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Moltres (Japanese: ファイヤー Fire) is a dual-type Fire/Flying legendary Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Along with Articuno and Zapdos, it is one of the three legendary birds of Kanto.
Biology
Moltres is a large, avian Pokémon with orange or golden plumage. It has a long, flowing head crest and a billowing tail, both made of flames. Additionally, its wings are also shrouded in fiery plumage. Its straight, pointed beak is brown, as are its anisodactyl feet. It has short talons.
Moltres sheds embers with every flap of its wings, creating a brilliant flash of flames. By dipping itself into the magma of an active volcano, this Pokémon can heal itself. It migrates to the south with the coming of spring, and is said to bring an early springtime to cold lands. Moltres is rarely seen by Trainers.
In the anime
Major appearances
Moltres made its first true appearance in The Power of One. Lawrence III wanted to capture the three legendary birds as well as their master Lugia.
Other
A rough image of Moltres was first seen etched in a stone hanging in the Viridian Pokémon Center in Pokémon Emergency.
Moltres also appeared in All Fired Up where it defeated Team Rocket. It reappeared in a flashback in Round One - Begin! and in another flashback in Friends to the End.
Moltres appeared in The Search for the Legend where Butch and Cassidy attempted to capture it.
Minor appearances
A robotic Moltres was shown chasing Jessie, James, and Meowth in Island of the Giant Pokémon.
Additionally it was mentioned in The Fortune Hunters where James mistakenly believed that it was his "Inner Pokémon" and dressed up in a Moltres costume.
A Moltres appeared in An EGG-sighting Adventure! as part of Team Rocket's fantasy.
A Moltres made a cameo in the intro of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, The Rise of Darkrai, Zoroark: Master of Illusions and Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
Pokédex entries
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SS018
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Moltres
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Ritchie's Pokédex
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Moltres, a one-of-a-kind legendary Flame Pokémon. So powerful, its fire dust can bring early spring to wintery land.
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In the manga
In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
Moltres was mentioned in Welcome to the Big Leagues where its flames represent the Indigo League.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Sabrina is shown to have obtained Moltres for Team Rocket during the Kanto saga, but it is not seen in battle. It is later combined with Articuno and Zapdos to form a singular legendary bird, but they separate once Sabrina is defeated and go back to the wild.
Green later catches Moltres on Mt. Ember during her training journey to overcome her fear of birds. She used it and its fellow legendary birds in the fight against Karen and Will, who were commanding the Masked Man's Ho-Oh and Lugia. She has not used any of them since, meaning they have probably been deposited in the box or released.
Moltres in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
In the Pokémon Get Da Ze! manga
A Moltres appeared in Get Moltres? where it was a Ditto in disguise.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga
Moltres appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village, where it attacked Ginji and Mudkip because it believed that Ginji was destined to destroy the world.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Moltres first appeared in The Legendary Moltres Appears!! where it was inside Victory Road and fought a Kabutops.
Another one appeared in Get Lugia! where Red, Green and Blue fought it to get the orb in order to summon Lugia.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
A silhouette of Moltres appeared in Saffron City.
In the TCG
- Main article: Moltres (TCG)
Other appearances
Moltres in Super Smash Bros.
Moltres made a cameo appearance in the Saffron City stage. Very rarely, it will fly by in the background.
Moltres in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
When released from a Poké Ball, Moltres will remain where it is released, flapping its wings. It will then use Sky Attack in Melee or Fly in Brawl to leave the arena. Any opponent that touches it will receive a sizable amount of damage. Moltres is the only legendary bird to return in Brawl.
Trophy Information
Melee
As tradition has it, the onset of spring heralds the return of this legendary Pokémon from its southern home. Its bright orange color and fiery aspect lends to its overwhelming appearance. Sky Attack, the strongest of flying moves, is a perfect fit for this burning phenom, but it obviously also excels at powerful Fire-type moves.
Brawl
"A Flame Pokémon. It's one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres appears in a town, it is said that spring will come earlier there than in other towns. If Moltres is injured, it apparently returns to a volcano to heal its wings with magma. Moltres spreads its wide, flame-covered wings and attacks opponents with the exciting and highly damaging Sky Attack."
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Red
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Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a giant dazzle of flashing flames.
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Blue
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Yellow
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A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its blazing wings, even the night sky will turn red.
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Stadium
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A legendary bird Pokémon known as the "fire bird." Every time it flaps, its wings flare and burn brightly.
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Generation II
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Gold
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This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
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Silver
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This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
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Crystal
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Legendary bird Pokémon. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring.
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Stadium 2
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This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon 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.
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FireRed
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One of the legendary bird Pokémon. Those who see it are overwhelmed by its orange wings that seem to be on fire.
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LeafGreen
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It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
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HeartGold
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This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
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SoulSilver
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This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
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Generation V
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Black
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One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
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White
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Black 2
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One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
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One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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90
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150 - 197
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290 - 384
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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125
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117 - 194
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229 - 383
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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Total: 580
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 125.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Moltres
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Moltres
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Moltres in Generation VI
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Moltres in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Moltres
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Moltres can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Moltres cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Moltres
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Like Ho-Oh, Moltres is based on the legend of the phoenix. It is most likely based on either the Arabian phoenix or the Slavic Firebird. Others claim that the bird is based on the Japanese mythical bird known as 朱雀 Suzaku, guardian of the South, and is not a true phoenix. Regardless, the Pokémon has a very similar appearance to both the phoenix and the Suzaku. It may also be based on a heron or Bennu, because of their similarities in shape. It also embodies traits from a number of other firebirds, such as the three-legged bird.
Name origin
Moltres is a combination of molten and tres (Spanish for three, indicating that it is the third in the series of Kanto legendary birds). It may also derive from molt.
Fire is literally fire.
In other languages
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Title
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Japanese
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ファイヤー Fire
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From fire
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French
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Sulfura
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A combination of sulfureux and Ra
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Spanish
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Moltres
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Same as English name
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German
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Lavados
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From Lava
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Italian
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Moltres
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Same as English name
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Korean
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파이어 Paieo
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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火焰鳥 / 火焰鸟 Huǒyànniǎo
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Literally "Flaming bird"
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Cantonese Chinese
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火鳥 Fóníuh
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Literally "Fire bird"
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Related articles
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