# 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** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 4% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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**: 98.835%
- **Flamethrower**: 83.970%
- **U-turn**: 69.763%
- **Defog**: 52.152%
- **Hurricane**: 20.597%
- **Toxic**: 18.907%
- **Brave Bird**: 16.524%
- **Mystical Fire**: 8.554%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 8.524%
- **Fire Blast**: 4.993%

## Common Abilities
- **Flame Body**: 98.670%
- **Pressure**: 1.330%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 99.394%
- **Other**: 0.606%

## Common Teammates
- **Zamazenta**: 25.621%
- **Alomomola**: 25.538%
- **Ferrothorn**: 22.749%
- **Ting-Lu**: 20.982%
- **Tapu Lele**: 20.762%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 20.608%

## FAQ for Moltres in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Moltres?
Moltres is frequently paired with Zamazenta, Alomomola, Ferrothorn, Ting-Lu. 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 16.548% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Moltres?
Moltres is most effectively run with the ability **Flame Body** (98.670%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (99.394%).

### 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).*