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Moltres

Moltres

#242 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Flame Pokémon

Moltres

#242 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Flame Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

90

290

384

Attack

100

184

328

Defense

90

166

306

Sp. Atk

125

229

383

Sp. Def

85

157

295

Speed

90

166

306

Total

580

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Zapdos

Dratini

Moltres normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Moltres sprite

Shiny

Moltres

Flame Pokémon

#242
FireFlying

Height

2 m (6'07")

Weight

60 kg (132.3 lbs)

Abilities

Pressure

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Moltres takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Rock

Water

Electric

Resists

Ground

Grass

0.25×

Bug

0.25×

Fire

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #242
EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
3
Base Exp.
261

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
80 (20,480 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Moltres

Moltres

#242

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (top)

Static encounter, only one chance50100%

-

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (top)

Static encounter, only one chance50100%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartWing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

The foe is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

StartEmberFireSpecial4010025

The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.

8Fire SpinFireSpecial157015

The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for two to five turns.

15AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

22EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

29Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

36FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.

43SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

50Air SlashFlyingSpecial759520

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

57RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

64Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.

71Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

78Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.

85Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

TM50OverheatFireSpecial140905

The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM51RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus-7515

The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM88PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Air CutterFlyingSpecial559525

The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

#241

Zapdos

#246

Dratini

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