- Moltres is the newest All-rounder Pokemon to join the Pokémon Unite roster.
- Moltres delivers powerful fiery attacks to enemies, while also having low ability cooldown thanks to its Basic Attack passive.
Moltres is the newest All-rounder-type Pokémon that has now joined the Pokémon Unite roster. Moltres uses its sustained fiery attacks to constantly burn and pressure the enemy Frontlines. Thanks to its Basic Attack passive, Moltres is also capable of instantly resetting the cooldown of its skills making it easier to spam the battlefield. This guide will let you know about Moltres in Pokémon Unite, its abilities, best items, and team compositions.
Moltres: In-game Cost
Moltres’ exclusive Unite license is available for grabs in its Exclusive Commemorative event, all for free.
Pokémon Unite Moltres Movesets
Basic Attack
Becomes a boosted attack every 5 attacks, dealing increased damage when it hits. After using a boosted attack, the user can use one move instantly, and the Unite Move gauge charges slightly.
Passive – Flame Body
When a basic attack or move deals damage to opposing Pokémon, it leaves them burned and increases their burn counter.
Ability 1 – Wing Attack
Has the user spread its wings and charge in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon.
Ability Choice at Level 5
At Level 5, Moltres will be able to use the following ability:
Sky Attack
Has the user spread its wings wide and attack with a powered-up dash in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon. When this move hits Pokémon from the opposing team, then for a short time, the more Pokémon from the opposing team the move hits, the more the user’s Defense and Sp. Def are increased.
Upgrade: Grants the user a shield effect when this move hits Pokémon from the opposing team.
Ability 2 – Incinerate
Has the user hurl a fiery orb in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon. The higher the burn counter of the opposing Pokémon it hits, the more damage it deals. When this move hits an opposing Pokémon, that Pokémon’s burn counter resets.
Ability Choice at Level 7
At Level 7, Moltres will be able to use the following ability:
Heat Waves
Has the user exhale hot breath in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon and gradually restoring the user’s HP for a short time. The higher the burn counter of the opposing Pokémon it hits, the more damage it deals.When this move hits an opposing Pokémon, that Pokémon’s burn counter resets.
Upgrade: Reduces this move’s cooldown when it deals damage to Pokémon from the opposing team.
Unite Move – Firebird Inferno
Has the user soar upward and unleash a blazing orb of fire toward the designated area, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon and maximizing their burn counter. After this move is used, the area around the opponents’ scorable goal zones will become visible to the user.
Best Items for Moltres in Pokémon Unite
Further in this guide, we will discuss the best-held items for Moltres in Pokémon Unite, as well as its best battle item.
Best Held Items
| Item(s) | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Wise Glasses | This held item greatly boosts Moltres’ Sp. Atk on the battlefield. |
| Choice Specs | It gives Moltres more Sp. Attack while enhancing its damage output as well. |
| Slick Spoon | It helps Moltres attacks ignore the enemy Speed Defense, making each attack hit harder. |
Besides the above-suggested builds, you can also use the following item builds:
- Wise Glasses, Slick spoon, and Drive Lens
- Scope Lens, Drive Lens, and Muscle Band.
Best Battle Items
- Eject Button: It helps Moltres to reposition in dire moments, great for offensive or defensive uses.
- X Speed: This Battle item grants a massive boost to Moltres’ Movement speed.
Pokémon Unite Moltres Gameplay Tips
Our Pokémon Unite Moltres Guide will now discuss how to play and achieve a perfect game plan for the Pokémon across the game. The following division has two sections of the early and late game, which players must make sure to read till the end.
Early Game
In terms of laning, you should go to the Top/Bottom Lane while using Moltres. In the early game, focus on safe farming and building early pressure in the lane. Unlock and use Wing Attack to dash through wild Pokémon and clear camps faster. This move is also helpful for repositioning during fights or escaping from dangerous situations. Utilize your Incinerate ability to poke enemies and deal extra damage after applying burn stacks via your other attacks.
One of the most powerful perks of using Moltres is its Basic Attack passive, which greatly reduces the cooldown of your abilities. All you have to do is hit the enemy Pokémon, be it wild or opposing enemy Pokémon; it is all the same. Therefore, you should utilize it to easily clear camps and farm faster early-on.
Since Moltres’ passive Flame Body increases its burn counter whenever you damage enemies, try to land basic attacks before using Incinerate to increase its damage. This way, you can even trigger a double combo on the enemy. Regardless, do not overextend. Farm safely and prepare for your Level 5 power spike.
Mid and Late Game
On reaching Level 5, Wing Attack turns into Sky Attack, while on reaching Level 7, Incinerate turns into Heat Wave, forming its core combo. Start fights with Sky Attack, dashing into enemies and increasing your Defense and Sp. Def, depending on how many opponents you hit. This allows Moltres to safely dive into fights and survive longer during teamfights or objectives Contest.
Once burn stacks build up, use Heat Waves to deal more damage while restoring some of your Health. Because the move’s damage increases with a higher burn counter, try to stack up with basic attacks or Sky Attack before using Heat Waves for the added damage.
Moltres’ Unite move “Firebird Inferno” is best used during major objective fights in the late game, where enemies are grouped together. The move deals strong burst damage while instantly maxing burn counters on enemies, allowing Moltres’ follow-up attacks and abilities to deal large bursts of damage. It is especially useful when contesting major objectives like Goal Zones, Groudon, and Regieleki, or when defending against enemy pushes.
Positioning of Moltres
The best path for Moltres would be the Top or the Bottom Lane. Allowing you to easily farm and rotate across lanes to help allies.
Moltres with other Pokémon
Our Pokémon Unite Moltres guide will also talk about the relationship between it and other Pokémon.
Best synergies with Moltres
Moltres is best paired with Defenders or Support-type Pokémon, as they can help provide extra defense and utility needed during crucial fights.
| Pokémon | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Slowbro | Snorlax’s highly disruptive abilities alongside Moltres’ offensive attacks and abilities would be quite powerful working together. |
| Cinderace | The burst of flaming attacks from Cinderace complements Moltres fiery attacks, making them a powerful Duo. |
| Blissey | The healing and sustain abilities from Blissey will constantly help Moltres to last longer during fights. |
Pokémon that are strong and weak against Moltres
| Pokémon that Moltres counters | Pokémon that counter Moltres |
|---|---|
| Decidueye | Zoroark |
| Mamoswine | Snorlax |
| Eldengoss | Mega Charizard X |
| Cramorant | Zeraora |
| Gardevoir | Slowbro |
Final Thoughts
You must keep all the valuable points in mind while playing with Moltres. It is indeed a powerful All-rounder equipped with a lot of offensive abilities to take down enemies in Pokémon Unite.
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