# Moltres - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Moltres in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Moltres)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Moltres
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 94.961%
- **Heat Wave**: 56.119%
- **Roar**: 48.996%
- **Safeguard**: 48.513%
- **Hurricane**: 45.426%
- **Flamethrower**: 42.290%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 42.262%
- **Protect**: 9.277%
- **Other**: 12.156%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 54.394%
- **Flame Body**: 45.606%

## Common Items
- **Red Card**: 48.934%
- **Mental Herb**: 42.179%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.836%
- **Charti Berry**: 3.009%
- **Other**: 2.042%

## Common Teammates
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 96.040%
- **Xerneas**: 95.879%
- **Thundurus**: 51.360%
- **Scrafty**: 48.934%
- **Milotic**: 42.201%
- **Heracross-Mega**: 42.180%

## FAQ for Moltres in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Moltres?
The most common moves for Moltres are Tailwind, Heat Wave, Roar, Safeguard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Moltres?
Moltres is frequently paired with Rayquaza-Mega, Xerneas, Thundurus, Scrafty. 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 `252/0/156/4/92/4`. This configuration accounts for 47.538% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Moltres?
Moltres is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (54.394%) and the item **Red Card** (48.934%).

### What is the most common role for Moltres?
Based on common item usage (Red Card), Moltres often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Moltres) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - 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).*