Moltres (Pokémon)

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Moltres ファイヤー Fire #146
Artwork from FR/LG
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 #237 Hoenn Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 6'7" Imperial 2 m Metric 6'7"/2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 132.3 lbs. Imperial 60 kg Metric 132.3 lbs./60 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 No eggs group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 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 Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. It's found in the Kanto Region at Victory Road as well as Sevii Islands' Mt. Ember. Moltres appeared in the movie The Power of One. In the games, Moltres once helped Blaine find his way down a huge mountain while he was lost.

Biology

Physiology

Moltres is a large yellow bird with wings tipped with flames. Moltres has crest and a tail made of flames as well. Moltres has a brown, medium-sized (compared to the other two Legendary Birds) beak and brown legs.

Gender differences

Moltres is a genderless species.

Special abilities

When it flaps its wings, it creates a brilliant flash of flames.

Habitat

Moltres appears to enjoy living near volcanoes. However, Moltres are very rare due to being a Legendary Pokémon.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Moltres made its first true appearance in The Power of One. Jirarudan wanted to capture the three Legendary Birds as well as Lugia.

Moltres also appeared in The Search for the Legend.

Other appearances

Super Smash Brothers Melee

When released from a Pokéball, Moltres will remain where it is released, flapping its wings. While it makes no visible attack, any opponent touching it will receive a sizable amount of damage.

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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
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 Trade Crystal None Trade
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 Pal Park Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None 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 Trozei!	Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Mt. Blaze Peak (3F)

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.

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

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is 200.

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Peck Fire Spin	Wing Attack Ember	Wing Attack Ember	Wing Attack Ember
8				Fire Spin
13		Fire Spin	Fire Spin
15				Agility
22				Endure
25		Agility	Agility
29				Ancientpower
36				Flamethrower
37		Endure	Endure
43				Safeguard
49		Flamethrower	Flamethrower
50				Air Slash
51	Leer
55	Agility
57				Roost
60	Sky Attack
61		Safeguard	Safeguard
64				Heat Wave
71				Solarbeam
73		Sky Attack	Heat Wave
78				Sky Attack
85			Sky Attack	Sunny Day

By TM/HM

Number	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02	Razor Wind
TM03		Curse
TM04	Whirlwind
TM05		Roar	Roar	Roar
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM08		Rock Smash
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM13		Snore
TM15	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM17		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18		Rain Dance	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM20	Rage	Endure	Safeguard	Safeguard
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM22				Solarbeam
TM27		Return	Return	Return
TM31	Mimic	Mud Slap
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect		Reflect	Reflect
TM34	Bide	Swagger
TM35		Sleep Talk	Flamethrower	Flamethrower
TM37		Sandstorm	Sandstorm	Sandstorm
TM38	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast
TM39	Swift	Swift
TM40			Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43	Sky Attack	Detect	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM47		Steel Wing	Steel Wing	Steel Wing
TM50	Substitute		Overheat	Overheat
TM51				Roost
TM58				Endure
TM61				Will-O-Wisp
TM68				Giga Impact
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM87				Swagger
TM88				Pluck
TM89				U-turn
TM90				Substitute
HM02	Fly	Fly	Fly	Fly
HM05				Defog
HM06			Rock Smash	Rock Smash

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Moltres knows Shadow Break, Shadow Fire, Shadow Mist and Shadow Shed as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Morning Sun, Will-O-Wisp and Extrasensory after being purified.

Trivia

Origin

Like Ho-Oh, Moltres is based on the legend of the phoenix. However, Moltres is based on the phoenix of Arabic legend. 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.

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. Its Japanese name is simply Fire.

In other languages

• German: Lavados
• French: Sulfura - This comes from sulfur.
• Korean: 파이어 Paieo

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Elegant Hellfire, the fanlisting for Moltres at The Anime Fanlistings Network

Legendary Pokémon

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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