Ultra League PvP guide
Moltres (Galarian) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Moltres (Galarian) is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #10. Its recommended PvP moveset is Sucker Punch with Fly and Brave Bird.
Ultra League
#10
Meta staple
Type
Dark/Flying
Best Fast Move
Sucker Punch
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,580
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MOLTRES (GALARIAN)
Is Moltres (Galarian) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Moltres (Galarian) is currently one of the strongest options in Ultra League where it is ranked #10.
Moltres (Galarian) is also a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #69 and a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #156.
Moltres (Galarian) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #69 | 88.6 | Sucker Punch, Fly, Brave Bird |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #10 | 91.9 | Sucker Punch, Fly, Brave Bird |
| Master League | #156 | 68.9 | Sucker Punch, Ancient Power, Payback |
Best Moveset for Moltres (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Moltres (Galarian) is Sucker Punch with Fly and Brave Bird.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Moltres (Galarian) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Moltres (Galarian) PvP Move Counts
Sucker Punch → Fly
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Sucker Punch → Brave Bird
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Moltres (Galarian) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Moltres (Galarian) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Feraligatr683
- Empoleon636
- Virizion601
- Snorlax544
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton308
- Florges339
- Melmetal398
- Corviknight411
- Mimikyu425
Moltres (Galarian) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Moltres (Galarian)'s Dark/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- ground0.391×
- psychic0.391×
- dark0.625×
- ghost0.625×
- grass0.625×
Best Counters to Moltres (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Moltres (Galarian) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Moltres (Galarian)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
11% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
22% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
49% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Resisted
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
65% HP
Ratings are shown from Moltres (Galarian)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Moltres (Galarian).
Best Teammates for Moltres (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Moltres (Galarian) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Moltres (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Moltres (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Moltres (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Moltres (Galarian)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/12 | 1,499 | 18 | 1,963,147 |
| #2 | 0/11/14 | 1,500 | 18 | 1,962,758 | |
| #3 | 0/14/11 | 1,499 | 18 | 1,955,296 | |
| #4 | 0/12/12 | 1,496 | 18 | 1,955,102 | |
| #5 | 0/12/13 | 1,500 | 18 | 1,955,102 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,497 | 29.5 | 4,232,748 |
| #2 | 0/13/12 | 2,499 | 30 | 4,222,088 | |
| #3 | 2/13/15 | 2,499 | 29.5 | 4,219,017 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 2,492 | 29.5 | 4,215,541 | |
| #5 | 0/14/11 | 2,499 | 30 | 4,212,896 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,580 | 50 | 7,010,944 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 3,573 | 50 | 6,982,444 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 3,564 | 50 | 6,978,636 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,572 | 50 | 6,973,251 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 3,566 | 50 | 6,953,945 |
Moltres (Galarian) Stats in Pokémon GO
Moltres (Galarian)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Moltres (Galarian) 0/13/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 114.5
- Defense
- 138.3
- HP
- 124
Ultra League
Moltres (Galarian) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 147.3
- Defense
- 178.5
- HP
- 161
Master League
Moltres (Galarian) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,580
- Attack
- 182.3
- Defense
- 206.7
- HP
- 186
Moltres (Galarian) Evolution
Moltres (Galarian) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Moltres (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Same Dark / Flying typing · Same Sucker Punch fast move · Master League #38
Same Dark / Flying typing · Also runs Brave Bird · Ultra League #318
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Same Dark / Flying typing · Dark-type fast move · Mega Great League #49
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Moltres (Galarian) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Moltres (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Moltres (Galarian)'s recommended PvP moveset is Sucker Punch with Fly and Brave Bird.
Is Moltres (Galarian) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Moltres (Galarian) is currently one of the strongest options in Ultra League, where it is ranked #10.
What counters Moltres (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Florges and Melmetal are among the strongest current counters to Moltres (Galarian) in Ultra League.
What is Moltres (Galarian) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Moltres (Galarian) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).