How to get Moltres in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Many players may be wondering how they can get their hands on Moltres and Shiny Moltres in Pokemon GO. The best way to catch these Pocket Monsters is to beat them in the 5-star Raid Battles that are coming to Niantic's mobile game in August.

Moltres made its Pokemon GO debut on July 31, 2017. Meanwhile, its alternate colored-scheme form was released as a part of Moltres Day on September 8, 2018.

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Each method to obtain Moltres in Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO - Moltres (Image via TPC)

Here are the ways you can go about obtaining Moltres in Pokemon GO:

• Beat 5-star Raids
• Complete Research Tasks
• Rescue from Team GO Rocket
• Win GO Battle League
• Trade

1) Beat 5-star Raids

Moltres is a dual Fire and Flying-type Pokemon. It is weakened when type moves of Rock, Electric, and Water are used on it. Rock-type attacks are more effective on the Pocket Monster than Electric- and Water-type ones.

You can use the following raid parties for the upcoming Moltres in Pokemon GO 5-star Raids (August 3, 2024, to August 12, 2024). The Raid Hour for the creature will be held on August 7, 2024, from 6 pm to 7 pm local time.

Counters to beat Moltres in Pokemon GO

• Shadow Rampardos: Smack Down and Rock Slide
• Mega Diancie: Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Shadow Rhyperior: Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
• Mega Aerodactyl: Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Gigalith: Smack Down and Meteor Beam
• Tyranitar: Smack Down and Stone Edge
• Omastar: Rock Throw and Rock Slide

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2) Complete Research Tasks

Pokemon GO’s Research Tasks offer unique items and Pokemon encounters as completion rewards. These may include Moltres encounters, depending on the type of quest you undertake. Interestingly, the Shadow variant of this Legendary Pokemon is also obtainable from the stories.

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3) Get Moltres in Pokemon GO by rescuing it from Team GO Rocket

Shadow Moltres (Image via TPC)

Team GO Rocket members possess various types of Shadow Pocket Monsters. The purification method, which removes the corruption of the hearts of these entities, can make these critters non-shadow variants.

This means that when you rescue a Shadow Moltres from the clutch of these characters, you can purify it and convert it into its base form.

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4) Win GO Battle League

On rare occasions, you may obtain Moltres encounters by winning matches in the GO Battle League. It doesn’t matter which mode you choose to battle in, but if you manage to emerge victorious, you could earn an encounter with the Pocket Monster.

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5) Trade

Legendary Pokemon cannot be traded normally. So, if your friend has a Moltres in Pokemon GO and would like to give it to you, you can mark a date of an event on your calendar that offers special trade bonuses. Remember that you will need a significant amount of Stardust to complete the trade.

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How to get Shiny Moltres in Pokemon GO

Shiny Moltres (Image via TPC)

To get Shiny Moltres, you can win 5-star Raid Battles featuring Moltres, complete Research tasks, rescue a Shiny Shadow Moltres and convert it into its non-Shadow form through purification, win GBL fights, or trade with your friends.