Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Moltres's Sp. Atk does the work, Sp. Def pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Near-impossible to catch, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.
A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.
Moltres Weakness
Type-wise, Moltres takes extra damage from Rock, Water, and Electric. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Moltres can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Electric |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 4x120-142%KO Rock Throw 4x83-98% | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Omastar builds →Hydro Pump 2x99-116%KO Rock Slide 4x80-95% Rock Throw 4x55-65% Water Gun 2x37-44% | ||
 Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Kabutops builds →Rock Slide 4x130-153%KO Rock Throw 4x89-105%KO Aqua Jet 2x35-42% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 4x145-171%KO Rock Throw 4x99-116%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 4x111-131%KO Rock Throw 4x77-91% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Greninja threatens a KO with Hydro Pump (163-192%). Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt also KOs at 127-150%.
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse60-70% Ice Beam44-52% Hydro Pump 2x163-192%KO | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x127-150%KO Volt Switch 2x98-116%KO Dazzling Gleam28-33% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Terrakion builds →Close Combat50-59% Stone Edge 4x334-393%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin12-14% Ice Beam38-45% Thunderbolt 2x76-90% Hydro Pump 2x139-164%KO | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Moltres is a Fire/Flying legendary with 580 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Moltres Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Moltres comes in. Choice Specs gives boosted special damage with move lock, and Flame Body adds to that. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. Double STAB covers the rest.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Most of Moltres's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Sky Attack and Fire Blast, but Grass and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Moltres in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Moltres waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Victory Road for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Moltres in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Moltres Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Moltres is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Flamethrower with Choice Specs is the standard set.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Moltres. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its hidden ability Flame Body can work in specific setups.
Moltres is a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, the best way to handle Moltres: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
Since Red & Blue, Moltres has appeared in 20 games. Legendary Pokemon like Moltres are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves