Moltres (Galarian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Moltres (Galarian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Moltres (Galarian)
Moltres (Galarian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 32.100 DPS.
Moltres (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Psychic, Dark-type moves as Moltres (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (32.100 DPS), Regieleki (29.294 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (26.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Moltres (Galarian): After defeating Moltres (Galarian), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1773 and 1855 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2206-2307 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Moltres (Galarian) from raids will have exactly 1855 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 (Galarian)?
The best counter for Moltres (Galarian) is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 32.100 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (29.294 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (26.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Moltres (Galarian)?
Moltres (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) weak to?
Moltres (Galarian) is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Moltres (Galarian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Moltres (Galarian)'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 (Galarian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Moltres (Galarian) from raids will have 1855 CP at level 20, or 2307 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1773. If you see 1855 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Moltres (Galarian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Moltres (Galarian) 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 (Galarian)?
For the best moveset for Moltres (Galarian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Moltres (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Moltres (Galarian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (29.294 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (26.400 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 (Galarian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Moltres (Galarian) is not currently available. Dark-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.