Roberta's Moltres

**Roberta's Moltres** (Japanese: **ロバータのファイヤー** *Robata's Fire*) is the second of the Legendary birds to appear. It was initially used by Sabrina, and later captured by Roberta.

## **History**

### **Kanto**

Prior to the Kanto Pokédex holders embarking on their journeys, Moltres had already been captured by Team Rocket at the Indigo Plateau, and was handed over to Sabrina.

Moltres first appeared where it was used by Al to attack Blaine. Once Blaine started to make his escape with Edge, Moltres was sent to chase them down. The Flame Pokémon was quickly able to catch up with Blaine's Rapidash and easily withstood the damage from Edge's Azumarill's Water Gun. Moltres then used its overwhelming strength and speed to break Rapidash's Fire Spin and effortlessly dodge Gyarados's Hydro Pump.

It then countered with a powerful Fire-type attack, burning much of the landscape around it, impressing Edge with its strength. Realizing that they are outmatched without a Flying-type Pokémon, Blaine has Edge retreat to his secret laboratory in order to resurrect the ancient Pokémon Aerodactyl from his Old Amber. Blaine attempted to keep Moltres at bay with Gyarados until Edge returned, but was quickly overwhelmed by Moltres's flames. Just when Blaine was starting to think he was done for, Edge returned with his newly revived Aerodactyl, who caught Moltres off guard with his impressive speed. Edge had Aerodactyl attack with Supersonic, while Moltres countered with Flamethrower. The moves collided and Supersonic proved to be more powerful, damaging Moltres's wing. Seeing Moltres at a disadvantage, Al chose to recall Moltres to its Ultra Ball and have Team Rocket retreat from Cinnabar Island. Al later headed to Silph Co., returning Moltres to Sabrina.

Moltres was called upon by Sabrina's Kadabra and was soon after fused with Articuno and Zapdos due to Roberta's use of the Badge Energy Amplifier, using Edge's Gym Badges as a power source. The three birds were soon separated by a combined attack from Edge's Venusaur, Robyn's Charizard and Roberta's Blastoise. After being separated, Moltres was released back into the wild.

### **Johto**

Prior to final battle against the Masked Man at Ilex Forest, Roberta traveled to Mt. Ember and captured Moltres to help her overcome her fear of birds. She called it out alongside Articuno and Zapdos to battle the Masked Man's Lugia and Ho-Oh. Roberta got on Moltres's back, while she has Edge command Articuno and Robyn command Zapdos. The three birds fired off a combination attack against Ho-Oh, who countered with Sacred Fire.

Before Ho-Oh could be overwhelmed by the Legendary birds, Lugia dispersed them with its own attack. While the Kanto Pokédex holders were trying to think of a way to attack the Tower duo, a large group of Pokémon exited the Azalea Pokémon Center and begun grouping around Ho-Oh and Lugia, each sharing the thoughts of stopping evil with their Trainers. The combined efforts of the Pokémon allow Ho-Oh and Lugia to be freed from the Masked Man's control. With Ho-Oh and Lugia gone, Roberta returned Moltres to its Poké Ball.

## **New Era**

A few years after the incident with the Masked Man, Roberta released all three Legendary birds back into the wild, as Roberta realized they were far happier being free rather than being with her.

## **Personality and Characteristics**

Moltres is a very powerful battler, able to take super effective moves while showing no signs of damage. It was also able to stand its ground against both Lugia and Ho-Oh. Moltres's pure strength impressed Edge, as it destroyed a large landscape of forest around it with minimal effort.

Moltres is also incredibly fast and agile, easily able to outmaneuver any Pokémon that isn't able to fly. Moltres takes great pride in its battling skills, shown to be very satisfied and amused with its advantage over Edge's Gyarados. Moltres holds its Trainer in high regards, easily listening to her commands.

## **Moves used**

 A **†** shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.