# Moltres - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Moltres in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Moltres)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Moltres
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Fire Blast**: 99.933%
- **Sunny Day**: 99.860%
- **Sleep Talk**: 97.145%
- **Rest**: 97.145%
- **Other**: 5.917%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Charcoal**: 99.862%
- **Other**: 0.138%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 99.993%
- **Exeggutor**: 87.518%
- **Cloyster**: 52.424%
- **Golem**: 50.673%
- **Entei**: 46.251%
- **Houndoom**: 46.153%

## FAQ for Moltres in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Moltres?
The most common moves for Moltres are Fire Blast, Sunny Day, Sleep Talk, Rest. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Moltres?
Moltres is frequently paired with Snorlax, Exeggutor, Cloyster, Golem. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.823% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Moltres?
Moltres is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Charcoal** (99.862%).

### What is the most common role for Moltres?
Based on common item usage (Charcoal), Moltres often functions as a **tactical** in the gsc-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/gsc/Moltres) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Moltres
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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