#146 Moltres	General	Location	Attacks	Stats	Egg Moves	5th Gen Dex	3rd Gen Dex
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Name	Jp. Name	No.	Gender Ratio	Type
Moltres	Fire ファイヤー	National: #146 Johto: #242	Moltres is Genderless
Ability: Pressure
Pressure: When this Pokémon is hit by a move, the opponent’s PP lowers by 2 rather than 1.
Classification	Height	Weight	Capture Rate	Base Egg Steps
Flame Pokémon	6'07"	132.3lbs	3	20,480
Experience Growth	Base Happiness	Effort Values Earned	Colour	Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,250,000 Points Slow	35	3 Sp. Attack Point(s)	Yellow	0

Damage Taken

*1

*0.5

*2

*2

*0.25

*1

*0.5

*1

*0

*1

*1

*0.25

*4

*1

*1

*1

*0.5

Wild Hold Item	Egg Groups
No Hold Item	Moltres cannot breed

Evolutionary Chain

Flavour Text
Diamond	One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
Pearl
Platinum
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.

Location (In-Depth Details)
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
Diamond	Transfer from GBA via Pal Park
Pearl	Transfer from GBA via Pal Park
Platinum	Roaming Sinnoh (post National Dex)	Details
HeartGold	Mt. Silver	Details
SoulSilver	Mt. Silver	Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Wing Attack			60	100	35	--
		The foe is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
—	Ember			40	100	25	10
		The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
8	Fire Spin			15	70	15	--
		The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for two to five turns.
15	Agility			--	--	30	--
		The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
22	Endure			--	--	10	--
		The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
29	Ancientpower			60	100	5	10
		The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
36	Flamethrower			95	100	15	10
		The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
43	Safeguard			--	--	25	--
		The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
50	Air Slash			75	95	20	30
		The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.
57	Roost			--	--	10	--
		The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
64	Heat Wave			100	90	10	10
		The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
71	Solarbeam			120	100	10	--
		A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
78	Sky Attack			140	90	5	30
		A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.
85	Sunny Day			--	--	5	--
		The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM05	Roar			--	100	20	--
		The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06	Toxic			--	85	10	--
		A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power			??	100	15	--
		A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day			--	--	5	--
		The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam			150	90	5	--
		The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17	Protect			--	--	10	--
		It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance			--	--	5	--
		The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM20	Safeguard			--	--	25	--
		The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
TM21	Frustration			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solarbeam			120	100	10	--
		A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM27	Return			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team			--	--	15	--
		By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower			95	100	15	10
		The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM37	Sandstorm			--	--	10	--
		A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM38	Fire Blast			120	85	5	10
		The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM40	Aerial Ace			60	--	20	--
		The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42	Facade			70	100	20	--
		An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power			70	100	20	30
		The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44	Rest			--	--	10	--
		The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM47	Steel Wing			70	90	25	10
		The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
TM50	Overheat			140	90	5	100
		The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
TM51	Roost			--	--	10	--
		The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM58	Endure			--	--	10	--
		The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61	Will-o-wisp			--	75	15	--
		The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM68	Giga Impact			150	90	5	--
		The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM82	Sleep Talk			--	--	10	--
		While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift			??	100	15	--
		The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger			--	90	15	--
		The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM88	Pluck			60	100	20	--
		The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.
TM89	U-turn			70	100	20	--
		After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90	Substitute			--	--	10	--
		The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM02	Fly			90	95	15	--
		The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
HM05 DPt	Defog			--	--	15	--
		It reduces the foe's evasion stat. It also removes spikes, light screens, etc.
HM06	Rock Smash			40	100	15	50
		The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Air Cutter			55	95	25	--
	The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Ominous Wind			60	100	5	10
	The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Snore			40	100	15	30
	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift			60	--	20	--
	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Ancientpower			60	100	5	10
	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Heat Wave			100	90	10	10
	The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Mud-slap			20	100	10	100
	The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Twister			40	100	20	20
	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Tailwind			--	--	30	--
	The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.
Sky Attack			140	90	5	30
	A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
Speed	Power	Skill	Stamina	Jump

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats		90	100	90	125	85	90
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 50	150 - 197	94 - 136	85 - 127	117 - 159	81 - 123	85 - 127
	Lv. 100	290 - 384	184 - 269	166 - 251	229 - 314	157 - 242	166 - 251
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 50	150 - 197	105 - 152	95 - 142	130 - 177	90 - 137	95 - 142
	Lv. 100	290 - 384	205 - 299	185 - 279	255 - 349	175 - 269	185 - 279
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 50	150 - 197	115 - 167	104 - 156	143 - 194	99 - 150	104 - 156
	Lv. 100	290 - 384	225 - 328	203 - 306	280 - 383	192 - 295	203 - 306

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