# Moltres - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Moltres in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 98.441%
- **Flamethrower**: 85.673%
- **Defog**: 59.539%
- **U-turn**: 59.110%
- **Roar**: 25.102%
- **Toxic**: 20.761%
- **Brave Bird**: 16.822%
- **Mystical Fire**: 11.741%
- **Hurricane**: 8.980%
- **Other**: 13.831%

## Common Abilities
- **Flame Body**: 99.662%
- **Pressure**: 0.338%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 99.190%
- **Other**: 0.810%

## Common Teammates
- **Alomomola**: 36.428%
- **Venusaur-Mega**: 29.667%
- **Ting-Lu**: 28.948%
- **Tapu Koko**: 25.462%
- **Zamazenta**: 22.173%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 21.385%

## FAQ for Moltres in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Moltres?
Moltres is frequently paired with Alomomola, Venusaur-Mega, Ting-Lu, Tapu Koko. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 8.933% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Moltres?
Moltres is most effectively run with the ability **Flame Body** (99.662%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (99.190%).

### 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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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*