#0146Kanto · Generation 1Legendary

Moltres

ファイヤーFireFlame Pokémon

FireFlying

There are stories of this Pokémon using its radiant, flame-cloaked wings to light up paths for those lost in the mountains. Pokédex, Shield

Height: 2 m
Weight: 60 kg
Habitat: Rare
Abilities: Pressure, Flame Body (hidden)

20Anime episodes

19Games found in

15Japanese cards

1998Anime debut

物語The Story

What the Pokédex says

Shield
There are stories of this Pokémon using its radiant, flame-cloaked wings to light up paths for those lost in the mountains.
Sword
It’s one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow.
Let’s Go, Eevee!
A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.
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.

8 more entries from older games

Y
One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
X
It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
SoulSilver
This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
HeartGold
This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
FireRed
One of the legendary bird Pokémon. Those seeing it are overwhelmed by its orange wings that seem to be on fire.
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.
Crystal
Legendary bird Pokémon. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring.
Blue
Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.

進化Evolution

The Moltres line

Moltres#0146

Does not evolve.

生息地Where to find it

Found in 19 games

Regions: Kanto · Orre · Sinnoh · Johto · Kalos · Alola · Galar

Red (Japan)Kanto1 location

Location	How	Level
Victory Road	Static encounter	50

Green (Japan)Kanto1 location

Location	How	Level
Victory Road	Static encounter	50

RedKanto1 location

Location	How	Level
Victory Road	Static encounter	50

BlueKanto1 location

Location	How	Level
Victory Road	Static encounter	50

YellowKanto1 location

Location	How	Level
Victory Road	Static encounter	50

XDOrre1 location

Location	How	Level
Citadark Isle	Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.	50

FireRedKanto1 location

Location	How	Level
Mt. Ember	Static encounter	50

LeafGreenKanto1 location

Location	How	Level
Mt. Ember	Static encounter	50

PlatinumSinnoh1 location

Location	How	Level
Roaming Sinnoh	On any overworld patch of grass, On any overworld water tile	60

HeartGoldJohto1 location

Location	How	Level
Mt. Silver	Static encounter	50

SoulSilverJohto1 location

Location	How	Level
Mt. Silver	Static encounter	50

XKalos2 locations

Location	How	Level
Kalos (Roaming)	Static encounter	70
Sea Spirit’s Den	Static encounter	70

YKalos2 locations

Location	How	Level
Kalos (Roaming)	Static encounter	70
Sea Spirit’s Den	Static encounter	70

Ultra SunAlola2 locations

Location	How	Level
Ultra Space	Static encounter	60
Ultra Space Wilds	Static encounter	60

Ultra MoonAlola2 locations

Location	How	Level
Ultra Space	Static encounter	60
Ultra Space Wilds	Static encounter	60

Let’s Go, Pikachu!Kanto25 locations

Location	How	Level
Route 1	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 2 · Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City), Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 3	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 4	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 6	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 7	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 8	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 9	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 10	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 11	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 12	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 13	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 14	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 15	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 16	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 17	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 18	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 22	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 23	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 24	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 25	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Sea Route 19	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Sea Route 20	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Sea Route 21	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Victory Road	Static encounter	50

Let’s Go, Eevee!Kanto25 locations

Location	How	Level
Route 1	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 2 · Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City), Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 3	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 4	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 6	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 7	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 8	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 9	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 10	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 11	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 12	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 13	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 14	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 15	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 16	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 17	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 18	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 22	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 23	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 24	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Route 25	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Sea Route 19	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Sea Route 20	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Sea Route 21	Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo	3-56
Victory Road	Static encounter	50

Sword: The Crown TundraGalar1 location

Location	How	Level
Max Lair	Capture during a Dynamax Adventure.	70

Shield: The Crown TundraGalar1 location

Location	How	Level
Max Lair	Capture during a Dynamax Adventure.	70

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

アニメIn the anime

20 episodes on record

First appearanceAll Fired Up!EP074 · Original series · first aired in Japan December 10, 1998

Major appearances 9

Original series

EP074All Fired Up!ファイヤー！ポケモンリーグかいかいしき！1998
EP080Friends to the Endポケモンリーグ！さいごのたたかい！1999

