# Moltres - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Monotype

> Find the best Moltres builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Moltres Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Monotype (`gen9monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9monotype |
| **Usage** | 4% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype/Moltres)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype/Moltres
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Rock (4x), Water (2x), Electric (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 99.860%
- **Flamethrower**: 99.354%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 96.720%
- **Scorching Sands**: 60.001%
- **Roar**: 21.409%
- **Brave Bird**: 11.022%
- **Other**: 11.634%

## Common Abilities
- **Flame Body**: 99.461%
- **Pressure**: 0.539%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 99.828%
- **Other**: 0.172%

## Common Teammates
- **Gliscor**: 90.958%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 80.462%
- **Articuno**: 74.776%
- **Corviknight**: 53.841%
- **Landorus**: 49.618%
- **Dragonite**: 45.809%

## FAQ for Moltres in gen9monotype-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Moltres?
Moltres is frequently paired with Gliscor, Tornadus-Therian, Articuno, Corviknight. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Moltres weak to and resistant against?
Moltres is weak to Rock (4x), Water (2x), Electric (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/8/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 21.664% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Moltres?
Moltres is most effectively run with the ability **Flame Body** (99.461%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (99.828%).

### What is the most common role for Moltres?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Moltres often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9monotype-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/gen9monotype/Moltres) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9monotype) - Build teams with Moltres
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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