Best moveset for Moltres in Pokemon Go & is it any good?

One of the most powerful Legendary mons players can catch in Pokemon Go is Moltres, and having the best moveset possible will get the most out of this fiery bird in the game.

It’s been twenty years since the Legendary bird trio, Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos first debuted in the Pokemon franchise when they appeared in the Kanto region, but they still remain beloved fan-favorites for many trainers, and it’s unsurprising that a lot of Pokemon Go players are keen to add them to their teams.

Moltres has a lot of firepower and is an excellent Fire/Flying type to have on your team if you’re lacking a Pokemon of either type. Whether you’re aiming to get a Moltres for the first time or want to catch one with better stats it’s important to equip it with the best moveset to make the most out of its Legendary powers in the game.

Without further ado, here’s the best moveset for Moltres in Pokemon Go.

Moltres best moveset in Pokemon Go

One of the best movesets you can teach Moltres for PvP Trainer Battles in Pokemon Go is Fire Spin as a Fast Move and Sky Attack as a Charged Move.

Fire Spin is the preferred Fast Move as it deals more damage than Wing Attack with only slightly lower energy gains. Moltres isn’t the bulkiest Pokemon out there, so dealing damage as fast as you can is definitely the best approach in Trainer Battles.

When it comes to Charged Moves, Sky Attack is the cheapest option here which makes it good for baiting shields, although it’s only accessible with an Elite Charged TM. A good backup option is the expensive but deadly Overheat.

Alternatively, another best moveset for Moltres to use if you’re looking to use the ‘mon in Gyms or Raid Battles would be Fire Spin and Overheat to make it a Fire-type attacker or Wing Attack and Sky Attack to make it a Flying-type attacker.

All moves Moltres can learn in Pokemon Go

Moltres can learn a total of two Fast Moves and five Charged Moves, which we’ve listed below:

Moltres Fast Moves

• Fire Spin (Fire)
• Wing Attack (Flying)

Moltres Charged Moves

• Ancient Power (Rock)
• Fire Blast (Fire)
• Heat Wave (Fire)
• Overheat (Fire)
• Sky Attack (Flying)
• Frustration (Shadow)
• Return (Purified)

Is Moltres any good in Pokemon Go?

Despite its Legendary status, Moltres just isn’t that good in the Go Battle League. It has poor bulk and some significant weaknesses that leave it too vulnerable for both the Ultra League and the Master League.

Moltres does get a chance to shine as an attacker in Raid Battles or Gyms, though, where it can excel as either a Fire-type or a Flying-type attacker thanks to its huge Attack stat and some great moves.

For this reason, it might be a good idea to have two Moltres in your collection powered up for Raids and Gyms; one with a Fire-type moveset and another with a Flying-type moveset.

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