Quick facts
Species: Moltres (Legendary)
Types: Rock / Fairy
Primary weaknesses: Rock, Water, Electric
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Moltres is a Fire/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO and one of the classic Legendary birds from Kanto.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Rock •
 Electric •
 Water
|
| Resists to |
 Fighting •
 Ground •
 Steel •
 Bug •
 Fire •
 Grass •
 Fairy
|
Best Mega Moltres Counters
Rock-type Counters
- Sudowoodo: (Rock Throw / Meteor Beam)
- Ampharos: (Power Gem)
- Omastar: (Rock Throw / Rock Slide)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Moltres:
- Blastoise, Rayquaza, Aerodactyl, Tyranitar, Diancie, Ampharos – Rock boost
- Ampharos – Electric boost
- Blastoise – Water boost
- Rayquaza – Dragon boost
Difficulty
Its fast-charging Fire and Flying attacks can quickly overwhelm unprepared Pokémon. Coordinating a team with high DPS Rock-, Electric-, or Water-type attackers ensures faster victories. In larger raids, sheer damage output overwhelms Moltres, but dodging can still improve survival chances.
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonjourner | Rock Throw | Stone Edge / Rock Slide / Stomp | - | Rock Throw (13) and Stone Edge (105) |
| Aerodactyl | Rock Throw / Steel Wing / Dragon Breath / Bite | Hyper Beam / Earth Power / Ancient Power / Rock Slide / Iron Head | - | Steel Wing (14) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Gigalith | Mud Slap / Smack Down | Superpower / Rock SLide / Heavy Slam / Solar Beam | Meteor Beam | Mud Slap (19) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Terrakion | Double Kick / Smack Down / Zen Headbutt | Close Combat / Earthquake / Rock Slide | Sacred Sword | Smack Down (13) and Earthquake (140) |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw / Dragon Tail / Charm | Earthquake / Stone Edge / Meteor Beam / Rock Tomb / Outrage / Crunch | - | Charm (20) and Earthquake / Meteor Beam (150) |
| Rhyperior | Mud Slap / Smack Down | Skull Bash / Superpower / Earthquake / Stone Edge / Surf / Breaking Swipe | Rock Wrecker | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Rampardos | Smack Down / Zen Headbutt | Rock Slide / Flamethrower / Outrage | - | Smack Down (13) and Outrage (110) |
| Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard / Avalanche | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Omastar | Mud Shot / Water Gun | Hydro Pump / Ancient Power / Rock Blast | Rock Throw / Rock Slide | Rock Throw (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Sudowoodo | Counter / Rock Throw | Stone Edge / Earthquake / Rock Slide / Rock Tomb / Meteor Beam / Trailblaze | - | Counter / Rock Throw (13) and Earthquake / Meteor Beam (140) |
| Shadow Rampardos | Smack Down / Zen Headbutt | Rock Slide / Flamethrower / Outrage | - | Smack Down (13) and Outrage (110) |
| Shadow Omastar | Mud Shot / Water Gun | Hydro Pump / Ancient Power / Rock Blast | Rock Throw / Rock Slide | Rock Throw (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Golem | Mud Slap / Mud Shot / Rock Throw | Stone Edge / Earthquake / Rock Blast / Ancient Power | - | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Regirock | Lock-On / Rock Smash / Rock Throw | Focus Blast / Stone Edge / Zap Cannon | Earthquake | Rock Smash (17) and Focus Blast / Earthquake / Zap Cannon (140) |
| Shadow Aurorus | Rock Throw / Powder Snow / Frost Breath | Ancient Power / Meteor Beam / Hyper Beam / Weather Ball / Blizzard / Thunderbolt | - | Rock Throw (13) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Aggron | Smack Down / Iron Tail / Metal Sound / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Rock Tomb / Meteor Beam / Heavy Slam / Thunder | - | Iron Tail / Dragon Tail (14) and Meteor Beam (140) |
