Pokemon GO Moltres raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Moltres raid guide will help players defeat this Fire- and Flying-type Pocket Monster as it returns to Niantic's mobile game. The creature appeared for the first time on July 31, 2017. Since then, it has been a recurrent 5-star raid boss, returning almost annually.

In August 2024, Pokemon GO Moltres raids will be available from August 3 - 12. There will also be a Moltres Raid Hour on August 7 from 6 - 7 pm local time.

This Pokemon GO Moltres raid guide covers everything you need to know about defeating this powerful Legendary Pokemon, from its weaknesses to the best counters.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Moltres raid weaknesses

What is super-effective against Moltres in Pokemon GO?

Being an Fire- and Flying-type Pocket Monster, Moltres takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric, and Water-type attacks. Of these, Rock-type attacks deal 256% damage, while the last two deal 160% damage.

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How many people are needed to best Pokemon GO Moltres raids?

When using maxed-out best counters, it is possible to solo defeat Pokemon GO Moltres raids. However, unless you have the perfect strategy and best counters lined up, it is recommended that you go in with at least 3 - 5 raiders to make sure you come out on top.

Moltres' stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Moltres has the following stats:

Combat Power: 45,609
Attack: 251
Defense: 181
Stamina: 15,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Fire Spin and Wing Attack
Charged Attacks: Ancient Power, Fire Blast, Heat Wave, and Overheat

Tier 5 Moltres raids last for 300 seconds and allow up to 20 participants. Successfully defeating the raid boss will reward you with a Moltres encounter, among other presents.

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Best counters for Pokemon GO Moltres raid

Best Rock-type counters to Moltres (Top picks, thanks to the 256% weakness)

Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Shadow or Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam

Best Water-type counters to Moltres

Primal or Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
Shadow Kingler with Bubble and Crabhammer
Greninja with Water Shuriken and Hydro Cannon

Best Electric-type counters to Moltres

Shadow or regular Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Discharge
Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
Shadow Electrivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt

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Pokemon GO Moltres raid catch CP and shiny availability

Depending on the weather conditions and the IV distribution of the Moltres spawn, it will have the following CP ranges:

No weather boost: 1,896 - 1,980 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Sunny/Clear and Windy): 2,370 - 2,475 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

What are the 100% IVs for Moltres raids?

The following are the 100% IVs for Moltres raids:

No weather boost: 1,980 CP
Weather boosted (Sunny/Clear and Windy): 2,475 CP

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Can Moltres be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Moltres in Pokemon GO was released on Moltres Day in September 2018. Since then encounters with it have a 1-in-20 or 5% chance of being shiny—unless mentioned otherwise.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh