Moltres #0146
The data on this page are from The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet), the most recent appearance of Moltres. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | FireFlying |
| Abilities | Pressure - Ability 1 Pressure - Ability 2 Flame Body - Hidden |
| Classification | The Flame Pokémon |
| National ID | #0146 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 90 | 150—197 | |||
| Attack | 100 | 94—136 | 105—152 | 115—167 | |
| Defense | 90 | 85—127 | 95—142 | 104—156 | |
| Sp. Attack | 125 | 117—159 | 130—177 | 143—194 | |
| Sp. Defense | 85 | 81—123 | 90—137 | 99—150 | |
| Speed | 90 | 85—127 | 95—142 | 104—156 | |
| Total | 580 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Egg Cycles | 80 |
| Egg Steps | 20480 - Generations II, III, and VII 20400 - Generations IV 20560 - Generations V and VI 20400 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 10240 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | Unknown |
| Height | 0.2 m (0'8") |
| Weight | 6.0 kg (13.2 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 3 Sp. Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 290 |
| Catch Rate | 3 |
| Catch Chance | ~1.57% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Friendship | 35 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Moltres via level-up in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Gust | 40 | 100 | Flying | Spec. |
| 5 | Ember | 40 | 100 | Fire | Spec. |
| 10 | Safeguard | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 15 | Wing Attack | 60 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 20 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 25 | Ancient Power | 60 | 100 | Rock | Spec. |
| 30 | Incinerate | 60 | 100 | Fire | Spec. |
| 35 | Air Slash | 75 | 95 | Flying | Spec. |
| 40 | Roost | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| 45 | Heat Wave | 95 | 90 | Fire | Spec. |
| 50 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| 55 | Hurricane | 110 | 70 | Flying | Spec. |
| 60 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 65 | Overheat | 130 | 90 | Fire | Spec. |
| 70 | Sky Attack | 140 | 90 | Flying | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Moltres via TM in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM004 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM007 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM014 | Acrobatics | 55 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM024 | Fire Spin | 35 | 85 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM025 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM027 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM032 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM038 | Flame Charge | 50 | 100 | Fire | Phys. |
| TM040 | Air Cutter | 60 | 95 | Flying | Spec. |
| TM047 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM051 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM060 | U-turn | 70 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM065 | Air Slash | 75 | 95 | Flying | Spec. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM085 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM097 | Fly | 90 | 95 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM103 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM107 | Will-O-Wisp | — | 85 | Fire | Stat. |
| TM113 | Tailwind | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| TM118 | Heat Wave | 95 | 90 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM125 | Flamethrower | 90 | 100 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM141 | Fire Blast | 110 | 85 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM157 | Overheat | 130 | 90 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM160 | Hurricane | 110 | 70 | Flying | Spec. |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM164 | Brave Bird | 120 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM165 | Flare Blitz | 120 | 100 | Fire | Phys. |
| TM168 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM172 | Roar | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM193 | Weather Ball | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM195 | Burning Jealousy | 70 | 100 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM197 | Dual Wingbeat | 40 | 90 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM204 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM207 | Temper Flare | 75 | 100 | Fire | Phys. |
| TM215 | Scorching Sands | 70 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
TransferMoon
TransferUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
TransferShield
TransferThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
TransferShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration IX
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
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Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite