As a Fire/Flying type, Moltres has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Fire/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 90
Attack: 100
Defense: 90
Sp. Atk: 125
Sp. Def: 85
Speed: 90
Total: 580

Moltres has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (125) well above Attack (100), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 90 HP, 90 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Moltres can have the abilities Pressure and Flame Body.

How to beat Moltres

The best way to beat Moltres is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Water and Electric moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Tyranitar hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Flying moves. Diancie hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Flying moves. Iron Boulder hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Flying moves.