Moltres (Pokémon)

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Moltres (Japanese: ファイヤー Fire) is a dual-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
In Galar, Moltres has a dual-type regional form that was introduced in The Crown Tundra expansion. Neither Kantonian Moltres nor Galarian Moltres are known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Along with and , it is one of the three legendary birds of Kanto.
==Biology==
Moltres is a large, with a light yellow plumage. It has a long, flowing head crest and a billowing tail, both made of reddish flames. Additionally, its wings are also shrouded in fiery plumage. It has a long, thin neck, a pointed, brown beak, and small, triangular eyes. Its thin, brown legs have anisodactyl feet, with three forward-facing digits and one facing backward. 
Moltres sheds embers with every flap of its wings, creating a brilliant flash of flames: This display is said to have inspired the legend of the phoenix in An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS. In The Power of One, its fire is said to have combined with 's ice to create the ocean's cradle, and it has some connection to the weather of the Orange Islands. By dipping itself into the magma of an active volcano, this Pokémon can heal itself. , It migrates from the south with the coming of spring, and is said to bring an early springtime to cold lands. There have been stories of Moltres using its wings to assist those lost in the mountains. As seen in Pokémon Horizons, like other Legendary Pokémon, Moltres can be found in the Pokémon paradise Laqua. Moltres loves Moltres Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered it in the past.
 Moltres is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move . Also, in Generation II, was its signature move, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via .
===Forms===
Moltres has a regional form: Moltres.
In Galar, Moltres has a similar build, but a drastically different color scheme. Its body is primarily black with scarlet highlights and bright blue eyes. Its scarlet beak is hooked at the tip and leads to markings that run down its front and behind its head. Its feet are also scarlet with black talons. Its wings, crest, and tail are mostly black, with the crest having an extra curl at the front and the tail being split in two, and all three of these features exude a magenta, flame-like energy that earns it the name of its Kantonian counterpart. Its body apparently feels lukewarm to the touch.
The sinister energy that blazes from within its body is so oppressive that most Pokémon can't even approach it. Moltres attacks by spreading its wings wide to unleash its energy in that attacks the minds of its foes, inflicting deep fatigue as it burns away their energy from within. The aura has the power to consume the spirit of its victims, reducing them to burned-out shadows of themselves. As seen in Charge! Galar Mine!, the only way to overcome the effects of its aura is to have a strong spirit. It is said to have a haughty personality and a calm demeanor. It is constantly migrating around the world but can be found in the Crown Tundra once every few decades congregating with the other birds at the Dyna Tree to eat its fruits.Galarian Moltres | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Galarian Moltres is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move . Additionally, in Generation IX, Galarian Moltres is the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : Moltres resides on top of Mt. Blaze and challenges the player and partner when they trespass. After Moltres is defeated, it is convinced by the player's partner to allow them to pass through.
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===Stats===
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===Learnset===
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===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
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In The Power of One, Lawrence III sought a Moltres, the other two legendary birds, and their leader for his own personal collection.
=====Lucius's Moltres=====
Lucius's Galarian Moltres debuted in Charge! Galar Mine!, where Liko, Roy, Friede, and Captain Pikachu encountered it at the Galar Mine. In the next episode, they were able to calm it down, and it reentered its , allowing Liko to take it with her. In the same episode, it's revealed that it was one of Lucius's Pokémon and one of the Six Heroes.
=====Other=====
Moltres debuted in All Fired Up!, where it appeared while fully engulfed in flames to defeat when they attempted to steal the Moltres Flame during the Indigo Plateau Conference opening ceremony. It reappeared in a flashback in Friends to the End.
In The Search for the Legend, Butch and Cassidy attempted to capture a weakened Moltres at One Island, but they were unsuccessful. After recovering its strength, it was about to battle , who had dreamed of battling it since his youth, but the battle was interrupted by Mt. Ember's eruption.
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short , a Moltres hit and burnt with a attack before flying off.
