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Encyclopedia > Moltres
Moltres

National Pokédex
Zapdos - Moltres (#146) - Dratini

Johto Pokédex
Zapdos - Moltres (#237) - Raikou
Japanese name Fire
Evolves from None
Evolves into None
Generation First
Species Flame Pokémon
Type Fire / Flying
Height 6 ft 7 in (2.0 m)
Weight 132.3 lb (60.0 kg)
Ability Pressure

Moltres (ファイヤー Faiyā?, Fire in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. Moltres is one of the three winged mirages, along with Articuno and Zapdos. Image File history File links This work is copyrighted. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Zapdos , Thunder in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ... Dratini , Miniryu in original Japanese language versions) is a Dragon Pokémon with a white diamond-shape on its forehead. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Zapdos , Thunder in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ... Raikou ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... A series of screenshots depicting Abra evolving into Kadabra In the fictional Pokémon universe, evolution ) is a change in form of a Pokémon, usually accompanied by an increase in statistic values. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... Flame generated by the burning of a candle. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... IN or in may stand for: India ISO country code Indiana state code Indium In symbol for the chemical element Intelligent network a telecommunications architecture Car designation for Ingolstadt Inch In Nomine Look up IN in Wiktionary, the free dictionary This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists... The metre or meter is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... The Pokémon series of role-playing video games features many different concepts and items. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, in Japan and Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... Alice, a fictional character based on a real character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... Legendary Pokémon ), sometimes known as legendaries or mirage Pokémon ), are characters in the Pokémon franchise. ... Articuno , Freezer in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Zapdos , Thunder in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ...


"Moltres" comes from the words "molten", because it is a fire-type, and "tres", Spanish for "three", denoting that Moltres is numerically the third of the winged mirages. It appears as a protagonist or antagonist in mangas, and animes/movies. Legendary Pokémon ), sometimes known as legendaries or mirage Pokémon ), are characters in the Pokémon franchise. ... A protagonist is the main figure of a piece of literature or drama and has the main part or role. ... An ... Manga )   (pl. ... The main cast of the anime Cowboy Bebop (1998) (L to R: Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Ed Tivrusky, Faye Valentine, and Ein the dog) For the oleo-resin, see Animé (oleo-resin). ... For other uses see film (disambiguation) Film refers to the celluliod media on which movies are printed Film — also called movies, the cinema, the silver screen, moving pictures, photoplays, picture shows, flicks, or motion pictures, — is a field that encompasses motion pictures as an art form or as...


Moltres may be based on the Egyptian, Greek, and Chinese phoenix myths. The phoenix from the Aberdeen Bestiary. ...

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Biological characteristics

Moltres is a large bird that is literally ablaze with fire. It has an orange body, a small pointed beak, and where its plumage should be are flames of a searing intensity.


Moltres can be seen as the avian embodiment of an inferno (compare with Ho-Oh). It can freely create and manipulate fire, and it constantly looses flaming embers from its wings. Indeed, its wings are laden with enough fiery material that with every flap, a dazzling flare of flames is created to illuminate the night sky and overwhelm any person who might be in the area to see it. Ho-Oh , Houou in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ...


Moltres is an elusive creature, seen about as rarely as the other two members of the winged mirage triad to which it belongs: Articuno and Zapdos. When Moltres thinks it is in the least bit possible danger (an unlikely scenario given Moltres’ power), it will summon a flash of fire and seemingly disappear, flying out of sight very fast. The official Pokémon logo. ... Articuno , Freezer in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Zapdos , Thunder in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ...


Incredibly, Moltres’ body seems unharmed by contact with molten lava; in fact it actually restores Moltres' health. When its body is injured for any reason, it will head towards a volcano and dip its body in the molten magma to heal its wounds.Oddly enough, it doesn't have the flash fire ability.


