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Official Art

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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 1
Species: Flame Pokémon
Type: Fire Flying
Height: 2m
Weight: 60kg
Catch Rate: 3
Base Happiness: 35
Gender Ratio: Genderless
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 火焰鳥
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 火焰鸟
English Moltres
French Sulfura
German Lavados
Italian Moltres
Japanese ファイヤー
Japanese (Romanized) Fire
Japanese (Trademark) Fire
Korean 파이어
Spanish Moltres

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #146
Kanto #146
Johto (G/S) #237
Johto (HG/SS) #242
Kalos (Coastal) #153

Abilities

  • Pressure: By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.
  • Flame Body: Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker. [Hidden Ability]
  • * Berserk: Boosts the Pokémon’s Sp. Atk stat when it takes a hit that causes its HP to become half or less.

Evolutionary Chain

Does not evolve/is not evolved into.

Breeding

Not capable of breeding.

Damage Taken

Bug 0.25x
Electric 2x
Fairy 0.5x
Fighting 0.5x
Fire 0.5x
Grass 0.25x
Ground 0x
Rock 4x
Steel 0.5x
Water 2x

Alternate Forms

Galar
Form Thumbnail

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Fire Flying 90
100
90
125
85
90
580
7 Fire Flying 90
100
90
125
85
90
580
6 Fire Flying 90
100
90
125
85
90
580

