0146 Moltres(Galarian)

Performance

Status

  • Ranking Score:
    80.2
  • Main moves:
    Wing Attack, Ancient Power, Brave Bird
  • Type
    DARK
    FLYING
  • Level:
    16.5-18.5
  • Rank:
    Lvl 17.5 4/14/15CP 1500
  • Buddy Distance:
    20km
  • Charged Move Cost:
    100,000 Stardust
  • Attack:
    115.1
  • Defense:
    137.4
  • Stamina:
    122
  • Overall:
    1931

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Traits

Moves

Properties

Registeel has the following traits and playstyles:
  • + Spammy
    Reaches Charged Moves quickly.
  • + Shield Pressure
    Pressures opponents to shield its strong or rapid attacks.
  • - Technical
    Uses complex moves that may have a high learning curve.
  • - Inconsistent
    May depend on baits and performs inconsistently.
Move stats include same type and Shadow attack bonuses.
Recommended Move:
*Event or Elite TM exclusive*Unobtainable via TM
No.Move TypesMoveAccuracyPowerDamageAverageFast MoveCountRemark
1FastWing Attack432Fast Charge
2FastSucker Punch3.532Fast Charge
3ChargedBrave Bird100% chance -3 Def self551562.847 - 7 - 7 - 7Self-Debuff Nuke
4ChargedPayback601322.28 - 7 - 8 - 7Nuke
5ChargedAncient Power10% chance +1 Atk +1 Def self45601.336 - 6 - 5 - 6Boost
Weaknesses
electric
x1.6
fairy
x1.6
ice
x1.6
rock
x1.6
Resistances
psychic
x0.39
ground
x0.39
grass
x0.625
ghost
x0.625
dark
x0.625

Character Introduction

Summary

Moltres (Galarian) is a legendary Dark & Flying Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Rock, Electric, Ice and Fairy moves. Moltres's strongest moveset is Sucker Punch & Brave Bird and it has a Max CP of 3,167.

About

The legendary Moltres wields mastery over flames and rejuvenates itself by immersing its injured body in volcanic magma.

Suggested Teammates
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PVP Mode Explanatory Notes

PvP Moveset Explanation
Wing Attack or Sucker Punch + Brave Bird and Payback

Both Fast Moves have identical stats, and thus either can be chosen depending on whether Dark or Flying coverage is preferred. 

Brave Bird is the most useful Charge Move available, threatening massive damage with a moderately high energy cost and applying a self-debuff. Payback demands slightly more energy, but deals strong Dark-type damage if unshielded. Ancient Power is Galarian Moltres's lowest costing move, but it sacrifices a ton of coverage and damage and is generally not worth it.

PvP Rating Explanation
Great League: 2 / 5

Galarian Moltres actually has a decent stat product, being comparable to Nidoqueen and Obstagoon. Its nuke-exclusive moveset holds it back, however. With many Pokemon in this league possessing spammier movesets, Galarian Moltres can struggle to keep up, and it doesn't have the insane bulk of Azumarill or Registeel to fully support that kind of playstyle. It also faces direct competition with Mandibuzz or XL Vullaby, with the latter even having access to Brave Bird.

Ultra League: 3 / 5

Thanks to the increased bulk in Ultra League, Galarian Moltres can reach its devastating nukes more consistently. In that sense, it can be even more threatening than Mandibuzz, as it packs enough damage to potentially overwhelm its counters when given farm opportunities. Though its heavy damage playstyle is inconsistent, Galarian Moltres's closing potential is still worthy of respect.

Master League: 2 / 5

Unfortunately, Yveltal exists, and does whatever Galarian Moltres wants to do but better. Its performance isn't even close to being as good as Yveltal's, taking away the potential of running an ABB style team with it and Yveltal.

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