In the video games

Moltres, as a Legendary Pokémon like the other two, Articuno and Zapdos is a mission-centered Pokémon because only one exists in certain versions of the Pokémon game and is encountered in a predetermined environment. In Pokémon Red and Blue, and Pokémon Yellow, Moltres is found in a side area in the Victory Road cave. In the Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen remakes, however, Moltres has moved to a different location, which is on the top of Mt. Ember on the first Sevii island (it can be accessed before defeating the Elite Four). This move is quite notable, as in the first generation, players have to defeat all 8 gyms to have 8 badges, while in the third generation games, a player just has to beat Blaine in Cinnabar Island and he will give you a Fire Blast (TM38), and go with Bill to One Island to catch it. This may give the FireRed/LeafGreen player an upper hand, due to the fact that it could be caught earlier. In addition, a Shadow Moltres can be snagged from Cipher Grand Master Greevil in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, in Citadark Isle. Moltres also appears as both a boss and a playable character in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon. Articuno , Freezer in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Zapdos , Thunder in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996 and they are two of the best-selling video games of all time. ... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and the Pokémon Collaborative Projects article style, this Pokémon-related article or section may require cleanup. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and the Pokémon Collaborative Projects article style, this Pokémon-related article or section may require cleanup. ...


Moltres has impressively high statistics all around, with no base stat lower than 85, and its highest stat is a Special Attack rating of 125. This combines very well with Moltres’ Fire-type and array of powerful Fire-type moves to form a very strong offensive fire-based force. The main drawbacks to Moltres are its limited movepool, consisting of mostly attacks of the Fire, Flying, and Normal types, and its quadruple weakness to Rock-type attacks because of its Fire/Flying type.


In Super Smash Bros Melee, Moltres can be released from a pokeball and will damage your enemies with Sky Attack. It then flies off. Moltres is also a trophy won from the lottery. Super Smash Bros. ... In the fictional world of the Pokémon video games and anime television series, a Poké Ball (known as Monster Ball in Japan) is a spherical device used by Pokémon Trainers to capture new Pokémon and store them when they are not in use. ...


In Pokémon Snap, there is a large egg blocking the exit to the "Volcano" stage. If the player throws an apple or Pester Ball at the egg, it will melt in the lava and Moltres will emerge from it. It will then shake off its embers, allowing one to take a few quick photographs. Pokémon Snap ) is a video game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. ...


In the manga

In Chapter 26 of the Pokemon Special manga, Team Rocket summons out Moltres, the bird of fire to destroy Red and his teammate.


In Chapter 178, Moltres turned out to be male legendary-like pokemon, he was controlled by Green so that he was under her commands to help out Red with Articuno and Blue with Zapdos. Articuno , Freezer in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Zapdos , Thunder in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ...


In the anime

Prior to Pokémon: The Movie 2000, Moltres had only appeared in myth and imagery.


In the first episode of the series, Ash Ketchum sees a large, shining bird flying above the plain, later revealed to be a Ho-Oh. However, given the timing of the episode's debut, most people speculate that Ho-Oh was created by the series' staff and later incorporated into the second generation of games by Nintendo, or was intended to be one of the 3 winged mirages from the original games. Possible evidence supporting this theory includes the fact that, in the second episode, Ash saw a stone engraving of a legendary bird Pokémon and remarked that he had seen it, but Professor Oak said that he probably hadn't, saying that many people had searched their whole life for that Pokémon and never found it. Strangely, the image in question was not actually of Ho-Oh, but Moltres. Ho-Oh , Houou in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ...


In Episode 17, “Island of the Giant Pokémon,” a giant Moltres chases Team Rocket through the night on an island seemingly filled with all sorts of giant-sized Pokémon. It is revealed later that, like all said Pokémon, Moltres was merely a semi-sentient animatronic. Animatronic is the third album from Norweigan black metal band, The Kovenant, and was released in 1999 through Nuclear Blast. ...


In the episode "All Fired Up", where Ash and company have made it to the opening ceremony of the Pokémon League, a ball of fire comprised of the essence of Moltres is featured as the symbol of competition, much like the ceremonial torch seen in the Olympics. Ash is to relay the "Flame of Moltres" to the Indigo League Torch in this manner in order to signify the commencement of the games. However, Team Rocket had their eyes on the valuable flame, and soon seized it and attempted to use it to harm Ash. However, the flame had a mind of its own (possibly possessed by Moltres' spirit), and it backfired against Team Rocket, sending them to blast off once again in order to save Ash, Pikachu, and Bulbasaur. The olympic flame at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics The Olympic Flame or Olympic Fire is a symbol of the Olympic Games. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Bulbasaur , Fushigidane in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ...


