Dynamax Moltres Raid Guide

Moveset Information

Raid Information

Moltres sits a bit between the relative ease of Articuno and the pain-in-the-neck that is Zapdos. It's not hard to counter Moltres in general, but it still can deal quite a bit of damage. This can necessitate a few resets when trying to encounter the right moveset. Moltres also has a far bit of raw Attack behind it, meaning its attacks will DEFINITELY sting. This one will likely take a fair bit of coordination to effectively deal with.

Raid Counters

DPS Counters

Out current lack of Rock Type Max Moves means that we currently lack a BIG counter here, but fortunately we have Electric and Water options in spades right now. Gigantamax Kingler will tend to stand as the top option here, with Gigantamax Toxtricity and Gigantamax Blastoise falling a bit behind. After the big-3, every other option has its set of advantages and disadvantages.

Tank Counters

The majority of the top tank counters are Water Types due primarily to their Water resistance, while Moltres' fellow Fire Types also tend to stand up here for the same reason, though most of them aren't as naturally bulky as the top Water Type options.

It's worth noting that Excadrill is only a good Tank counter if you are able to roll Ancient Power and Sky Attack as Moltres' moveset, at which time it can also drop Rock Slide to rack up decent damage alongside its defensive utility.

Raid Information

• Choose a DPS counter and round out your team with Tank Counters. Your goal is to ensure that your DPS Counter can last as long as possible to maximize its potential damage output.

• Leading with your tank, charging the Max Meter, and then switching to your DPS counter during Dynamax is a simple general approach to getting great mileage from your fragile damage dealers.

• Due to the potency of some attacks, it is often important to stabilize your defenses before going on the offensive. During the first Dynamax phase, it is often beneficial to fortify your tank with Max Guard three times to significantly improve their survivability. Once their health is safe, you may begin switching to your DPS counters during the subsequent Dynamax phases to fully focus on their damage. Be sure to switch back to the tanks after the Dynamax phase ends to preserve your DPS counters!

• Remember that Max Guard also has a hidden redirection function. While a Pokemon is shielded, the boss will prioritize attacking said Pokemon when it uses its targeted Attack. Dodge this attack to help maintain your shields!

• Since this raid is capped at 4 players, it's important to coordinate healing and defenses. In the absence of good communication, making use of Max Spirit and Max Guard becomes even more important to maintain your group’s longevity. As Max Spirit and Max Guard are not unlocked by default, you may have Trainers in your group who are only capable of using Max Attacks.