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Best Counters for Galarian Moltres

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Galarian Moltres.

DarkFlying
Galarian Moltres Pokémon sprite

Galarian Moltres

#0146

Quick answer

Galarian Moltres is best pressured by Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Electric×2Ice×2Rock×2Fairy×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Electric×2Ice×2Rock×2Fairy×2

Type matchup table

Electric type iconElectric2x
Ice type iconIce2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Fairy type iconFairy2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Ghost type iconGhost0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Ground type iconGround0x
Psychic type iconPsychic0x

Recommended practical counters

Baxcalibur Pokémon sprite

Baxcalibur

#0998

Strong physical attacker
DragonIce
  • Deals 2x damage with Ice-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ice-type attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeIce×2

Mostly neutral switch-in

145 offense · 87 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Electric×2Ice×2Rock×2Fairy×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Electric type pageIce type pageRock type pageFairy type page

Counter notes for Galarian Moltres

  • Galarian Moltres is a Dark / Flying Pokémon with 90 base Speed and stronger special attack (100 Sp. Atk). Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Galarian Moltres has 4 2× weaknesses and no 4× weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Dark / Flying STAB.
  • Known abilities include Berserk. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Dark / Flying unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Galarian Moltres is a regional form of Moltres. Standard Moltres has Fire / Flying typing and therefore a different defensive profile.

What not to use

Ground×0Psychic×0Grass×0.5Ghost×0.5Dark×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Galarian Moltres weakness chartGalarian Moltres PokédexDark / Flying countersElectric type pageIce type pageRock type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Galarian Moltres?

Galarian Moltres is best countered by Pokémon that can use Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Dark / Flying STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Galarian Moltres?

Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy are the strongest attacking types against Galarian Moltres, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Galarian Moltres super-effectively?

Galarian Moltres has 4 super-effective attacking options: Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Dark / Flying STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Galarian Moltres counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Galarian Moltres?

Avoid relying on Ground, Psychic, Grass, Ghost, and Dark attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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