In A Legendary Photo Op!, a Moltres was resting in the crater of Mt. Molteau. and joined , who was looking to photograph the legendary bird. However, it was attacked by Team Rocket, and as a result, it attacked Ash's group, assuming they were allied with the trio. After witnessing the selfless actions of Ash and his newly evolved , however, Moltres realized its error and left them in peace.
In Advice to Goh!, Ash, , and Goh encountered a Moltres whilst searching for Ash's Infernape. They battled against it until it flew off, leaving behind a burning feather.
====Minor appearances====
In Island of the Giant Pokémon, a mechanical Moltres was a part of Pokémon Land. It chased Team Rocket.
A Moltres appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in The Fortune Hunters. James also dressed up as one.
In An EGG-sighting Adventure!, Team Rocket's fantasy featured a Moltres.
A Moltres appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Moltres was flying across the sky.
A Moltres appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
A Moltres appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Moltres appeared in a fantasy An Electrifying Rage!.
A Moltres appeared in I Choose You!.
A silhouetted Moltres appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
A shadowed Moltres appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
A Moltres appeared in HZ075, during a flashback.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Origins===
In File 4: Charizard, a Moltres in .
===GOTCHA!===
A Moltres briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In The Gathering of Stars, a Moltres was seen flying over the Crown Tundra.
==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
Moltres appeared in of The Power of One.
Moltres also appeared in of the same movie.
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Moltres was mentioned in Welcome to the Big Leagues, where its flames represent the Indigo League.
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Moltres appeared as a silhouette in JBA5.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Moltres debuted in Holy Moltres, where it pursued and battled Blaine and on Cinnabar Island, having been by Team Rocket at Indigo Plateau sometime before. It was wounded by Red's newly resurrected Aerodactyl, forcing Team Rocket to retreat. Team Rocket Commander Sabrina later sent Moltres out to face Red at Silph Co. Moltres was soon merged with and into that was defeated by Red, , and , causing it to split up again and freeing the legendary birds
Green later caught Moltres before the as a part of overcoming her fear of birds. She used it and the other legendary birds to battle and in Ilex Forest. In the , it was revealed that Green had caught Moltres on Mt. Ember.
A Moltres first appeared in PASS36.
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
A Moltres appeared in ABM01.
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Moltres appeared in Get Moltres?, though it was ultimately revealed to be a in .
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
Moltres appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village, where it attacked Ginji and because it believed Ginji was destined to destroy the world. It reappeared in a flashback in Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!!.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Moltres appeared in The Legendary Moltres Appears!!, where it was inside and fought a .
A Moltres appeared in Get Lugia!, where , and fought it to get the orb in order to summon .
===Pokémon Zensho===
A silhouette of a Moltres appeared in PZ07.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros./Ultimate===
Moltres makes a cameo appearance in the Saffron City stage. Very rarely, it will fly by in the background.
===Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl/3DS/Wii U===
When released from a , Moltres will remain where it is released, flapping its wings. It will then use in Melee or in Brawl to leave the arena. Any opponent that touches it will receive a sizable amount of damage. Moltres is the only legendary bird to return in Brawl.
====Trophy information====
=====Melee=====
As tradition has it, the onset of spring heralds the return of this legendary Pokémon from its southern home. Its bright orange color and fiery aspect lends to its overwhelming appearance. , the strongest of flying moves, is a perfect fit for this burning phenom, but it obviously also excels at powerful moves.
=====Brawl=====
"A Flame Pokémon. It's one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres appears in a town, it is said that spring will come earlier there than in other towns. If Moltres is injured, it apparently returns to a volcano to heal its wings with magma. Moltres spreads its wide, flame-covered wings and attacks opponents with the exciting and highly damaging ."
=====3DS/Wii U=====
NA: This Fire/Flying-type Pokémon is one of three Legendary birds in the Kanto region. It will use Fly when called into a Smash Bros. battle, flapping its orange wings and sending fire out around it. Getting hit hurts and could launch you so far, you'd make Moltres jealous. That isn't a good thing...
