Moltresin Pokémon Polished Crystal

fireflying

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Flame Pokémon

The sinister aura that blazes like molten fire around this Pokémon is what inspired the name Moltres. Moltres is deep in Cinnabar Volcano B2F at Level 65. Bring some Burn Heals because it has a lot of Fire types. The path is pretty straightforward once you're inside though. Moltres hurts!!! You can use Fire Blast or Flamethrower for STAB, Hurricane if you want Flying coverage. Flame Body means physical attackers risk a burn just by touching you. The big problem is that 4x Rock weakness. If you're facing a rock move that hurts on entry - I just wouldn't switch out. When Moltres works it works great, but that Rock weakness is ROUGH. Catching all three birds triggers the Lawrence event which gets you the Silver Wing for Lugia. Remember, every Legendary will have 3 perfect IVs when caught.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

FireFlying

Dex

#275 Johto Dex · #146 National

Abilities

Pressure(Primary)

Raises the foe's PP usage.

Drought(Secondary)

Summons sunlight when switched in.

Flame Body(Hidden)

Contact may burn the foe.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

Unknown

Hatch Rate

Unknown

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball1.6%

Base Exp

217

EV Yield

3 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Lumberry(100%)

Weak To

water ×2electric ×2rock ×4

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.25fighting ×0.5bug ×0.25steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

ground

Forms

Normal,Galarian

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

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How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Cinnabar Volcano B2F at level 65.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Cinnabar Volcano B2F	Lv. 65	legendary	-	Lumberry	-

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Wing AttackLevel: 1Wing Attack	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP35
1	Wing AttackLevel: 1Wing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	An attack that may inflict a burn.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
8	Fire SpinLevel: 8Fire Spin	fire	PWR40	ACC90	PP15
8	Fire SpinLevel: 8Fire Spin	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
15	SafeguardLevel: 15Safeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
15	SafeguardLevel: 15Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
22	ExtrasensoryLevel: 22Extrasensory	psychic	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
22	ExtrasensoryLevel: 22Extrasensory	An attack that may cause flinching.
29	AncientpowerLevel: 29Ancientpower	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
29	AncientpowerLevel: 29Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
36	AgilityLevel: 36Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
36	AgilityLevel: 36Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
43	FlamethrowerLevel: 43Flamethrower	fire	PWR90	ACC100	PP15
43	FlamethrowerLevel: 43Flamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
50	Air SlashLevel: 50Air Slash	flying	PWR75	ACC95	PP15
50	Air SlashLevel: 50Air Slash	An attack that may cause flinching.
57	Sunny DayLevel: 57Sunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
57	Sunny DayLevel: 57Sunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
64	Will O WispLevel: 64Will O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP15
64	Will O WispLevel: 64Will O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.
71	Fire BlastLevel: 71Fire Blast	fire	PWR110	ACC85	PP5
71	Fire BlastLevel: 71Fire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
78	Brave BirdLevel: 78Brave Bird	flying	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
78	Brave BirdLevel: 78Brave Bird	A charge that also hurts the user.
85	RoostLevel: 85Roost	flying	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
85	RoostLevel: 85Roost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
92	HurricaneLevel: 92Hurricane	flying	PWR110	ACC70	PP10
92	HurricaneLevel: 92Hurricane	An attack that may confuse the foe.
99	Solar BeamLevel: 99Solar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
99	Solar BeamLevel: 99Solar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR110	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	PWR70	ACC90	PP25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
RoostRoost	flying	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
U TurnU Turn	bug	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlyFly	flying	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Moltres. Use these types to counter it effectively.

rock4×water2×electric2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Moltres resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

grass0.25×bug0.25×fire0.5×fighting0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Immunities (0×)

ground

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Moltres, either offensively or defensively.

Moltresin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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