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Moltres in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Crown Tundra Pokédex #204 • Flame Pokémon

Moltres in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Sword

It’s one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow.

Shield

There are stories of this Pokémon using its radiant, flame-cloaked wings to light up paths for those lost in the mountains.

Pokémon details

Types

FireFlying

Category

Flame Pokémon

Height

2 m (6'07")

Weight

60 kg (132.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0146

Pokédex

Crown #204

Moltres in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Moltres, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Crown Tundra #204
EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
3
Base Exp.
290

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
Cannot breed

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

Moltres

Crown #204

No evolutions

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

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure70-

Final opponent; this special species can be kept only once per save, regardless of shiny status, Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure70-

Final opponent; this special species can be kept only once per save, regardless of shiny status, Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartGust

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

Flying4010035
StartLeer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
5Ember

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire4010025
10Safeguard

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

Normal--25
15Wing Attack

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

Flying6010035
20Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
25Ancient Power

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

Rock601005
30Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015
35Air Slash

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

Flying759515
40Roost

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

Flying--10
45Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010
50Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
55Hurricane

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Flying1107010
60Endure

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

Normal--10
65Burn Up

To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type.

Fire1301005
70Sky Attack

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying140905

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM06Fly

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

Flying909515
TM08Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM09Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM11Solar Beam

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
TM13Fire Spin

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

Fire358515
TM19Safeguard

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

Normal--25
TM21Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM30Steel Wing

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

Steel709025
TM32Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM33Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM34Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM38Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-8515
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM40Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
TM46Weather Ball

This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Normal5010010
TM56U-turn

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

Bug7010020
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM92Mystical Fire

The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Fire7510010
TM95Air Slash

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

Flying759515
TR02Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TR12Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
TR15Fire Blast

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

Fire110855
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR26Endure

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

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TR36Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010
TR43Overheat

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Fire130905
TR55Flare Blitz

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn.

Fire12010015
TR66Brave Bird

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Flying12010015
TR89Hurricane

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Flying1107010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Burning Jealousy

The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.

Fire701005
Dual Wingbeat

The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

Flying409010
Scorching Sands

The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Ground7010010

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying60-20
Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying609525
Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ghost--10
Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying--15
Detect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting--5
Double Team

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal12010015
Flame Charge

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fire5010020
Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal7010015
Laser Focus

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--30
Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--10
Mud-Slap

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ground2010010
Peck

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying3510035
Pluck

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying6010020
Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Psychic--20
Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting4010015
Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515
Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying--15
Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal908520
Toxic

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010
Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Dragon4010020
Whirlwind

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.

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

Flame Body(Hidden Ability)

Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

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