Moltres (#146)
Moltres (#146) is a Fire/Flying-type Flame Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Moltres isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: it sits in Victory Road on the way to the Indigo Plateau. It doesn't evolve. Its best stat is Special (125), and its base stat total of 495 ranks #4 of 151.

Revered as the legendary bird of fire, Moltres sends out a brilliant burst of flame with every beat of its wings.
Where to find Moltres in Pokémon Red
- Victory Road (2F): it sits in Victory Road on the way to the Indigo Plateau (Lv 50).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | #17 of 151 | |
| Attack | 100 | #22 of 151 | |
| Defense | 90 | #29 of 151 | |
| Special | 125 | #4 of 151 | |
| Speed | 90 | #32 of 151 | |
| Total | 495 | #4 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Moltres
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | Rock |
| 2× (weak to) | Water Electric Ice |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Fighting |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Grass Bug |
| 0× (immune) | Ground |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Fire Spin | Fire | 15 | 70% | 15 |
| 51 | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 55 | Agility | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 60 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM02 | Fly | Flying | 70 |
| TM02 | Razor Wind | Normal | 80 |
| TM04 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM43 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Moltres in Pokémon Red?
Moltres isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: it sits in Victory Road on the way to the Indigo Plateau.
What type is Moltres?
Moltres is Fire/Flying type. It takes double damage from Rock, Water, Electric, and Ice and is immune to Ground.
Does Moltres evolve?
No, Moltres doesn't evolve in Pokémon Red.
What moves does Moltres learn?
Moltres starts with Peck and Fire Spin and learns Leer (Lv 51), Agility (Lv 55), and Sky Attack (Lv 60) by leveling up. It can learn 17 TMs and HMs.
What are Moltres's base stats?
HP 90, Attack 100, Defense 90, Special 125, Speed 90, for a total of 495.