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No matter, if you're looking to utilize Moltres in PvE or PvP battles, ensuring you have the strongest possible moveset equipped, is important. When considering the best moveset for a Pokemon, there are many factors to take into consideration, so players can find all of the information they'll need to prepare their Moltres for Pokemon GO battles.

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Best Moveset For Moltres in Pokemon GO

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In Pokemon GO, Moltres is a Fire and Flying Dual-Type Pokemon with some powerful stats at 3917 CP, 251 ATK, 181 DEF, and 207 STA. As such a strong Pokemon, Moltres is often used in PvE and PvP battles as part of a reliable team composition, or to counter specific opponents. However, in order to ensure your Moltres operates the most efficiently in battle and is able to take down foes with the most ease, equipping the best possible moveset is crucial.

In addition to selecting a powerful moveset, Moltres also has its power boosted in both Windy and Sunny Weather, so Trainers should look to utilize battle opportunities in this condition.

The best possible moveset for Moltres is determined for the most part, by damage per second and total damage output. When utilizing the best moveset combination, players can expect Moltres to deal 17.37 damage per second, and a total damage output of 524.5 before fainting in battle.

However, depending on your circumstances, the Pokemon you plan to take on, and the Type coverage in the rest of your team, you may need to alter this combination slightly. For this reason, additional moveset recommendations have been included for Moltres below, ordered by potential damage output.

Best Moltres Moveset

  • Fast Move: Fire Spin
  • Charged Move: Sky Attack

Secondary Moltres Moveset Options

Fast Move

Charged Move

Damage Per Second

Total Damage

Wing Attack

Sky Attack

17.03

384.1

Fire Spin

Overheat

16.39

495.1

Wing Attack

Overheat

16.03

483.9

Fire Spin

Fire Blast

15.10

456.1

Wing Attack

Fire Blast

14.54

439.2

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Developer(s)
Niantic
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Niantic
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Franchise
Pokemon
Platform(s)
iOS, Android
Genre(s)
Augmented Reality, RPG
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