PAL: Moltres is one of the three Legendary Bird Pokémon of the Kanto region, along with Articuno and Zapdos. When spreading its huge wings and taking flight, it can make the flames all over its body burn even brighter. If you get hit by those flames during its Fly attack, you might go flying even further than Moltres! 
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Moltres returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from past games. It also appears as a alongside and .
==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Moltres in the Pokémon games.
Games 	Location 	Song name 	Composition 	Arrangement
 	When battling Moltres, , or 	Battle! (Wild Pokémon) 	Junichi Masuda 	Junichi Masuda
 	When battling Galarian Moltres, Galarian , or Galarian	Battle! (Legendary Bird Pokémon) 	Gō Ichinose 	Gō Ichinose
Pokémon Masters EX	When battling Moltres in the Legendary Arena 	Battle! (Kanto Legendary Pokémon) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Junichi MasudaBattle! (Kanto Legendary Pokémon) (Pokémon Masters EX Version) is a remix of "Battle! (Wild Pokémon)" from Pokémon Red, Green, Blue and Yellow, which was composed by Junichi Masuda.	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
 	When battling Moltres, , or 	Battle! (Wild Pokémon) 	Junichi Masuda 	Shota Kageyama
==Trivia==
* In artwork for Pokémon BlueJP, Moltres had red-colored nails. Furthermore, its wings appear to be made entirely of fire, rather than simply being on fire.
* In English, the "Flame Pokémon" is shared by , , , Kantonian Moltres, and .
** In Japanese, has the category ほのおポケモン Honō Pokémon (Flame Pokémon), while the other four Pokémon share the category かえんポケモン Kaen Pokémon (Flame Pokémon).
* In Generations I, , and , a Trainer at the Cinnabar Gym mentions that Blaine became a Fire-type expert after seeing a Moltres.
* Moltres's English name was suggested by Bill Giese, who assisted in the naming of many Generation I Pokémon.
* Moltres is the only one of the three legendary birds whose in-game location differs between Pokémon Red and Green and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, being found in Victory Road in the former and in Mt. Ember in the latter.
* Moltres and the other two legendary birds had Australian beetle species named after them: Binburrum articuno, Binburrum zapdos, and Binburrum moltres. The three species were first described in 2020, and were collectively named after the legendary birds to reflect their rarity.Tweet by Yun Hsiao (@YHsiaoBeetle), posted Jan 2, 2021Hsiao, Y. & Pollock, D. A. (2020). Contribution to the knowledge of the endemic Australian genus Binburrum Pollock, 1995 (Coleoptera: Pyrochroidae: Pilipalpinae), with description of three new species. The Canadian Entomologist. 153 (2): 244–256.
===Origin===
Moltres seems to be based on the legends of s such as the , the , or the . It may also be based on the of the , which represents the element of fire and the direction of south. In addition, it may be based on a because of their similarities in body shape.
As suggested by the Pokédex entries, the three legendary birds appear to be embodiments of , Moltres represents , while and represent and , respectively. is however unrepresented.
Galarian Moltres appears to resemble a . Its ability to make opponents fatigued with its aura may allude to , a psychological condition of which one of the main symptoms is exhaustion. Its coloration is similar to Kantonian Moltres's regular coloration.
====Name origin====
Moltres is a combination of molten and tres (Spanish for three, indicating that it is the third in the trio of Kanto legendary birds).Dockery, Daniel (October 4, 2022). Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All. Running Press. p. 33. ISBN 978-0762479504.(2006). Pokémon Fan: 10th Anniversary News Booklet, p. 9 (Archive) It may also derive from .
Fire is literally fire.
==In other languages==
==See also==
* Moltres (M02)
* Lucius's Moltres
* Moltres (Adventures)
* Legendary birds
* Legendary Pokémon
* Regional form
* Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
==Notes==
==References==
==External links==
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