Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Moltres
Say it: MOLE-tress
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Moltres is the Flame Pokémon — Fire and Flying Legendary bird. In Pokémon GO it is a Fire/Flying attacker; Sky Attack from Community Day (or an Elite TM) is a key Flying charged move. Fire helps against Grass, Bug, Ice, and Steel; Flying helps against Grass, Bug, and Fighting. Water, Electric, and Rock punish it. Catch from Legendary raids. Galarian Moltres is Dark / Flying — see that form.
Say it: MOLE-tress
Moltres (#146) is a Fire / Flying Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Fire/Flying attacker with Fire Spin / Wing Attack + Fire Blast / Heat Wave / Overheat / Ancient Power / Fly / Sky Attack. Against Moltres, lead with Water, Electric, or Rock. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Moltres is a Fire / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0146. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Sky Attack (Elite Charged TM if you missed Moltres CD). Fire Spin + Overheat / Sky Attack is the dual kit. Shadow Moltres is elite Fire DPS — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Fire moves hit Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Moltres is your opponent, Water, Electric, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 251
- Defense
- 181
- Stamina
- 207
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Sky Attack is a Moltres Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Fire Spin · Standard
Fire energy / default
- Wing Attack · Standard
Flying damage
Charged
- Sky Attack · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Flying nuke
- Overheat · Standard
Best Fire nuke
- Fly · Standard
Flying alternate
- Heat Wave · Standard
Fire alternate
- Fire Blast · Standard
Fire nuke
- Ancient Power · Standard
Rock coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- fire spin
- wing attack
Charged
- fire blast
- heat wave
- overheat
- ancient power
- fly
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #132 of 954 · CP 1485
Wing Attack + Overheat
- Ultra League · rank #92 of 747 · CP 2475
Wing Attack + Overheat
- Master League · rank #31 of 1023 · CP 3917
Wing Attack + Overheat
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 3: Current Meta Tier Lists (July 2026)
…olar Beam Safe Switch Exceptional bulk and Fire typing; punishes Steel and Grass Galarian Moltres Dark / Flying Sucker Punch Brave Bird / Payback Attacker Strong dual coverage; immune to …
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).