# Moltres - Gen 4 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Moltres in Gen 4 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 4 OverUsed (`dpp`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dpp |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Moltres)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp/Moltres
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dpp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp)

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## Common Moves
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 63.372%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 58.432%
- **Flamethrower**: 55.426%
- **Roost**: 45.925%
- **Air Slash**: 44.566%
- **Fire Blast**: 44.264%
- **Substitute**: 32.293%
- **Toxic**: 27.271%
- **U-turn**: 12.324%
- **Other**: 16.127%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 44.532%
- **Life Orb**: 42.787%
- **Choice Scarf**: 8.119%
- **Other**: 4.562%

## Common Teammates
- **Metagross**: 47.822%
- **Heatran**: 44.684%
- **Quagsire**: 41.879%
- **Venusaur**: 41.451%
- **Blastoise**: 41.451%
- **Donphan**: 39.919%

## FAQ for Moltres in dpp-1760

### What are the top moves for Moltres?
The most common moves for Moltres are Hidden Power Grass, Will-O-Wisp, Flamethrower, Roost. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Moltres?
Moltres is frequently paired with Metagross, Heatran, Quagsire, Venusaur. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Moltres?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Moltres?
The top build for Moltres features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 41.452% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Moltres?
Moltres is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (44.532%).

### What is the most common role for Moltres?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Moltres often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the dpp-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Moltres?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 125 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Moltres on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Moltres) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dpp) - Build teams with Moltres
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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