The first official appearance of Moltres was in "Pokémon The Movie 2000: The Power of One", along with the other two winged mirages (Zapdos and Articuno). It was one of the two birds that the villainous collector, often referred to as both Gelardan and Lawrence III, captured to allow him access to Lugia's power, but the upset of the balance that occurred as a result nearly caused a worldwide weather catastrophe as Moltres was driven to wage war with its two rivals. They were quelled once Ash and Lugia fulfilled the prophecy related to the legendary birds. The official Pokémon logo. ... Lugia )[2] is one of the 493 fictional species from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ...


Another episode that doesn't feature Moltres, but is worthy of note in conjunction with the character, is "The Fortune Hunters", the final episode of the Johto Journeys season. In it, James of Team Rocket reads his fortune in a Pokémon fortune telling book, a personality test based on each person's birthdate. He is delighted to discover he is a "Moltres type". The book elaborates, "No matter what difficulties befall them, the Moltres type will always prevail and, just like a real Moltres, the Moltres type personality soars high above all others and triumphs". James nicknamed himself "James the Mighty Moltres" for the remainder of the episode(even donning a Moltres costume at one point) and his determination and confidence increased greatly, making him much more resourceful and helpful to the team. Sadly for James, the book was a fake created by fellow Team Rocket members Butch and Cassidy. Learning this destroyed James' confidence and he instantly went back to being a loser. (As a side note, James discovers his real personality type at the end of the episode from the real fortune telling book, and screams, aghast, "Oh, no! It can't be!", though it is never revealed exactly which Pokémon he is associated with.) This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Team Rocket ) is a fictional syndicate in the metaseries Pokémon. ...

Moltres in the Skyridge set.

The first fully corporeal Moltres seen on the show itself is seen in the Pokémon Chronicles episode "The Search for a Legend", where Richie and Silver try to climb Mt. Ember to find Moltres, but Butch and Cassidy are tagging to try to capture the winged mirage but was beaten by it, Silver decided to let it go. Image File history File links Moltrestcg. ... Image File history File links Moltrestcg. ... Pokémon Chronicles, known in Japan as ShÅ«kan Pokémon Hōsōkyoku (週刊ポケモン放送局) (Weekly Pokémon Broadcast), is a spin-off series of the Pokémon anime, revolving around characters other than Ash. ... The official Pokémon logo. ...


In the trading card game

Moltres, in all cases a Basic Fire-type Pokémon, has had plenty of cards under its name:

  • Fossil
  • Gym Heroes (as Blaine’s Moltres)
  • Gym Challenge (as Rocket’s Moltres)
  • Skyridge
  • EX Firered & Leafgreen (as Moltres EX, a secret hidden card - 115/112)
  • EX Team Rocket Returns (as Rocket’s Moltres EX, as a pure Dark type)

In addition, Moltres appeared as the 24th promotional card. It was one of three winged mirage cards handed out at random at theatrical showings of Pokémon: The movie 2000 (during the second week in theatres).


References

Books
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4

Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996 and they are two of the best-selling video games of all time. ... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... ‹ The template below (Poke-cleanup) has been proposed for deletion. ... Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, released in Japan as Pocket Monsters Ruby and Pocket Monsters Sapphire ), released on March 17, 2003 in North America for the Game Boy Advance, mark the beginning of the third generation in the Pokémon series of RPGs. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Pokémon Colosseum is the first GameCube incarnation of the Pokémon video game franchise. ...

External links

  • Official Pokémon website
  • Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Moltres as a species.
  • Moltres’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
  • Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
  • PsyPoke Pokédex entry
  • Smogon Pokédex entry
  • WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Moltres Previously hosted by Wikibooks
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