In English, the category "Flame Pokémon" is shared by Charmeleon, Charizard, Flareon, Kantonian Moltres, and Infernape. In The Power of One, Lawrence III sought a Moltres, the other two Legendary birds, and their master Lugia for his own personal collection. The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user's stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

Moltres • Munchlax • Onix • Oshawott • Palkia • Piplup • Porygon2 • Pyukumuku • Raikou • Scizor • Snivy In Galar, Moltres has a dual-type Dark/ Flying regional form that was introduced in The Crown Tundra expansion of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. Neither Kantonian Moltres nor Galarian Moltres are known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon. Galarian Moltres debuted in HZ022. Liko, Roy, Captain Pikachu, Zirc, and Onia encountered and battled it in the Galar Mine, but were forced to run away due to its immense power. It is holding an ancient Poké Ball and is one of the Six Heroes.In Generations I, III, and VII, a Trainer at the Cinnabar Gym mentions that Blaine became a Fire-type expert after seeing a Moltres. As suggested by the Pokédex entries, the three legendary birds appear to be embodiments of seasons, Moltres represents spring, while Articuno and Zapdos represent winter and summer, respectively. Autumn is however unrepresented.

Moltres and the other two Legendary birds had Australian beetle species named after them: Binburrum articuno, Binburrum zapdos, and Binburrum moltres. The three species were first described in 2020, and were collectively named after the Legendary birds to reflect their rarity. [2] [3] 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.

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This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold. The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 1×.

A Moltres appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in The Fortune Hunters. James also dressed up as one. While Chilling Reign doesn't necessarily have as high value pulls as, say, Shining Fates, I think this is one of the most impressive expansions in a long time in terms of art direction. Even the simply okay cards, like Galarian Articuno V, look fantastic, while standouts like Shadow Rider Calyrex V and Galarian Moltres V are some of the most beautiful cards ever printed. Collectors are going to love this set, so make sure you find the cards you want while you can. Moltres is one of several Pokémon that have Region Forms. If caught in Galar, it will have its Galarian Form One of the legendary bird Pokémon. Those who see it are overwhelmed by its orange wings that seem to be on fire.

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In Advice to Goh!, Ash, Gary, and Goh encountered a Moltres whilst searching for Ash's Infernape. They battled against it until it flew off, leaving behind a burning feather. Moltres seems to be based on the legends of firebirds such as the phoenix, the Slavic firebird, or the Bennu. It may also be based on the Vermilion Bird of the Chinese Four Symbols, which represents the element of fire and the direction of south. In addition, it may be based on a heron because of their similarities in body shape.

Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Moltres Torchic • Unown • Venusaur • Victini • Vulpix • Weavile • Weezing • Wobbuffet • Xerneas • Zapdos • Zoroark The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. This Pokémon's sinister, flame-like aura will consume the spirit of any creature it hits. Victims become burned-out shadows of themselves. It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.In The Search for the Legend, Butch and Cassidy attempted to capture a weakened Moltres at One Island, but they were unsuccessful. After recovering its strength, it was about to battle Silver, who had dreamed of battling it since his youth, but the battle was interrupted by Mt. Ember's eruption. To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type. The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns.