# 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** | 2026-02 |

## 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
- **Flamethrower**: 98.630%
- **Roost**: 94.882%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 61.882%
- **Scorching Sands**: 47.097%
- **U-turn**: 44.186%
- **Roar**: 41.709%
- **Other**: 11.614%

## Common Abilities
- **Flame Body**: 99.589%
- **Pressure**: 0.411%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 99.655%
- **Other**: 0.345%

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 56.458%
- **Kingambit**: 51.559%
- **Slowking-Galar**: 46.334%
- **Hydrapple**: 41.423%
- **Jolteon**: 36.302%
- **Dragapult**: 17.690%

## FAQ for Moltres in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Moltres?
Moltres is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Kingambit, 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 38.522% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Moltres?
Moltres is most effectively run with the ability **Flame Body** (99.589%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (99.655%).

### 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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