The Pokemon Go Kanto Tour is currently underway. At the moment trainers around the world who have bought the pass are trying to catch all 150 original Pokemon; each Pokemon offers the chance to get a shiny version. For the event, you have the chance to catch shiny versions of all 151 pokemon, even ones not previously released. Trainers will have to choose between Team Red or Team Green. Mewtwo, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres have returned to Pokemon Go. The legendary Bird Trio may not be everyone’s top priority but is required to complete the Kanto tour challenge. Here is how to take on the Moltres raid.
Moltres Raid Stats
- Moltres is a Fire Flying-Type Pokemon
- It is weak to electric, water, and rock (2x) type moves
- Moltres’s Base HP is 207
- Its Attack is 251 and Defense 181
- The base catch CP is between 1896 and 1980
- The Boosted Catch CP is between 2370 and 2475
- It is weather boosted by sunny or windy weather
- Moltres’s fast moves are Wing Attack or Fire Spin
- Its charged moves are Overheat, Fireblast, Heatwave, Ancient Power, and Sky Attack
- Moltres’s Raid CP is 45609
General Counters
Going into the Moltres raid, you will need Pokemon with a high defense or type advantage. Below is a list of Pokemon to help you take down the Moltres raid. The first six provide you with the best chance to take it down; however, we will provide you with some alternatives in case you are missing any.
- Rampardos – Smack Down & Rock Slide
- Rhyperior – Smack Down & Rock Wrecker
- Terrakion – Smack Down & Rock Slide
- Tyranitar – Smack Down & Stone Edge
- Gilgalith – Smack Down & Rock Slide
- Aerodactyl – Rock Throw & Rock Slide
Some key alternative Pokemon are:
- Mega Ampharos
- Mega Gyarados
- Blastoise
- Suicune
- Shadow Electrivire
- Raikou
- Zapdos
- Rhydon
- Golem
Additional Raid Guides
- Mewtwo Raid Guide
- Articuno Raid Guide
- Zapdos Raid Guide
Hopefully, this list guide will help you to take down the Moltres raid. If you are lucky, you might have the chance to catch a Shiny Moltres.