# Moltres - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Moltres)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Moltres
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 99.102%
- **Flamethrower**: 93.831%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 56.542%
- **Roar**: 52.107%
- **U-turn**: 51.471%
- **Scorching Sands**: 32.939%
- **Other**: 14.007%

## Common Abilities
- **Flame Body**: 99.240%
- **Pressure**: 0.760%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 99.361%
- **Other**: 0.639%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 43.314%
- **Great Tusk**: 43.231%
- **Slowking-Galar**: 42.413%
- **Hydrapple**: 39.898%
- **Zamazenta**: 27.805%
- **Jolteon**: 24.968%

## FAQ for Moltres in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Moltres?
Moltres is frequently paired with Kingambit, Great Tusk, Slowking-Galar, Hydrapple. 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 `252/0/144/0/96/16`. This configuration accounts for 24.412% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Moltres?
Moltres is most effectively run with the ability **Flame Body** (99.240%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (99.361%).

### What is the most common role for Moltres?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Moltres often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Moltres) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Moltres
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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