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Galarian Moltres
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,623 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Galarian Moltres
Galarian Moltres is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,623 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Galarian Moltres has base stats of 202 Attack, 231 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 640.
With a strong Defense stat of 231, Galarian Moltres is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Galarian Moltres is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Fog weather, Galarian Moltres receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Galarian Moltres is 20km per candy.
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Punch | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 8 | +9 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payback | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ancient Power | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brave Bird STAB | Flying | 130 | -55 | - | 130 | -55 |
| Fly | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Galarian Moltres takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Galarian Moltres takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Galarian Moltres
Top Pokémon to use when battling Galarian Moltres in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Xurkitree
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
Rampardos
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 3 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 4 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 6 |
Tapu Lele
| Psychic Fairy | 259 | 208 | 172 | 3,998 |
| 7 |
Vikavolt
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 8 |
Baxcalibur
| Dragon Ice | 254 | 168 | 229 | 4,061 |
| 9 |
Zapdos
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
| 10 |
Kleavor
| Bug Rock | 253 | 174 | 172 | 3,600 |
🏆 Galarian Moltres PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 1,496 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 1,497 |
| 9 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 1,497 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 30 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 30 | 2,499 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 30 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 30 | 2,496 |
| 5 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 30 | 2,494 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 30 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 30 | 2,492 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 2,498 |
| 9 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 30 | 2,499 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 30 | 2,495 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Galarian Moltres IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,715 | 1,357 | 1,809 | 2,262 | 3,167 | 3,591 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,708 | 1,354 | 1,805 | 2,257 | 3,160 | 3,583 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,709 | 1,354 | 1,806 | 2,257 | 3,160 | 3,583 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,690 | 1,345 | 1,793 | 2,242 | 3,139 | 3,559 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,691 | 1,345 | 1,794 | 2,242 | 3,140 | 3,560 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,666 | 1,333 | 1,777 | 2,222 | 3,111 | 3,527 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,643 | 1,321 | 1,761 | 2,202 | 3,083 | 3,495 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,652 | 1,326 | 1,768 | 2,210 | 3,094 | 3,508 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,595 | 1,297 | 1,730 | 2,162 | 3,028 | 3,433 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,364 | 1,182 | 1,576 | 1,970 | 2,758 | 3,128 |
📋 Galarian Moltres Forms
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Galarian Moltres with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,591 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,167 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,730 - 1,809 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,162 - 2,262 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,730 - 1,809 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,297 - 1,357 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Galarian Moltres with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 26 | 3,167 |
| 2 | 3,167 | 27 | 3,167 |
| 3 | 3,167 | 28 | 3,167 |
| 4 | 3,167 | 29 | 3,167 |
| 5 | 427 | 30 | 2,715 |
| 6 | 3,167 | 31 | 3,167 |
| 7 | 3,167 | 32 | 3,167 |
| 8 | 3,167 | 33 | 3,167 |
| 9 | 3,167 | 34 | 3,167 |
| 10 | 905 | 35 | 2,941 |
| 11 | 3,167 | 36 | 3,167 |
| 12 | 3,167 | 37 | 3,167 |
| 13 | 3,167 | 38 | 3,167 |
| 14 | 3,167 | 39 | 3,167 |
| 15 | 1,357 | 40 | 3,167 |
| 16 | 3,167 | 41 | 3,167 |
| 17 | 3,167 | 42 | 3,167 |
| 18 | 3,167 | 43 | 3,167 |
| 19 | 3,167 | 44 | 3,167 |
| 20 | 1,809 | 45 | 3,387 |
| 21 | 3,167 | 46 | 3,167 |
| 22 | 3,167 | 47 | 3,167 |
| 23 | 3,167 | 48 | 3,167 |
| 24 | 3,167 | 49 | 3,167 |
| 25 | 2,262 | 50 | 3,591 |
📖 Complete Galarian Moltres Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Galarian Moltres (#146) is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,623 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Galarian Moltres is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Galarian Moltres in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Galarian Moltres is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.
📊 Galarian Moltres Stats Analysis
Galarian Moltres's Attack stat is 202 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Galarian Moltres a strong damage dealer.
With 231 Defense (Elite) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 640. This excellent bulk makes Galarian Moltres very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Dark-type Pokémon, Galarian Moltres's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Galarian Moltres Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Galarian Moltres depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Sucker Punch (Fast) with Payback (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Galarian Moltres has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Galarian Moltres PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Galarian Moltres can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Dark/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Ground, Ghost-type threats while being weak to Fairy, Electric, Ice types.
Master League
With 3,591 CP at Level 50, Galarian Moltres is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
💪 Galarian Moltres Raid Guide & Counters
Galarian Moltres appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Fairy, Electric, Ice-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Galarian Moltres at Level 20 (1,730 - 1,809 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,162 - 2,262 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,809 CP.
🎯 How to Get Galarian Moltres in Pokémon GO
Galarian Moltres is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.
😈 Shadow Galarian Moltres
Shadow Galarian Moltres is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Galarian Moltres's effective Attack becomes ~242. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Galarian Moltres in Pokémon GO
Shiny Galarian Moltres is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20 (boosted rate in raids). Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Galarian Moltres gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,162 - 2,262 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Requires Special Trade (1/day).
- Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.
❓ FAQ About Galarian Moltres
Q: What is Galarian Moltres's max CP?
A: 3,591 CP at Level 50, or 3,167 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Galarian Moltres good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Galarian Moltres be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Galarian Moltres is available.
Q: What is Galarian Moltres weak to?
A: Fairy, Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Sucker Punch + Payback for optimal DPS.
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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.