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Red Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.
United States Pokémon Blue Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.
Japan Pokémon Stadium ひのとりとして いいつたえられてきた でんせつの とりポケモン。はばたくたび つばさが あかるく もえあがる。
United States Pokémon Stadium A legendary bird Pokémon known as the "fire bird". Every time it flaps, its wings flare and burn brightly.
United States Pokémon Yellow A legendary bird Pokemon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.
United States Pokémon Gold This legendary Pokemon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold
United States Pokémon Silver This legendary bird Pokemon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
United States Pokémon Ruby Moltres is a legendary bird Pokemon that has the ability to control fire. If this Pokemon is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
United States Pokémon Sapphire MOLTRES is a legendary bird POKeMON that has the ability to control fire. If this POKeMON is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
United States Pokémon Emerald MOLTRES is a legendary bird POKeMON that can control fire. If injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen It is said to be the legendary bird POKeMON of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
United States Pokémon FireRed One of the legendary bird POKeMON. Those seeing it are overwhelmed by its orange wings that seem to be on fire.
United States Pokémon Pearl One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
United States Pokémon Diamond One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
United States Pokémon Platinum One of the legendary bird Pokemon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
United States Pokémon HeartGold This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
United States Pokémon White One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
Japan Pokémon White でんせつの とりポケモンの 1ぴき。 ファイヤーが すがたを みせると はるが おとずれると いわれている。
United States Pokémon Black One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
Japan Pokémon Black でんせつの とりポケモンの 1ぴき。 ファイヤーが すがたを みせると はるが おとずれると いわれている。
United States Pokémon Black 2 One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 でんせつの とりポケモンの 1ぴき。 ファイヤーが すがたを みせると はるが おとずれると いわれている。
United States Pokémon White 2 One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
Japan Pokémon White 2 でんせつの とりポケモンの 1ぴき。 ファイヤーが すがたを みせると はるが おとずれると いわれている。
Germany Pokémon X Dieses Pokémon ist der Legendäre Feuervogel. Sein Flügelschlag entfacht ein helles Feuermeer.
Italy Pokémon Y Un Pokémon uccello leggendario. Si dice che la sua apparizione preannunci l’arrivo della primavera.
Spain Pokémon Y Uno de los legendarios Pokémon pájaro. Dicen que su presencia anuncia la llegada de la primavera.
South Korea Pokémon Y 전설의 새포켓몬 중의 1마리다. 파이어가 모습을 보이면 봄이 찾아온다고 전해진다.
France Pokémon Y L’un des Pokémon Oiseaux légendaires. On dit que sa venue annonce l’arrivée du printemps.
Germany Pokémon Y Eines der Legendären Vogel-Pokémon. Es wird als Bote des Frühlings angesehen.
Japan Pokémon Y でんせつの とりポケモンの 1ぴき。 ファイヤーが すがたを みせると はるが おとずれると いわれている。
United States Pokémon Y One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
Italy Pokémon X Noto come uccello leggendario del fuoco, quando sbatte le ali crea scintillanti lingue infuocate.
Spain Pokémon X Es más conocido como el legendario pájaro de fuego. Con cada aleteo crea brillantes llamas.
France Pokémon X Le légendaire oiseau du feu. Une pluie de flammes surgit à chaque battement de ses ailes.
Japan Pokémon X むかしから ひのとりでんせつとして しられる。はばたくたびに はねが あかるく もえあがり うつくしい。
United States Pokémon X It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
South Korea Pokémon X 오래전부터 불새의 전설로 알려져 있다. 날갯짓할 때마다 날개가 눈부시게 불타올라서 아름답다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Moltres es un Pokémon pájaro legendario que tiene la habilidad de controlar el fuego. Dicen que, si resulta herido, se sumerge en el líquido magma de un volcán para arder y curarse.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 불꽃을 조종하는 전설의 새포켓몬이다. 몸이 상처 입으면 분화구의 마그마에 들어가 전신을 불태워 상처를 치료한다고 한다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Moltres è un Pokémon uccello leggendario, perfettamente in grado di gestire il fuoco. Se rimane ferito, si dice che si immerga nel magma liquido di un vulcano per ardere e tornare in salute.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Moltres es un Pokémon pájaro legendario que tiene la habilidad de controlar el fuego. Dicen que, si resulta herido, se sumerge en el líquido magma de un volcán para arder y curarse.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Sulfura est un Pokémon Oiseau légendaire capable de contrôler le feu. On raconte que lorsque ce Pokémon est blessé, il se baigne dans le magma en ébullition d’un volcan pour se soigner.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Lavados ist ein Legendäres Vogel-Pokémon, das Feuer manipulieren kann. Wenn es verletzt wird, taucht es seinen Körper in das Magma eines Vulkans, um sich zu verbrennen und selbst zu heilen.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire ほのおを あやつる でんせつの とりポケモン。 からだが きずつくと かこうの マグマに はいり ぜんしんを もやして きずを いやすと いう。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire. If this Pokémon is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 불꽃을 조종하는 전설의 새포켓몬이다. 몸이 상처 입으면 분화구의 마그마에 들어가 전신을 불태워 상처를 치료한다고 한다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Moltres è un Pokémon uccello leggendario, perfettamente in grado di gestire il fuoco. Se rimane ferito, si dice che si immerga nel magma liquido di un vulcano per ardere e tornare in salute.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Sulfura est un Pokémon Oiseau légendaire capable de contrôler le feu. On raconte que lorsque ce Pokémon est blessé, il se baigne dans le magma en ébullition d’un volcan pour se soigner.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Lavados ist ein Legendäres Vogel-Pokémon, das Feuer manipulieren kann. Wenn es verletzt wird, taucht es seinen Körper in das Magma eines Vulkans, um sich zu verbrennen und selbst zu heilen.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby ほのおを あやつる でんせつの とりポケモン。 からだが きずつくと かこうの マグマに はいり ぜんしんを もやして きずを いやすと いう。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire. If this Pokémon is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Red and Blue (US) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Yellow Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fire Red / Leaf Green Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Lucius' Moltres
  • Japan ルシアス‎のファイヤー (ガラルのすがた)
  • Japan Lucius no Fire (Galar no sugata)
  • Japan Lucius' Fire (Galar Form)

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
SL 17
SL 76
SL 77
SL 82
GS 113
PC 18
Movie 2
Movie 8
Movie 10
Movie 12
Movie 13
DP 175
Movie 15
XY 86
XYZ 17
Movie 20
PM2019 68
PM2019 88
SP 9
PM2019 102
PM2019 126
PM2019 136
PM2023 12
PM2023 22
PM2023 23
PM2023 24
PM2023 25
PM2023 26
PM2023 27
PM2023 28
PM2023 30
PM2023 32
PM2023 34
PM2023 36
PM2023 37
PM2023 38
PM2023 39
PM2023 40

