Moltres

Moltres is a fictional creature in the Pokémon media franchise.

Creature description
Moltres is a large orange bird with plumage of fire, and is one of a trio of legendary avian species that are capable of powerful abilities based on elements. Information from the Pokédex entries throughout the Pokémon RPG series states the following: Known as "the fire bird" for its powers over fire, every flap of its flaring wings creates a giant dazzle of flashing flames that turns even the night sky red and scatters embers, which is a thrilling sight to behold. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring and bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits. If it is injured, it is said to dip its body into the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.

Moltres is one of the three Legendary Bird Pokémon that appeared in the first generation games. Moltres's whole body is made of flames, and it appears to resemble a phoenix. In the original Pokémon, Moltres can be found on Victory Road. In the GBA remake however, Moltres can be found on top of Mt. Ember. Moltres has made numerous appearances in the Anime.



As a Poké Ball Pokémon
Moltres appears as a Poké Ball Pokémon in Melee. Moltres uses Sky Attack as its attack. Moltres remains in the middle of the screen for a few seconds then flies. Any character that makes contact with Moltres will take heavy damage and will die at low percentages. The character is forced to the top of the screen if he/she makes contact with Moltres. Moltres is a legendary Pokémon, so its appearance is rare. Moltres's attack does not harm the summoner.

As a trophy
Moltres features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the Trophy Lottery and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches. It reads as follows:


 * As tradition has it, the onset of spring heralds the return of this legendary Pokémon from its southern home. Its bright orange color and fiery aspect lends to its overwhelming appearance. Sky Attack, the strongest of flying moves, is a perfect fit for this burning phenom, but it obviously also excels at powerful Fire-type moves.
 * Pokémon Red & Blue, 09/98



As a Poké Ball Pokémon
Moltres returns to Brawl from Melee, but with its attack detailed. One would think that with the exclusive moves of Articuno (Blizzard) and Zapdos (Thunder) from Melee, the motionless Moltres would simply use its burning body to perform Sky Attack. But the Dojo states that Moltres simply uses Fly. Either way, it performs the same move and notion as it did in Melee.