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Moltres
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,964 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Moltres
Moltres is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,964 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Moltres has base stats of 251 Attack, 181 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 639.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 251, Moltres is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Moltres is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Sunny weather, Moltres receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Moltres is 20km per candy.
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin STAB | Fire | 14 | +10 | 12.7 | - | - | - |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Blast STAB | Fire | 140 | -80 | - | 140 | -80 |
| Heat Wave | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overheat | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ancient Power | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sky Attack ELITE STAB | Flying | 80 | -50 | - | 80 | -45 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Moltres takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Moltres takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Moltres
Top Pokémon to use when battling 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 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 5 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 6 |
Kyogre
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 7 |
Inteleon
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 8 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 9 |
Vikavolt
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 10 |
Zapdos
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
🏆 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 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 1,497 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 1,491 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 1,494 |
| 6 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 1,496 |
| 7 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 1,493 |
| 9 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 1,496 |
| 10 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 1,498 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 27 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 27 | 2,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 27 | 2,496 |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 27 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 27 | 2,497 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 27 | 2,492 |
| 7 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 27 | 2,498 |
| 8 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 2,496 |
| 9 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 27 | 2,493 |
| 10 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 27 | 2,499 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 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) | 2,970 | 1,485 | 1,980 | 2,475 | 3,465 | 3,929 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,963 | 1,481 | 1,975 | 2,469 | 3,457 | 3,920 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,963 | 1,481 | 1,975 | 2,469 | 3,456 | 3,919 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,945 | 1,472 | 1,963 | 2,454 | 3,435 | 3,895 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,942 | 1,471 | 1,961 | 2,451 | 3,432 | 3,891 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,919 | 1,459 | 1,946 | 2,433 | 3,406 | 3,862 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,894 | 1,447 | 1,929 | 2,412 | 3,377 | 3,828 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,914 | 1,457 | 1,943 | 2,428 | 3,400 | 3,855 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,844 | 1,422 | 1,896 | 2,370 | 3,318 | 3,762 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,601 | 1,300 | 1,733 | 2,167 | 3,034 | 3,440 |
📋 Moltres Forms
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Moltres with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,929 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,465 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,896 - 1,980 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,370 - 2,475 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,896 - 1,980 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,422 - 1,485 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Moltres with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 26 | 3,465 |
| 2 | 3,465 | 27 | 3,465 |
| 3 | 3,465 | 28 | 3,465 |
| 4 | 3,465 | 29 | 3,465 |
| 5 | 467 | 30 | 2,970 |
| 6 | 3,465 | 31 | 3,465 |
| 7 | 3,465 | 32 | 3,465 |
| 8 | 3,465 | 33 | 3,465 |
| 9 | 3,465 | 34 | 3,465 |
| 10 | 990 | 35 | 3,218 |
| 11 | 3,465 | 36 | 3,465 |
| 12 | 3,465 | 37 | 3,465 |
| 13 | 3,465 | 38 | 3,465 |
| 14 | 3,465 | 39 | 3,465 |
| 15 | 1,485 | 40 | 3,465 |
| 16 | 3,465 | 41 | 3,465 |
| 17 | 3,465 | 42 | 3,465 |
| 18 | 3,465 | 43 | 3,465 |
| 19 | 3,465 | 44 | 3,465 |
| 20 | 1,980 | 45 | 3,706 |
| 21 | 3,465 | 46 | 3,465 |
| 22 | 3,465 | 47 | 3,465 |
| 23 | 3,465 | 48 | 3,465 |
| 24 | 3,465 | 49 | 3,465 |
| 25 | 2,475 | 50 | 3,929 |
📖 Complete Moltres Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Moltres (#146) is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,964 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Moltres is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Moltres in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, 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.
📊 Moltres Stats Analysis
Moltres's Attack stat is 251 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Moltres an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 181 Defense (Excellent) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 639. This gives Moltres reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Moltres's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Moltres Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Moltres depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Fire Spin (Fast) with Fire Blast (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. Moltres has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Moltres has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Moltres PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, 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 Fire/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Grass, Bug, Ground-type threats while being weak to Rock, Water, Electric types.
Master League
With 3,929 CP at Level 50, Moltres is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
💪 Moltres Raid Guide & Counters
Moltres appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Rock, Water, Electric-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Moltres at Level 20 (1,896 - 1,980 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,370 - 2,475 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,980 CP.
🎯 How to Get Moltres in Pokémon GO
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 Moltres
Shadow Moltres is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Moltres's effective Attack becomes ~301. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Moltres in Pokémon GO
Shiny 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
Moltres gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,370 - 2,475 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 Moltres
Q: What is Moltres's max CP?
A: 3,929 CP at Level 50, or 3,465 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Moltres good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Moltres be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Moltres is available.
Q: What is Moltres weak to?
A: Rock, Water, Electric-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Fire Spin + Fire Blast for optimal DPS.
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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.