| Flavor Text |
 | Sword | It’s one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow. |
Shield | There are stories of this Pokémon using its radiant, flame-cloaked wings to light up paths for those lost in the mountains. |  | Sword | This Pokémon’s sinister, flame-like aura will consume the spirit of any creature it hits. Victims become burned-out shadows of themselves. |
Shield | The sinister aura that blazes like molten fire around this Pokémon is what inspired the name Moltres. | | Brilliant Diamond | It is one of the legendary bird Pokémon. Its appearance is said to indicate the coming of spring. |
| Shining Pearl |
Galarian Form Level Up |
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % |
|---|
| — | Gust |  |  | 40 | 100 | 35 | -- |
| A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. |
| — | Leer |  |  | -- | 100 | 30 | 100 |
| The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| 5 | Payback |  |  | 50 | 100 | 10 | -- |
| The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled. |
| 10 | Safeguard | | | -- | 101 | 25 | -- |
| The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| 15 | Wing Attack | | | 60 | 100 | 35 | -- |
| The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage. |
| 20 | Agility |  | | -- | 101 | 30 | -- |
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| 25 | Ancient Power |  | | 60 | 100 | 5 | 10 |
| The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user's stats at once. |
| 30 | Sucker Punch | | | 70 | 100 | 5 | -- |
| This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| 35 | Air Slash | | | 75 | 95 | 15 | 30 |
| The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 40 | After You | | | -- | 101 | 15 | -- |
| The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user. |
| 45 | Fiery Wrath | | | 90 | 100 | 10 | 20 |
| The user transforms its wrath into a fire-like aura to attack. This may also make opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| 50 | Nasty Plot | | | -- | 101 | 20 | -- |
| The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| 55 | Hurricane | | | 110 | 70 | 10 | 30 |
| The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target. |
| 60 | Endure | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- |
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 65 | Memento | | | -- | 100 | 10 | -- |
| The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| 70 | Sky Attack | | | 140 | 90 | 5 | 30 |
| A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch. |
Standard Level Up |
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % |
|---|
| — | Gust | | | 40 | 100 | 35 | -- |
| A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. |
| — | Leer | | | -- | 100 | 30 | 100 |
| The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| 5 | Ember |  | | 40 | 100 | 25 | 10 |
| The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| 10 | Safeguard | | | -- | 101 | 25 | -- |
| The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| 15 | Wing Attack | | | 60 | 100 | 35 | -- |
| The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage. |
| 20 | Agility | | | -- | 101 | 30 | -- |
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| 25 | Ancient Power | | | 60 | 100 | 5 | 10 |
| The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user's stats at once. |
| 30 | Incinerate | | | 60 | 100 | 15 | -- |
| The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable. |
| 35 | Air Slash | | | 75 | 95 | 15 | 30 |
| The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 40 | Roost | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- |
| The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| 45 | Heat Wave | | | 95 | 90 | 10 | 10 |
| The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn. |
| 50 | Sunny Day | | | -- | 101 | 5 | -- |
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| 55 | Hurricane | | | 110 | 70 | 10 | 30 |
| The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target. |
| 60 | Endure | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- |
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 65 | Burn Up | | | 130 | 100 | 5 | -- |
| To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type. |
| 70 | Sky Attack | | | 140 | 90 | 5 | 30 |
| A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch. |
Sword & Shield Technical Machine Attacks |
| TM # | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | Form |
|---|
| TM06 | Fly | | | 90 | 95 | 15 | -- | |
| The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn. |
| TM08 | Hyper Beam | | | 150 | 90 | 5 | -- | |
| The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM09 | Giga Impact | | | 150 | 90 | 5 | -- | |
| The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM11 | Solar Beam |  | | 120 | 100 | 10 | -- | |
| In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM13 | Fire Spin | | | 35 | 85 | 15 | 100 | |
| The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns. |
| TM19 | Safeguard | | | -- | 101 | 25 | -- | |
| The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| TM21 | Rest | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM24 | Snore | | | 50 | 100 | 15 | 30 | |
| This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM26 | Scary Face | | | -- | 100 | 10 | -- | |
| The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| TM30 | Steel Wing |  | | 70 | 90 | 25 | 10 | |
| The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user's Defense stat. |
| TM32 | Sandstorm | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance |  | | -- | 101 | 5 | -- | |
| The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | | | -- | 101 | 5 | -- | |
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM38 | Will-O-Wisp | | | -- | 85 | 15 | -- | |
| The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM39 | Facade | | | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- | |
| This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM40 | Swift | | | 60 | 101 | 20 | -- | |
| Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| TM44 | Imprison | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| TM46 | Weather Ball | | | 50 | 100 | 10 | -- | |
| This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather. |
| TM56 | U-turn |  | | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- | |
| After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM57 | Payback | | | 50 | 100 | 10 | -- | |
| The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled. |
| TM58 | Assurance | | | 60 | 100 | 10 | -- | |
| If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled. |
| TM76 | Round | | | 60 | 100 | 15 | -- | |
| The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM77 | Hex |  | | 65 | 100 | 10 | -- | |
| This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| TM85 | Snarl | | | 55 | 95 | 15 | 100 | |
| The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon. |
| TM92 | Mystical Fire | | | 75 | 100 | 10 | 100 | |
| The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM95 | Air Slash | | | 75 | 95 | 15 | 30 | |
| The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. |
Technical Record Attacks |
| TR # | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | Form |
|---|
| TR02 | Flamethrower | | | 90 | 100 | 15 | 10 | |
| The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TR12 | Agility | | | -- | 101 | 30 | -- | |
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| TR15 | Fire Blast | | | 110 | 85 | 5 | 10 | |
