Moltres Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Moltres in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Moltres
Moltres is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 52.000 DPS.
Moltres can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Moltres is weak to Rock (double weak!), Electric, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Grass, Fairy-type moves as Moltres resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Moltres is Shadow Rampardos (52.000 DPS), Mega Diancie (50.947 DPS), and Shadow Tyrantrum (48.467 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Moltres: After defeating Moltres, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1943 and 2029 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2418-2524 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Moltres from raids will have exactly 2029 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Moltres?
The best counter for Moltres is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 52.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (50.947 DPS) and Shadow Tyrantrum (48.467 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Moltres?
Moltres can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Moltres weak to?
Moltres is weak to Rock (double weak), Electric, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Moltres be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Moltres's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Moltres from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Moltres from raids will have 2029 CP at level 20, or 2524 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1943. If you see 2029 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Moltres worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Moltres is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Moltres?
For the best moveset for Moltres itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Moltres stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Moltres without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Moltres can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Glimmora (43.800 DPS) and Rampardos (43.048 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Moltres in raids?
Weather boost information for Moltres is not currently available. Fire-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.