Is Moltres viable in Gen 9 Monocolor?

Moltres is ranked #51 in Gen 9 Monocolor with 3.44% usage according to Smogon Mar 2026 - May 2026 data.

Moltres counters

Gen 9 Monocolor · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

#0146 Moltres

FireFlying

USAGE 3.4% #51

ABILITYFlame Body

BASE STATS

HP 90

ATK 100

DEF 90

SPA 125

SPD 85

SPE 90

BST580

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Rock

2×

WaterElectric

½×

FireFightingSteelFairy

¼×

GrassBug

0×

Ground

Moves

Roost 100.0% Flamethrower 100.0% U-turn 99.6% Roar 99.6% Air Slash 0.4% Will-O-Wisp 0.4% Scorching Sands 0.0% Fire Blast 0.0%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots 100.0% Assault Vest 0.0% Leftovers 0.0% Wide Lens 0.0%

Abilities

Flame Body100.0%Pressure0.0%

Tera Types

Fairy 66.1% Ground 33.6% Fire 0.4% Water 0.0% Steel 0.0% Grass 0.0%

Common Teammates

Zapdos-Galar20.1%

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #51 with 3.44% usage. Sorted by reliability score.