| The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TR20 | Substitute | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TR26 | Endure | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball | | | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | |
| The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TR36 | Heat Wave | | | 95 | 90 | 10 | 10 | |
| The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn. |
| TR37 | Taunt | | | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | |
| The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TR42 | Hyper Voice | | | 90 | 100 | 10 | -- | |
| The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. |
| TR43 | Overheat | | | 130 | 90 | 5 | 100 | |
| The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TR55 | Flare Blitz | | | 120 | 100 | 15 | 10 | |
| The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn. |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse | | | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | |
| The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TR66 | Brave Bird | | | 120 | 100 | 15 | -- | |
| The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| TR68 | Nasty Plot | | | -- | 101 | 20 | -- | |
| The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TR81 | Foul Play | | | 95 | 100 | 15 | -- | |
| The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals. |
| TR89 | Hurricane | | | 110 | 70 | 10 | 30 | |
| The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target. |
BDSP Technical Machine Attacks |
| TM # | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % |
|---|
| TM05 | Roar | | | -- | 101 | 20 | -- |
| The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | | | -- | 101 | 5 | -- |
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | | 150 | 90 | 5 | -- |
| The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- |
| This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | | | -- | 101 | 5 | -- |
| The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | | | -- | 101 | 25 | -- |
| The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | | | 120 | 100 | 10 | -- |
| In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | -- | 101 | 15 | -- |
| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | | | 90 | 100 | 15 | 10 |
| The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- |
| A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | | 110 | 85 | 5 | 10 |
| The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | | | 60 | 101 | 20 | -- |
| The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| TM42 | Facade | | | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- |
| This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- |
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM47 | Steel Wing | | | 70 | 90 | 25 | 10 |
| The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user's Defense stat. |
| TM50 | Overheat | | | 130 | 90 | 5 | 100 |
| The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM51 | Roost | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- |
| The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| TM58 | Endure | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- |
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | | | -- | 85 | 15 | -- |
| The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | | | 150 | 90 | 5 | -- |
| The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- |
| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | | -- | 85 | 15 | -- |
| The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Pluck | | | 60 | 100 | 20 | -- |
| The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| TM89 | U-turn | | | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- |
| After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- |
| The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM94 | Fly | | | 90 | 95 | 15 | -- |
| The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn. |
| TM97 | Defog | | | -- | 101 | 15 | -- |
| A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness. |
| TM98 | Rock Smash |  | | 40 | 100 | 15 | 50 |
| The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
Usable Max Moves |
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Max Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | Form |
|---|
| Max Flare | | | 140(Phy)/140(Spe) | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| This is a Fire-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user intensifies the sun for five turns. |
| Max Flutterby | |
| 120
120 | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Max Strike | |
| 150(Phy)/150(Spe)
150(Phy)/150(Spe) | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Max Phantasm | | | 130 | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat. |
| Max Airstream | |
| 140(Phy)/140(Spe)
140(Phy)/140(Spe) | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Speed stats. |
| Max Rockfall | |
| 110
110 | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns. |
| Max Quake |  | | 120 | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats. |
| Max Darkness | | | 130(Phy)/130(Spe) | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Max Overgrowth | | | 140 | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| This is a Grass-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. |
| Max Steelspike | |
| 120
120 | 101 | 10 | -- | |
| This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats. |
| Max Guard | |
|
| 101 | 10 | -- | |
| This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Transfer Only Moves(Details) |
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | Method |
|---|
| Toxic |  | | -- | 90 | 10 | -- | Gen VII TM06 |
| A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| Flame Charge | | | 50 | 100 | 20 | 100 | Gen VII TM43 |
| Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat. |
| Confide | | | -- | 101 | 20 | 100 | Gen VII TM100 |
| The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Headbutt | | | 70 | 100 | 15 | 30 | Let's Go TM01 |
| The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Reflect | | | -- | 101 | 20 | -- | Let's Go TM09 |
| A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| Tailwind | | | -- | 101 | 15 | -- | Move Tutor - USM |
| The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns. |
| Laser Focus | | | -- | 101 | 30 | -- | Move Tutor - USM |
| The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit. |
| Air Cutter | | | 60 | 95 | 25 | -- | Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Mud-slap | | | 20 | 100 | 10 | 100 | Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Twister |  | | 40 | 100 | 20 | 20 | Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch. |
| Double-edge | | | 120 | 100 | 15 | -- | Move Tutor - FRLG |
| A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Mimic | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- | Move Tutor - FRLG |
| The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Curse | | | -- | 101 | 10 | -- | Gen II TM03 |
| A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Detect | | | -- | 101 | 5 | -- | Gen II TM43 |
| This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Peck | | | 35 | 100 | 35 | -- | RB Lv. 1 | Y Lv. 1 |
| The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
| Whirlwind | | | -- | 101 | 20 | -- | Gen I TM04 |
| The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Take Down | | | 90 | 85 | 20 | -- | Gen I TM09 |
| A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
