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

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

## Best Moltres Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 5% |
| **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/gen9nationaldex/Moltres)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Moltres
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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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
- **Flamethrower**: 85.650%
- **Roost**: 85.481%
- **U-turn**: 54.872%
- **Defog**: 39.754%
- **Hurricane**: 21.241%
- **Brave Bird**: 19.158%
- **Toxic**: 18.843%
- **Scorching Sands**: 17.985%
- **Overheat**: 16.191%
- **Roar**: 15.797%

## Common Abilities
- **Flame Body**: 98.920%
- **Pressure**: 1.080%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 85.514%
- **Choice Specs**: 14.070%
- **Other**: 0.416%

## Common Teammates
- **Alomomola**: 25.315%
- **Garchomp**: 24.621%
- **Zamazenta**: 21.173%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 20.288%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 19.850%
- **Iron Treads**: 18.803%

## FAQ for Moltres in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Moltres?
The most common moves for Moltres are Flamethrower, Roost, U-turn, Defog. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Moltres?
Moltres is frequently paired with Alomomola, Garchomp, Zamazenta, Scizor-Mega. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 14.060% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Moltres?
Moltres is most effectively run with the ability **Flame Body** (98.920%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (85.514%).

### What is the most common role for Moltres?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Moltres often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Moltres) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Moltres
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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