How to beat Moltres Raid in Pokemon Go

The fiery Moltres is all set to star in Pokemon Go‘s 5-Star Raids and you must be waiting with bated breath to catch this powerful Legendary.

While beating this Raid Boss isn’t as difficult as other 5-Star battles, you still need to assemble a team of powerful Pokemon to get the job done.

So, here are the recommended counters to beat Moltres Raids along with its weaknesses, moveset, and shiny odds.

Best counters for Moltres Raid in Pokemon Go

Pokemon	Moveset	Sprite
Mega Diancie	Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Mega Tyranitar	Smack Down and Stone Edge
Mega Aerodactyl	Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Rampardos	Smack Down and Rock Slide
Rhyperior	Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Tyrantrum	Rock Throw and Meteor Beam

The counters listed above are the best in Pokemon Go but you can also consider other options such as Terrakion, Gigalith, Primal Kyogre, Aurorus, and Mega Swampert.

Mega Evolutions are the top counters since they boost the damage output of teammates sharing their type. So, a Mega Tyranitar will increase the power of all Rock-type moves used by other species as long as it is present on the battlefield.

How to get Moltres in Pokemon Go

You can catch Moltres after beating it in its 5-Star Raid. These Raids will run from August 3 until August 12, 2024.

Once the battle is complete, you can encounter the Legendary with limited Premium Balls to capture it. Use Golden Razz Berries to increase your chances of catching the Raid Pokemon since they tend to come out of the Premium Balls very often.

Moltres is a top attacker in PvE battles, so if you catch a perfect IV version, power it up without hesitation.

Moltres weaknesses

Moltres is weak to Electric, Rock, and Water-type attacks in Pokemon Go. Keep in mind that is double weak to Rock-type moves, so prioritize using counters of this type during the battle.

This double weakness makes Moltres easier to beat than other Legendaries. Additionally, powering up your counters to high levels will help you complete the battle quickly.

Moltres moveset

Fast Moves

• Fire Spin (Fire)
• Wing Attack (Flying)

Charged Moves

• Fire Blast (Fire)
• Overheat (Fire)
• Heat Wave (Fire)
• Sky Attack* (Flying)
• Ancient Power (Rock)

Sky Attack is Moltres’ strongest attack Charged Move but you’ll need an Elite Charged TM to teach it.

Can Moltres be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Moltres is available in Pokemon Go, and the odds of finding it are 1 in 20 encounters.

Also, remember that any shiny Legendary from a Raid is a guaranteed catch. So, use Pinap Berries to earn double Candy when you catch it instead of resorting to Golden Razz Berries.

Along with Moltres, you can battle other Raids in Pokemon Go, including Mega Aerodactyl and Shadow Lugia.