Moltres is alLegendary dual-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go with the ability to control fire. It is believed that when he is injured, Moltres plunges into the molten lava of a burning volcano to burn and heal himself. He is the weakest for Rock-type attacks and players should try to take advantage of him. So in this Pokémon Go guide we will talk about the best counter against Moltres to finish the raid quickly and easily.
Moltres in Pokémon GO
Moltres is a Legendary Fire and Flying-type Pokémon with a Maximum CP of 3465. Being a dual-type Pokémon, it is vulnerable Rock, Water and Electric bindings but most of the damage can be dealt using Rock-type Pokémon as they take reduced damage against Moltres and even Rock-type moves are 2 times more effective against him than other moves.
Moveset of Moltres
The best movesets for Moltres are Fire Spin and Sky Attack. They both have a Combined DPS of 63.3. It is the best combination to fight with in Pokémon gyms and PvP battles. His move set is quite strong as it is double, so players will need to have the right Pokémon on their team if they are to successfully counter it.
The best counters against Moltres in Pokémon GO
Here is the list of the best counters against Moltres that you can use and guarantee a win.
- Rampardo: Smack Down / Rock Slide
- Later: Smack Down / Rock Wrecker
- Terrakion: Smack Down / Rock Slide
- Tiranitar: Smack Down / Stone Edge
- Tyrant: Rock Launch / Stone Edge
- Gigalite: Smack Down / Rock Slide
- Lycanroc (dusk): Rock Launch / Stone Edge
- Lycanroc: Rock Launch / Stone Edge
- Lycanroc (midday): Rock Launch / Stone Edge
- Aerodactyl: Rock launch / rock slide
- Landoro: Rock launch / rock slide
- Landorus (incarnate): Rock launch / rock slide
- Golem (Alola): Rock Launch / Stone Edge
- Omastar: Rock throwing / Landslide
- Golem: Rock Launch / Stone Edge
- Lycanroc (Midnight): Rock Launch / Stone Edge
- Archeop: Wing Attack / Ancient Power
- Nihilego: Acid / rocky slide
- Xurkitree: Spark / Discharge
- Regirock: Rock Launch / Stone Edge
- Aggro: Smack Down / Stone Edge
- Lunatone: Rock launch / rock slide
- Solrock: Rock launch / rock slide
- Zekrom: Charge Range / Wild Charge
- Crust: Smack Down / Rock Slide
- Darmanitan: Plating / Rock slide
- Caracosta: Stone Throwing / Ancient Power
- Darmanitan (standard): Plating / Rock slide
- Clawitzer: SmackDown / Crabhammer
- Thundurus (Therian): Volt / lightning switch
- Kyogre: Waterfall / Surf
- Sudowoodo: Rock launch / rock slide
- Hippopotamus: Thunder Fang / Time Ball
- Boldore: Smack Down / Rock Slide
- Melmetal: Thunder Shock / Rock Slide
Because of his Fire and Flying type nature Moltres takes 2x damage Rock-type counters along with Water and Electric-type moves are the second best choices. Players should try to keep Pokémon similar Sudowoodo, Rhyperior And Golem as they are powerful Rock-type Pokémon along with Thundurus and Omastar which are also good choices. Rock-type Pokémon increase the chances of players winning the raid if they are part of their team.
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