#146 Moltres
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Pokémon Game Picture National No. Hoenn No. English name Japanese Name
Ruby/Sapphire
146 301 Moltres ファイヤー
Fire
FireRed/LeafGreen
Ability: Pressure
The Opponent's Moves against Moltres use 2 PP instead of 1
Emerald
Gender Ratio
Male: 0 % Female: 0 %
Classification Type 1 Type 2 Height Weight
Flame Pokémon
6'07" 132.3 lbs
Evolution Chain

Wild Hold Item Dex Category Colour Category Footprint
None Yellow

Damage Taken
*1 *0.5 *2 *2 *0.25 *1 *0.5 *1 *0 *1 *1 *0.25 *4 *1 *1 *1 *0.5
Flavor Text
Ruby MOLTRES is a legendary bird POKéMON that has the ability to control fire. If this POKéMON is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
Sapphire MOLTRES is a legendary bird POKéMON that has the ability to control fire. If this POKéMON is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
Emerald MOLTRES is a legendary bird POKéMON that can control fire. If injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
FireRed One of the legendary bird POKéMON. Those seeing it are overwhelmed by its orange wings that seem to be on fire.
LeafGreen It is said to be the legendary bird POKéMON of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.

Location
Game Location
Ruby Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
Sapphire Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
Emerald Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
FireRed Mt. Ember Peak
LeafGreen Mt. Ember Peak
Colosseum Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
XD Snagged from Cipher Boss Greevil in Citadark Isle

Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/Colosseum/XD Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Wing Attack
6010035--
Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
Ember
401002510
A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
13Fire Spin
157015100
Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 2 to 5 turns.
25Agility
----30--
Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.
37Endure
----10--
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
49Flamethrower
951001510
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
61Safeguard
----25--
A mystical force prevents all status problems.
73Heat Wave
100901010
Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn.
85Sky Attack
14090530
Searches out weak spots, then strikes the next turn.

Fire Red/Leaf Green Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Wing Attack
6010035--
Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
Ember
401002510
A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
13Fire Spin
157015100
Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 2 to 5 turns.
25Agility
----30--
Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.
37Endure
----10--
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
49Flamethrower
951001510
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
61Safeguard
----25--
A mystical force prevents all status problems.
73Heat Wave
100901010
Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn.
85Sky Attack
14090530
Searches out weak spots, then strikes the next turn.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
TM05Roar
--10020--
Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
TM06Toxic
--8510100
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10Hidden Power
??10015--
The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11Sunny Day
----5--
Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM15Hyper Beam
150905--
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17Protect
----10--
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18Rain Dance
----5--
Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM20Safeguard
----25--
A mystical force prevents all status problems.
TM21Frustration
??10020--
An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM27Return
??10020--
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM32Double Team
----15--
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM35Flamethrower
951001510
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
TM37Sandstorm
----10--
Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM38Fire Blast
12085510
A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn.
TM40Aerial Ace
60--20--
An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42Facade
7010020--
Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
701002030
An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44Rest
----10--
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM47Steel Wing
70902510
Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
TM50Overheat
140905100
Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.
HM02Fly
709515--
Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
HM06Rock Smash
201001550
A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Fire Red/Leaf Green/Emerald Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Double-edge
12010015--
A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Mimic
--10010--
Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Substitute
----10--
Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.

Emerald Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Snore
401001530
A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Endure
----10--
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Mud-slap
2010010100
Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Swagger
--9015100
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Sleep Talk
----10--
Uses an own move randomly while asleep.
Swift
60--20--
Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.

Special Attacks
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Morning Sun
----5--
Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.After Purifying in XD
Will-o-wisp
--7515--
Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.After Purifying in XD
Extrasensory
801003010
Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching.After Purifying in XD

Egg Steps to Hatch Effort Points from Battling it Catch Rate
20,480 Steps Special Attack: 3 Points 3

Egg Groups
Lists Of GroupsGroup Names
Cannot Breed

Stats
 HPAttackDefenseSp. AttackSp. DefenseSpeed
Base Stats90100901258590
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
384269 251314242251
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
384299279349269279
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
384328306383295306