Moltres Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

90

Attack

100

Defense

90

Sp. Atk

125

Sp. Def

85

Speed

90

Total

580

Best counters to Moltres

• TyranitarHits for 4×
• DiancieHits for 4×
• Iron BoulderHits for 4×
• RegirockHits for 4×
• NihilegoHits for 4×
• Iron ThornsHits for 4×

Other Fire/Flying Pokémon

• Charizard
• Mega Charizard Y
• Ho-Oh
• Fletchinder
• Talonflame
• Oricorio

Frequently asked questions

What is Moltres weak to?

As a Fire/Flying type, Moltres takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Water and Electric moves.

What is Moltres resistant to?

Moltres resists Fighting, Steel, Fire, Fairy, Bug (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Moltres?

Strong type-based picks include Tyranitar, Diancie and Iron Boulder, which hit Moltres with super-effective attacks.