Master League PvP guide
Moltres (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Moltres (Shadow) is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #152. Its recommended PvP moveset is Wing Attack with Fly and Heat Wave.
Master League
#152
Viable pick
Type
Fire/Flying
Best Fast Move
Wing Attack
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,917
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 (SHADOW)
Is Moltres (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Moltres (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #152.
Moltres (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #493.
Moltres (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #650 | 71.1 | Wing Attack, Fly, Heat Wave |
| Ultra League | #493 | 72.5 | Wing Attack, Fly, Heat Wave |
| Master LeagueBest | #152 | 69.3 | Wing Attack, Fly, Heat Wave |
Best Moveset for Moltres (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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 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, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Moltres (Shadow) is Wing Attack with Fly and Heat Wave.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Moltres (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
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, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
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, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
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
Moltres (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Wing Attack → Fly
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Wing Attack → Heat Wave
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Moltres (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Moltres (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Moltres (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Moltres (Shadow)'s Fire/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- rock2.56×
- electric1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.391×
- grass0.391×
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- ground0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Moltres (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Moltres (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Moltres (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
82% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Super Effective
108% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
74% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
153% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
110% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
39% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
Ratings are shown from Moltres (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Moltres (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Moltres (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Moltres (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Moltres (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Moltres (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Moltres (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Moltres (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Moltres (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Moltres (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 1,497 | 16 | 1,664,168 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 1,500 | 16 | 1,664,168 | |
| #3 | 2/14/14 | 1,499 | 16 | 1,662,248 | |
| #4 | 0/15/14 | 1,491 | 16 | 1,657,565 | |
| #5 | 0/15/15 | 1,494 | 16 | 1,657,565 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/12 | 2,499 | 27 | 3,584,682 |
| #2 | 0/15/11 | 2,499 | 27 | 3,579,361 | |
| #3 | 0/11/15 | 2,496 | 27 | 3,575,974 | |
| #4 | 1/10/15 | 2,500 | 27 | 3,571,522 | |
| #5 | 0/12/14 | 2,497 | 27 | 3,571,258 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,917 | 50 | 6,847,300 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,903 | 50 | 6,821,559 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,907 | 50 | 6,812,365 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,909 | 50 | 6,810,487 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,888 | 50 | 6,795,817 |
Moltres (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Moltres (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Moltres (Shadow) 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 134.7
- Defense
- 104.7
- HP
- 118
Ultra League
Moltres (Shadow) 0/14/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 174.2
- Defense
- 135.4
- HP
- 152
Master League
Moltres (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,917
- Attack
- 223.5
- Defense
- 164.7
- HP
- 186
Moltres (Shadow) Evolution
Moltres (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Moltres (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fire / Flying typing · Similar charged move types · Mega Ultra League #94
Same Fire / Flying typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #56
Same Fire / Flying typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #25
Same Fire / Flying typing · Similar charged move types · Mega Ultra League #123
Shares Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Mega Ultra League #215
Shares Flying typing · Flying-type fast move · Master League #287
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Moltres (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Moltres (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Moltres (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Wing Attack with Fly and Heat Wave.
Is Moltres (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Moltres (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #152.
What counters Moltres (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zekrom, Palkia (Origin) and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Moltres (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Moltres (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Moltres (Shadow) is weak to Rock (2.56×), Electric (1.6×), Water (1.6×).