XY

XY086A Legendary Photo Op!シャッターチャンスはファイヤー！伝説を撮れ！！2015

Journeys

JN068Advice to Goh!ゴウにライバル！？ミュウへの道！！2021

Horizons

HZ022Charge! Galar Mine!激突！ガラルこうざん2023
HZ023Fiery Galarian Moltresもえあがるガラルファイヤー2023
HZ125Battle for the Six Heroes!六英雄を取り戻せ！2026

Movie

M02The Power of One幻のポケモン　ルギア爆誕1999

Side story

HS18The Search for the Legend天駆ける伝説　ヒロシとファイヤー！2004

Minor appearances · 11 episodes

Original series

EP157The Fortune Huntersポケモンうらない！？だいらんせん！2000
EP229An EGG-sighting Adventure!めいたんていジュンサー！きえたタマゴのなぞ！！2001

XY

XY110An Electrifying Rage!サンダーとオンバーン！怒りの雷撃！！2016

Journeys

JN053Healing the Healer!伝説ゲット！？水の守護神スイクンを探せ！！2021
JN136This Could be the Start of Something Big!サトシとゴウ！あらたなる旅立ち！！2022

Horizons

HZ075The Wonders of the World!託された未来、この世界の輝き2024

Movie

M08Lucario and the Mystery of Mewミュウと波導の勇者　ルカリオ2005
M10The Rise of DarkraiディアルガVSパルキアVSダークライ2007
M12Arceus and the Jewel of Lifeアルセウス　超克の時空へ2009
M13Zoroark: Master of Illusions幻影の覇者　ゾロアーク2010
M20I Choose You!キミにきめた！2017

カードJapanese cards

15 cards across 11 sets

Pull one yourself: Inferno X box, $117.00 · Pokémon Card 151 box, $224.00 · VSTAR Universe box, $142.00

Inferno X

インフェルノX

20251 card

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#014U

Moltres

$0.06

Pokémon Card 151

ポケモンカード151

20231 card

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#146R

Moltres

$0.19

VSTAR Universe

VSTARユニバース

20223 cards

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#018—

Moltres

$0.16

#079—

Galarian Moltres

$0.16

#190UR

Galarian Moltres

$0.16

Star Birth

スターバース

20221 card

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#018R

Moltres

$0.28

TAG TEAM GX All Stars

TAG TEAM GX タッグオールスターズ

20192 cards

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#102RRJP ONLY

Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno GX

$31.17

#226URJP ONLY

Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno GX

#226 · Hyper / Secret Rare

TOKYO LEGENDS

Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno GX

$182.03

Rulers of the Heavens

伝説の飛翔

20041 card

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#024R

Moltres ex

—

Mysterious Mountains

神秘なる山

20022 cards

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#018R

Moltres

#018 · Rare

TOKYO LEGENDS

Moltres

—

#019R

Moltres

#019 · Rare

TOKYO LEGENDS

Moltres

—

Pokémon Web

ポケモンカード★web

20011 card

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#042RJP ONLY

Moltres

#043 · Rare

TOKYO LEGENDS

Moltres

—

Gym Booster 2: Challenge from the Darkness

闇からの挑戦

19991 card

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#035RJP ONLY

Blaine's Moltres

#035 · Rare

TOKYO LEGENDS

Blaine's Moltres

—

Gym Booster 1: Leaders' Stadium

リーダーズスタジアム

19981 card

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#020R

Rocket's Moltres

#020 · Rare

TOKYO LEGENDS

Rocket's Moltres

—

Fossil

化石の秘密

19971 card

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#009R

Moltres

#009 · Rare

TOKYO LEGENDS

Moltres

—

Species data from the games via PokéAPI; anime appearances indexed from Bulbapedia. Artwork © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK. Not affiliated with Nintendo / The Pokémon Company.

What the Pokédex says

The Moltres line

Found in 19 games

20 episodes on record

Major appearances 9

Original series

XY

Journeys

Horizons

Movie

Side story

Original series

XY

Journeys

Horizons

Movie

15 cards across 11 sets

Inferno X

Pokémon Card 151

VSTAR Universe

Star Birth

TAG TEAM GX All Stars

Rulers of the Heavens

Mysterious Mountains

Pokémon Web

Gym Booster 2: Challenge from the Darkness

Gym Booster 1: Leaders' Stadium

Fossil

Product