Galarian Moltres is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, with a base stat total of 580 and no standard evolutions.

Galarian Moltres

Galarian Moltres

dark type flying type

Abilities

Berserk

Boosts the Pokémon’s Sp. Atk stat when it takes a hit that causes its HP to become half or less.

Base Stats

Total: 580
EV Yield: 3 Sp. Def
HP: 90
Attack: 85
Defense: 90
Sp. Atk: 100
Sp. Def: 125
Speed: 90

Galarian Moltres's Weaknesses and Resistances

Immune To

Evolution Chain

Galarian Moltres does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

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Forms

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Galarian Moltres Playthrough, Competitive, and Nuzlocke Usage

Using Galarian Moltres in a Playthrough

Kantonian Moltres is a powerful Fire/Flying special attacker with strong Fire STAB, useful resistances, and good overall stats, but its quadruple Rock weakness and late Kanto availability reduce practical story value. Later generations improve its defensive utility through Flame Body and recovery options, while strong Fire and Flying attacks let it threaten many neutral targets. Galarian Moltres becomes Dark/Flying and emphasizes special bulk and setup, with Berserk increasing Special Attack after its HP drops below half. Both are strong individual Pokemon whose main-story contribution is limited mostly by when and where they become obtainable.

Galarian Moltres in Competitive Pokémon

Kantonian Moltres has filled both offensive and defensive competitive roles, using strong Fire/Flying attacks, Roost, and Flame Body to punish contact while maintaining pressure. Stealth Rock is a severe structural weakness because standard Moltres loses half its health when switching into a full layer without mitigation. Galarian Moltres trades this weakness profile for Dark/Flying and has become a bulky setup attacker using Nasty Plot, Agility or other boosting strategies alongside Berserk, which rewards surviving below half health. Its substantial special bulk often gives it opportunities to set up that more fragile sweepers would not receive.

Galarian Moltres in Nuzlockes

Kantonian Moltres can overwhelm many late opponents if legendaries are allowed, but it is usually obtained so late that most of the run has already been decided. The quadruple Rock weakness and only moderate physical bulk create avoidable but serious risks. Galarian Moltres is particularly safe against special attackers because of its bulk and useful immunities, though its weaknesses still need planning. As with Articuno and Zapdos, many Nuzlocke rulesets exclude the species before battle quality even becomes relevant.

Learnsets

55 moves · Scarlet Violet

Level Up

1 Gust flying type 40 100 special move
1 Leer normal type --- 100 status move
5 Payback dark type 50 100 physical move
10 Safeguard normal type --- --- status move
15 Wing Attack flying type 60 100 physical move
20 Agility psychic type --- --- status move
25 Ancient Power rock type 60 100 special move
30 Sucker Punch dark type 70 100 physical move
35 Air Slash flying type 75 95 special move
40 After You normal type --- --- status move
45 Fiery Wrath dark type 90 100 special move
50 Nasty Plot dark type --- --- status move
55 Hurricane flying type 110 70 special move
60 Endure normal type --- --- status move
65 Memento dark type --- 100 status move
70 Sky Attack flying type 140 90 physical move

Machine

- Fly flying type 90 95 physical move
- Take Down normal type 90 85 physical move
- Hyper Beam normal type 150 90 special move
- Agility psychic type --- --- status move
- Swift normal type 60 --- special move
- Rest psychic type --- --- status move
- Substitute normal type --- --- status move
- Thief dark type 60 100 physical move
- Spite ghost type --- 100 status move
- Protect normal type --- --- status move
- Scary Face normal type --- 100 status move
- Sandstorm rock type --- --- status move
- Endure normal type --- --- status move
- Sleep Talk normal type --- --- status move
- Pain Split normal type --- --- status move
- Rain Dance water type --- --- status move
- Sunny Day fire type --- --- status move
- Shadow Ball ghost type 80 100 special move
- Facade normal type 70 100 physical move
- Taunt dark type --- 100 status move
- Helping Hand normal type --- --- status move
- Imprison psychic type --- --- status move
- Hyper Voice normal type 90 100 special move
- Aerial Ace flying type 60 --- physical move
- Tailwind flying type --- --- status move
- U-turn bug type 70 100 physical move
- Dark Pulse dark type 80 100 special move
- Air Slash flying type 75 95 special move
- Brave Bird flying type 120 100 physical move
- Giga Impact normal type 150 90 physical move
- Nasty Plot dark type --- --- status move
- Foul Play dark type 95 100 physical move
- Hex ghost type 65 100 special move
- Acrobatics flying type 55 100 physical move
- Hurricane flying type 110 70 special move
- Snarl dark type 55 95 special move
- Lash Out dark type 75 100 physical move
- Dual Wingbeat flying type 40 90 physical move
- Tera Blast normal type 80 100 special move

Pokédex Entries

17 entries
Red / Blue

Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.

Yellow

A legendary bird POKéMON. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.

Gold

This legendary POKéMON scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.

Silver

This legendary bird POKéMON is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.

Crystal

Legendary bird POKéMON. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring.

Ruby / 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.

Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / Black / White / Black 2 / White 2 / Y

One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.

Heartgold

This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.

Soulsilver

This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.

X

It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.

Omega Ruby / Alpha 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.

Lets Go Pikachu / Lets Go Eevee

A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.

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.

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Galarian Moltres Biology and Behavior

Galarian Moltres surrounds itself with a dark magenta aura that resembles flame but is only mildly warm physically. The energy exerts a powerful psychological effect, leaving victims exhausted and damaging their spirit rather than simply burning flesh. It is portrayed as calm, haughty, and migratory, maintaining a controlled demeanor despite the oppressive effect of its aura.

Galarian Moltres Biological Data

National Pokédex
#146
Species
Flame Pokémon
Height
6' 7" (2.0 m)
Weight
145.5 lbs (66.0 kg)
Habitat
Rare
Color
Yellow
Body Style
Wings
Gender
Genderless

Misc

Catch Rate: 3

Base Experience: 290 Exp

Hatch Counter: 80

Galarian Moltres Size Comparison: BETA

Galarian Moltres is listed at 6' 7" (2.0 m) and shown in an in-chart visual comparison.

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