# Moltres - VGC 19 Moon Series Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Moltres in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Moltres)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Moltres
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon)

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## Common Moves
- **Roar**: 93.298%
- **Tailwind**: 75.897%
- **Heat Wave**: 55.094%
- **Overheat**: 49.787%
- **Hurricane**: 48.606%
- **Protect**: 29.679%
- **Flamethrower**: 23.896%
- **Burn Up**: 20.434%
- **Other**: 3.309%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 80.088%
- **Life Orb**: 6.024%
- **Wiki Berry**: 5.963%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.690%
- **Firium Z**: 1.679%
- **Other**: 3.556%

## Common Teammates
- **Amoonguss**: 78.086%
- **Tapu Koko**: 77.893%
- **Groudon**: 51.720%
- **Kyogre**: 45.757%
- **Tsareena**: 25.643%
- **Palkia**: 10.056%

## FAQ for Moltres in vgc2019moon-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Moltres?
Moltres is frequently paired with Amoonguss, Tapu Koko, Groudon, Kyogre. 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 `12/0/28/188/140/140`. This configuration accounts for 49.762% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Moltres?
Moltres is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (80.088%).

### What is the most common role for Moltres?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Moltres often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019moon-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/vgc2019moon/Moltres) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019moon) - 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).*