The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon. 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] The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

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. Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. In English, the category "Flame Pokémon" is shared by Charmeleon, Charizard, Flareon, Kantonian Moltres, and Infernape. Moltres, a one-of-a-kind Legendary Flame Pokémon. So powerful, its fire dust can bring early spring to wintery lands.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Moltres resides on top of Mt. Blaze and challenges the player and partner when they trespass. After Moltres is defeated, it is convinced by the player's partner to allow them to pass through.

If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Psychic-type moves is 1×.The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.

One of the legendary bird Pokémon. Those who see it are overwhelmed by its orange wings that seem to be on fire. The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. In The Power of One, Lawrence III sought a Moltres, the other two Legendary birds, and their master Lugia for his own personal collection. To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type.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. The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. 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.