# Moltres - SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Moltres in SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC (`sinnohclassic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sinnohclassic |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Moltres)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Moltres
- **Format Overview**: [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Moltres.

## Common Moves
- **Heat Wave**: 84.392%
- **Hurricane**: 68.322%
- **Protect**: 47.582%
- **Flamethrower**: 38.459%
- **Tailwind**: 38.237%
- **Air Slash**: 32.402%
- **Safeguard**: 24.156%
- **Sleep Talk**: 22.203%
- **Ancient Power**: 8.540%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 8.168%

## Common Abilities
- **Flame Body**: 70.912%
- **Pressure**: 29.088%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 33.625%
- **Passho Berry**: 24.156%
- **Life Orb**: 16.667%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 13.831%
- **Charti Berry**: 6.643%
- **Choice Specs**: 2.930%
- **Other**: 2.148%

## Common Teammates
- **Azumarill**: 37.912%
- **Politoed**: 31.078%
- **Weavile**: 27.759%
- **Ludicolo**: 27.586%
- **Smeargle**: 24.155%
- **Rhyperior**: 18.759%

## FAQ for Moltres in sinnohclassic-1760

### What are the top moves for Moltres?
The most common moves for Moltres are Heat Wave, Hurricane, Protect, Flamethrower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Moltres?
Moltres is frequently paired with Azumarill, Politoed, Weavile, Ludicolo. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 41.952% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Moltres?
Moltres is most effectively run with the ability **Flame Body** (70.912%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (33.625%).

### What is the most common role for Moltres?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Moltres often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the sinnohclassic-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/sinnohclassic/Moltres) - Full interactive stats page
- [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/sinnohclassic) - 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).*