Moltres (Pokémon)

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Moltres ファイヤー Fire #146
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Fire Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Flame Pokémon
Ability Pressure Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #146 Johto #242 Hoenn #301 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-300
Height 6'07" Imperial 2.0 m Metric 6'07"/2.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 132.3 lbs. Imperial 60.0 kg Metric 132.3 lbs./60.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 3 (0.4%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 81 cycles* (20655 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 217 Battle Exp.: 2171*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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.

It is, along with Articuno and Zapdos, one of the three legendary birds of Kanto.

Biology

Physiology

Moltres takes the form of a large bird with flame-colored plumage, resembling a phoenix. Its dazzling wings and elaborate head crest appear to be covered with flames. It has a straight, pointed brown beak, which is the same color as its feet. Compared to the other legendary birds, it has the smallest feet and legs. However, it is the largest of the legendary birds, but its feathers make up a good portion of its bulk.

Gender differences

Moltres is a genderless species.

Special abilities

When Moltres flaps its wings, it creates a brilliant flash of flames. It is also one of the few Pokémon known to naturally wield the very powerful Flying-type move Sky Attack.

Behavior

Moltres is one of the legendary birds of Kanto, and is a poorly understood species, believed by many to be pure myth. Its behavior is largely clandestine, but it appears to migrate to the south during the springtime. There are many folktales surrounding this species, but perhaps the most popular is that its appearance will bring about an early spring. When Moltres flaps its wings, it sheds hundreds of tiny embers. It is believed that these embers have healing properties. If injured, it will immerse itself in lava to heal.

Habitat

File:Rare.gif

Rare Pokémon

Moltres appear to live in hot regions, particularly active volcanoes. They are spectacularly rare. Moltres have been sighted on Victory Road and near the Sevii Islands. One has been recently sighted, roaming Sinnoh. Another, possibly the one from Victory Road, lives in Mt. Silver.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Moltres movie.png

Moltres in The Power of One

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.

Minor appearances

A robotic Moltres was shown chasing Jessie, James, and Meowth in Island of the Giant Pokémon.

Moltres also appeared in All Fired Up and The Search for the Legend.

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.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP074 Moltres Ash's Pokédex Moltres, a Legendary Pokémon. Its virtues symbolize the Pokémon League Competition.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SS018 Moltres Ritchie's Pokédex Moltres, a one-of-a-kind Legendary Flame Pokémon. So powerful, its fire dust can bring early spring to wintery land.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

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.

In the TCG

Main article: Moltres (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee/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.
Generation I Red Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a giant dazzle of flashing flames. Blue Yellow A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its blazing wings, even the night sky will turn red. Stadium A legendary bird Pokémon known as the "fire bird". Every time it flaps, its wings flare and burn brightly.
Generation II Gold This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold. Silver This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits. Crystal Legendary bird Pokémon. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring. Stadium 2 This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
Generation III 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. 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. Emerald 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. FireRed One of the legendary bird Pokémon. Those who see it are overwhelmed by its orange wing that seem to be on fire. LeafGreen It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
Generation IV Diamond One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself. Pearl One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself. Platinum One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring. HeartGold This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold. SoulSilver This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue One Victory Road Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow One Victory Road
Generation II Gold Silver None Time Capsule Crystal None Time Capsule
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen One Mt. Ember Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum One Roaming Sinnoh HeartGold SoulSilver One Mt. Silver Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Volcano
Pokémon Trozei!	Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Mt. Blaze Peak (3F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Final Maze (B40F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky	Giant Volcano (10F) (with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Faldera Island
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	BrightPowder (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 580	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 19/24 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By breeding

None.

By tutoring

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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 50+	Purified moves
Shadow Break	File:Box xd 146.png	Morning Sun	Normal
Shadow Fire		Will-O-Wisp	Fire
Shadow Mist		Extrasensory	Psychic
Shadow Shed		Flamethrower	Fire

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 30% Friend Area: Legendary Island Phrases 51%-100% HP I represent the power of fire! My fire can never be extinguished! 26%-50% HP My health is down quite a bit, but I'll be fine! 1%-25% HP I'm run-down...Even my fire won't give me power... Level up There! I've leveled! My firepower has been boosted! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up There! I've leveled! My firepower has been boosted!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 2 Recruit rate: 30% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fire  ( Fire ) Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Does not evolve Moltres  Fire  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Moltres images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Moltres' sprites and artwork have depicted it with wings fully engulfed, or only partially engulfed in flames. As of Generation III, it is only shown with its wings partially engulfed.
  • On a similar note, its sprites and artwork show it with an orange body. In the anime, its body is colored cream.
• Moltres shares the same species name as Charmeleon, Charizard, Flareon, and Infernape. They are all known as Flame Pokémon.
• Moltres has the most location changes of any in-game legendary Pokémon, appearing in four different locations.
  • Moltres is the only member of its trio to change locations in the Generation I remakes. It is also the only one not to appear near its original location in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
  • In FireRed and LeafGreen, Moltres's nest in Victory Road is abandoned in favor of Mt. Ember. However, its original location in Victory Road is marked by a crater containing a Guard Spec.
• Moltres is the only one of the three legendary birds to not appear in the original opening of the English dub.
• Moltres is the only member of its trio that can't have super effective STAB against a Pokémon of its own type. Both Zapdos's Template:Type2 moves and Articuno's Template:Type2 moves are super effective against the Template:Type2.
• While the legendary birds are known as Kanto's native legendary trio, Moltres has only been available in Kanto itself during Generation I in Victory Road. In Generation III, it appears in the Sevii Islands on Mt. Ember, while in Generation IV it is roaming Sinnoh, and in Johto it is in Mt. Silver.
• Moltres has appeared in three out of four main regions in the series so far. The only region it never appeared in is the Hoenn region.

Origin

Like Ho-Oh, Moltres is based on the legend of the phoenix. However, Moltres is most likely based on either the phoenix of Persian legend, simurgh 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 swan or Bennu, because of the similar shape of the neck and body, as well as many other firebirds, such as the Three-legged bird.

Name origin

Moltres's name is a combination of the words molten and the Spanish word for three, tres, indicating that it is the third in the series of Kanto legendary birds. It may also be based on the word "molt" for the renewal aspect, possibly alluding to a phoenix's rebirth. Its Japanese name is simply Fire.

In other languages

• German: Lavados - From Lava.
• French: Sulfura - This comes from sulfur.
• Korean: 파이어 Paieo
• Chinese (Taiwan): 火焰鳥 Huǒ Yàn Niǎo - "Flaming Bird".

Related articles

• Legendary birds
• Moltres (The Power of One)

Notes

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See also: Mythical Pokémon

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