDO 20

Terrakion Smack DownRock Slide 37.9DPS 638TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Moltres using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 5-Star
Weather boost: Sunny, Windy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 251
Base Defense: 181
Base Stamina: 207

Weak to — use these types

Rock2.56× Electric1.6× Water1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Bug0.390625× Grass0.390625× Fairy0.625× Fighting0.625× Fire0.625× Ground0.625× Steel0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	1,943	2,418
15 / 15 / 15 100%	2,029	2,524

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,029 CP it is a perfect Moltres — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 2 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 3+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Moltres resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Moltres?

The top counter is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide at 52 DPS against Moltres. Mega Diancie (50.9) and Shadow Tyrantrum (48.5) follow.

What is Moltres weak to?

Moltres takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Water-type moves. Rock is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.

How many trainers do I need to beat Moltres?

2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 48.1 DPS against Moltres). With mixed teams plan for 3 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Moltres without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Glimmora at 43.8 DPS, 84% of what the top counter deals. Rampardos and Tyrantrum are the next ones down.

Can Moltres be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Moltres?

Sunny, Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,418–2,524 CP instead of 1,943–2,029. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Moltres worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Moltres ranks #18 among Flying-type raid attackers (Tier B) and sits at #12 in Ultra League. That is strong enough to justify raiding for a good one.

What is the best moveset for Moltres?

The counter list on this page is for beating Moltres. For the moves Moltres should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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