# Moltres - Gen 7 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Moltres in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Moltres)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Moltres
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 99.167%
- **Flamethrower**: 97.886%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 88.356%
- **Scorching Sands**: 63.212%
- **Roar**: 31.259%
- **U-turn**: 12.822%
- **Other**: 7.297%

## Common Abilities
- **Flame Body**: 98.537%
- **Pressure**: 1.463%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 98.964%
- **Other**: 1.036%

## Common Teammates
- **Gliscor**: 89.860%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 85.384%
- **Articuno**: 79.667%
- **Corviknight**: 55.479%
- **Landorus**: 50.245%
- **Skarmory**: 37.478%

## FAQ for Moltres in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Moltres?
The most common moves for Moltres are Roost, Flamethrower, 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 Gliscor, Tornadus-Therian, Articuno, Corviknight. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/0/8/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 42.683% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Moltres?
Moltres is most effectively run with the ability **Flame Body** (98.537%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (98.964%).

### What is the most common role for Moltres?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Moltres often functions as a **tactical** in the monotype-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/monotype/Moltres) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - 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).*