| Shadow Alola Golem | Volt Switch / Rock Throw | Stone Edge / Wild Charge / Rock Blast | Rollout | Rollout (15) and Stone Edge (105) |
| Shadow Archeops | Wing Attack / Steel Wing | Dragon Claw / Ancient Power / Crunch | - | Steel Wing (14) and Ancient Power (140) |
| Shadow Aerodactyl | Rock Throw / Steel Wing / Dragon Breath / Bite | Hyper Beam / Earth Power / Ancient Power / Rock Slide / Iron Head | - | Steel Wing (14) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Gigalith | Mud Slap / Smack Down | Superpower / Rock SLide / Heavy Slam / Solar Beam | Meteor Beam | Mud Slap (19) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Shadow Tyrantrum | Rock Throw / Dragon Tail / Charm | Earthquake / Stone Edge / Meteor Beam / Rock Tomb / Crunch / Outrage | - | Charm (20) and Earthquake / Meteor Beam (140) |
| Shadow Rhyperior | Mud Slap / Smack Down | Skull Bash / Superpower / Earthquake / Stone Edge / Surf / Breaking Swipe | Rock Wrecker | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Diancie | Tackle / Rock Throw | Rock Slide / Power Gem / Moonblast | - | Rock Throw (13) and Moonblast (130) |
| Mega Aerodactyl | Rock Throw / Steel Wing / Dragon Breath / Bite | Hyper Beam / Earth Power / Ancient Power / Rock Slide / Iron Head | - | Steel Wing (14) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Mega Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Mega Blastoise | Rollout / Water Gun / Bite | Skull Bash / Flash Cannon / Hydro Pump / Ice Beam | Hydro Cannon | Rollout (15) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Mega Ampharos | Charge Beam / Volt Switch | Focus Blast / Power Gem / Trailblaze / Zap Cannon / Thunder / Thunder Punch / Brutal Swing | Dragon Pulse | Volt Switch (13) and Focus Blast / Zap Cannon (140) |
Moves & Threats
Moltres common fast moves are Wing Attack or Fire Spin. Charged moves include Ancient Power or Fire Blast or Heat Wave or Overheat . Elite moves include Sky Attack.
Weather Effects
Partly Cloudy weather to boosts Rock type counters.
Rainy weather to boosts Electric and Water type counters.
Recommended Teams
Rock-Type Team (Best)
- Mega Tyranitar
- Rampardos
- Rhyperior
- Terrakion
- Gigalith
- Aerodactyl
Mixed Backup Team
- Kyogre
- Electivire
- Raikou
- Zapdos
- Rhyperior
- Tyranitar
Battle Strategy
- Rock-type attackers deal 4× super-effective damage.
- Avoid using Grass, Bug, or Steel Pokémon.
- Dodge Overheat if possible.
- 2 strong trainers can defeat Moltres easily.
Rewards
- Chance to catch Moltres (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Mega Moltres?
Its powerful attacks and type coverage provide a fun challenge for PvE raids and improve team-building strategies for future Legendary encounters.
FAQ
Can Mega Moltres be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes! Shiny Moltres is available in raids and has a beautiful golden/orange hue.
What are best moveset of Moltres?
Best moveset of Moltres are Fire Spin which does damage of 13 under Fast Attack and Overheat of 160 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Moltres?
Rainy weather to boosts Electric & Water type moves, Partly Cloudy weather to boosts Rock type moves.
Conclusion
Moltres is one of the easiest Legendary raids thanks to its 4× weakness to Rock. Bring strong Rock attackers and the fight will be quick.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Aerodactyl Raid Guide, Mega Tyranitar Raid Guide, Mega Diancie Raid Guide
Summary
To defeat Moltres efficiently, bring high-level Rock, Water, or Electric Pokémon. Small groups need coordinated shields and timing, while large raids can rely on raw DPS. Prioritize type advantage, move selection, and weather boosts for a fast and safe victory.