TCG Cards

#31: Moltres ex
Rarity:
Promo
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#21: Moltres
Rarity:
Promo
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#12: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#27: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#1: Blaine's Moltres
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#12: Rocket's Moltres
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#30: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#170: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#21: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#115: Moltres ex
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
110
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#100: Rocket's Moltres ex
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#10: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#36: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
+30
Resistance:
Type
-20
#149: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#14: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#1: ファイヤーEX
Rarity:
Type:
Type
HP:
170
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#14: Moltres EX
Rarity:
Rare Holo EX
Type:
Type
HP:
170
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#14: ファイヤー
Rarity:
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#22: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#9: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#21: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#183: Galarian Moltres V
Rarity:
Secret
Type:
Type
HP:
220
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#12: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#20: Galarian Moltres V
Rarity:
Rare Ultra
Type:
Type
HP:
220
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#146: Moltres
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
140
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Pokémon XD - Michael's Moltres
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Moltres
Started: 2005-10-03
Ended: 0000-00-00
10th Anniversary Moltres
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Moltres
Started: 2006-02-25
Ended: 2006-07-22
Bryant Park 10th Anniversary Moltres
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Moltres
Started: 2006-08-08
Ended: 2006-08-08
Aldora Moltres - Smyths Toys
Country: United Kingdom
Pokémon: Thumbanil Moltres
Started: 2016-03-22
Ended: 2016-04-11
May 2016 Pokémon Trainer Club - Moltres
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Moltres
Started: 2016-05-03
Ended:
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Roost
Type Icon Status 10 85 85 85 85 57 57 57 57 57
Wing Attack
Type Icon Physical 35 60 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Peck
Type Icon Physical 35 35 100 1 1
Ember
Type Icon Special 25 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Hurricane
Type Icon Special 10 110 70 92 92 92 92 92
Fire Spin
Type Icon Special 15 35 85 8 8 8 1 8 8 8 8 8 13 13 13 13 13 1 1
Sky Attack
Type Icon Physical 5 140 90 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 85 85 85 73 73 60 60
Heat Wave
Type Icon Special 10 95 90 64 64 64 1 64 64 64 64 64 73 73 73
Agility Type Icon Status 30 15 15 15 1 15 15 15 15 15 25 25 25 25 25 55 55
Endure Type Icon Status 10 22 22 22 1 22 22 22 22 22 37 37 37 37 37
Ancient Power Type Icon Special 5 60 100 29 29 29 1 29 29 29 29 29
Flamethrower
Type Icon Special 15 90 100 36 36 36 1 36 36 36 36 36 49 49 49 49 49
Safeguard Type Icon Status 25 43 43 43 1 43 43 43 43 43 61 61 61 61 61
Air Slash
Type Icon Special 15 75 95 50 50 50 1 50 50 50 50 50
Sunny Day
Type Icon Status 5 57 57 57 1 85 85 85 85 85
Leer Type Icon Status 30 100 51 51
Solar Beam Type Icon Special 10 120 100 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71
Burn Up
Type Icon Special 5 130 100 99 99

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Roost
Type Icon Status 10
Will-O-Wisp
Type Icon Status 15 85
Sunny Day
Type Icon Status 5
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Safeguard Type Icon Status 25
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Sandstorm Type Icon Status 10
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Roar Type Icon Status 20
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Defog
Type Icon Status 15
Detect Type Icon Status 5
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Reflect Type Icon Status 20
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Whirlwind Type Icon Status 20
Sky Drop
Type Icon Physical 10 60 100
Flame Charge
Type Icon Physical 20 50 100
Giga Impact Type Icon Physical 5 150 90
U-turn Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Aerial Ace
Type Icon Physical 20 60
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Steel Wing Type Icon Physical 25 70 90
Fly
Type Icon Physical 15 90 95
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Pluck
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Sky Attack
Type Icon Physical 5 140 90
Bide Type Icon Physical 10
Rage Type Icon Physical 20 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Overheat
Type Icon Special 5 130 90
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Fire Blast
Type Icon Special 5 110 85
Solar Beam Type Icon Special 10 120 100
Hyper Beam Type Icon Special 5 150 90
Flamethrower
Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Incinerate
Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60
Razor Wind Type Icon Special 10 80 100

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Tailwind
Type Icon Status 15
Roost
Type Icon Status 10
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Sky Attack
Type Icon Physical 5 140 90
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Heat Wave
Type Icon Special 10 95 90
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Ominous Wind Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Air Cutter
Type Icon Special 25 60 95
Ancient Power Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Twister Type Icon Special 20 40 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60
Flamethrower
Type Icon Special 15 90 100