The legendary birds, Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno, have been around in Pokémon GO for years. These are powerful fighters for players to take into gym or raid battles, but they are best utilized when players know which moves to equip them.
Best moves for Moltres in Pokémon GO
Moltres is a Fire and Flying-type Pokémon. This means that most of the Pokémon's best moves will also be Fire or Flying-type. There is a long list of available moves for Moltres, but only a few stand above the rest as truly powerful. It is important to note that Sky Attack, one of Moltres' most powerful Charged Attacks, can only be obtained, at the time of writing, by using an Elite TM.
Note: Moves with an asterisk (*) benefit from Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB) and will deal increased damage.
Moltres' best offensive moves
| Charged/Quick | Move Name | Move Type | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | Fire Spin* | Fire | 14 | 9.1 | 15.3 |
| Charged | Sky Attack* | Flying | 80 | -25 | 48 |
Moltres' best defensive moves
| Charged/Quick | Move Name | Move Type | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | Fire Spin* | Fire | 14 | 9.1 | 15.3 |
| Charged | Sky Attack* | Flying | 80 | -25 | 48 |
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All possible Moltres moves in Pokémon GO
Quick Attacks
| Move Name | Move Type | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin* | Fire | 14 | 9.1 | 15.3 |
| Wing Attack* | Flying | 8 | 11.3 | 12 |
Charged Attacks
| Move Name | Move Type | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 70 | -9.4 | 20 |
| Heat Wave* | Fire | 95 | -33.3 | 38 |
| Sky Attack* (Legacy Move - Elite TM Only) | Flying | 80 | -25 | 48 |
| Overheat* | Fire | 160 | -25 | 48 |
| Fire Blast* | Fire | 140 | -23.8 | 40 |
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Best Moveset for Moltres in Pokémon GO
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