Moltres is available to catch in Pokemon Go through the completion of its Five-Star Raid, a difficult PvE battle against this Fire and Flying dual-type Legendary Bird. This will not only require the coordination between you and other players, but also the use of the proper Pokemon and attacks against this specific opponent.
Moltres has returned in Raids, allowing you to defeat and add this rare Legendary Pokemon to your Pokemon Go collection. To make sure that you know everything necessary before attempting to complete this Raid, we have provided you with the best strategies and Pokemon to use.
Recommended Group Size
Whether through other Trainers you're battling with in-person or those you invite to your Raid remotely, you will need the help of others when attempting to defeat Moltres in this Raid.
To guarantee that you're easily defeating Moltres and getting a chance to catch this Legendary Pokemon, you'll want to attempt it with a group of at least three to five Trainers. With a group this size, and all players using powerful Pokemon, you should have no problem successfully completing this Five-Star Raid.
Increase your chances of success with the use of the Mega Evolution and Primal Reversion features.
This will power up a Pokemon and boost attacks of certain types, dependent on the Pokemon that is powered up.
Moltres: Strengths And Weaknesses
Moltres is a Fire and Flying dual-type Pokemon, providing it with specific strengths and weaknesses when in battle. To be successful in this Five-Star Raid, it's essential that you're putting together a team of Pokemon with these strengths and weaknesses in mind.
First addressing the resistances that Moltres possesses, there are seven different attack types that are weak against this specific Pokemon. These attack types are Ground, Fighting, Steel, Fire, Fairy, Bug, and Grass, all dealing reduced damage against Moltres.
Moltres has a double-resistance to both Bug and Grass-type attacks.
These will deal the least amount of damage in this specific Five-Star Raid.
Fortunately, Moltres has a few key weaknesses, counteracting the wide range of resistances that this Pokemon possesses. This includes a double-weakness to Rock-type attacks, and single-weaknesses to both Water and Electric-type attacks.
Although all three of these attack types will perform well in this Five-Star Raid battle, it's best if you are using Rock-type attacks, as these will do significantly more damage than those of other types.
Increase the damage of any attacks that you are using in this Raid battle by making sure that the attack type matches the type of the Pokemon using it.
This is caused due to Same Type Attack Bonus, a useful mechanic, especially for difficult Raid battles.
Moltres: Best Counter Picks
Taking advantage of Moltres's double-weakness to Rock-type attacks, Pokemon with these attacks prove to be the best option when it comes to this Raid battle. We have put together a list of the top performing Pokemon against Moltres, mainly consisting of strong Rock-type Pokemon.
It's not always possible to construct a team of Pokemon strictly made up of the Pokemon found below.
If this is the case, use other powerful Rock-type Pokemon and attacks, still giving you a great chance of success against Moltres.
Top Moltres Counter Picks | |
|---|---|
Pokemon | Recommended Moves |
Mega Aerodactyl | Fast Attack: Rock Throw |
Charged Attack: Rock Slide | |
Shadow Tyranitar | Fast Attack: Smack Down |
Charged Attack: Stone Edge | |
Rampardos | Fast Attack: Smack Down |
Charged Attack: Rock Slide | |
Rhyperior | Fast Attack: Smack Down |
Charged Attack: Rock Wrecker | |
Tyrantrum | Fast Attack: Rock Throw |
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam | |
Terrakion | Fast Attack: Smack Down |
Charged Attack: Rock Slide | |
Shadow Omastar | Fast Attack: Rock Throw |
Charged Attack: Rock Slide | |
Shadow Aggron | Fast Attack: Smack Down |
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam | |
Gigalith | Fast Attack: Smack Down |
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam | |
Shadow Golem | Fast Attack: Rock Throw |
Charged Attack: Stone Edge | |
Primal Kyogre | Fast Attack: Waterfall |
Charged Attack: Origin Pulse | |
Shadow Alolan Golem | Fast Attack: Rock Throw |
Charged Attack: Stone Edge | |
Shadow Sudowoodo | Fast Attack: Rock Throw |
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam | |
Lycanroc (Midday) | Fast Attack: Rock Throw |
Charged Attack: Stone Edge | |
Landorus | Fast Attack: Rock Throw |
Charged Attack: Rock Slide | |
Shadow Regirock | Fast Attack: Rock Throw |
Charged Attack: Stone Edge | |
Mega Ampharos | Fast Attack: Volt Switch |
Charged Attack: Power Gem | |
Mega Swampert | Fast Attack: Water Gun |
Charged Attack: Hydro Cannon | |
Aurorus | Fast Attack: Rock Throw |
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam | |
Archeops | Fast Attack: Wing Attack |
Charged Attack: Ancient Power | |
Hisuian Arcanine | Fast Attack: Snarl |
Charged Attack: Rock Slide | |
Mega Blastoise | Fast Attack: Water Gun |
Charged Attack: Hydro Cannon | |
Nihilego | Fast Attack: Acid |
Charged Attack: Rock Slide | |
Shadow Hippowdon | Fast Attack: Thunder Fang |
Charged Attack: Weather Ball | |
Solrock | Fast Attack: Rock Throw |
Charged Attack: Rock Slide | |