Editing Moltres

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{{Pokémon
|name=Moltres
|image=[[File:Moltres-Origin.png|300px]]
|caption={{symbol|pokemon}}<br>Moltres's official artwork from ''Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen''.
|game= ''[[SSB]]''<br>''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|moveused= Fly
|rarity={{fractions|4|583}} (''Melee'')<br>{{fractions|4|586}} (''Brawl'')<br>{{fractions|8|625}} (''SSB4'')<br>{{fractions|8|779}} (''Ultimate'')
|interwiki=bulbapedia
|interwikiname=Bulbapedia
|interwikipage=Moltres (Pokémon)
}}
{{cquote|''After making its appearance, it slowly lifts itself. The body is really hot. This is a Legendary Pokémon, so it’s a rare occasion to see it emerge.''|cite=[https://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/items/mball/mball10.html Pokémon Encyclopedia]|source=[[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]]}}
'''Moltres''' ({{ja|ファイヤー|Faiyā}}, ''Fire'') is a creature in the {{uv|Pokémon}} media franchise.

==Origin==
[[File:146MoltresRB.png|thumb|left|Moltres's official artwork from ''Pokémon Red and Blue''.]]
{{pkmn|Moltres}} is a Fire/Flying-type {{iw|Bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} introduced in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation I}}, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #146 as the "Flame Pokémon". Along with [[Articuno]] and [[Zapdos]], Moltres is part of a trio commonly referred to as the {{iw|bulbapedia|legendary birds}}. Along with the other legendary birds, Moltres received a Dark/Flying-type Galarian form in Generation VIII

It is stated that every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames that can brighten the night sky, and it arrival signals the end of winter and beginning of spring. If Moltres is injured, it is known to dip itself in magma to heal itself. It's Galarian form creates a more sinister, but equally flame-like aura that can consume the soul of anyone who lays their eyes upon it, becoming burned-out shadows of themselves.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
===As a background character===
[[File:Moltres64.gif|thumb|left|Moltres in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]Moltres made a minor cameo in ''Super Smash Bros.'' as a background character. In [[Saffron City]], very rarely, Moltres would fly by in the background.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
[[File:Moltres Pokeball SSBM.png|thumb|Moltres in ''Melee''.]]

===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
Moltres was introduced as a [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon in ''Melee''. Moltres uses Fly as its attack. Moltres remains in the middle of the screen for a few seconds, then flies away. Any character that makes contact with Moltres will take 40% [[damage]], and will be sent straight up and [[One-hit KO|OHKO'd]]. There are some instances when touching Moltres in the air [[meteor smash]]es the player; however, this attack can be [[meteor cancel]]led off stage. These are the only instances where someone can survive touching Moltres under normal conditions (such as teching away from Moltres upon being hit with a meteor hitbox in the air). Moltres is a legendary Pokémon, so its appearance is rare. Moltres' attack does not harm the summoner.

===Trophy===
Moltres features as a collectible [[trophy]], unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly in the [[Trophy Lottery]], though it only appears once all characters have been unlocked.
{{Trophy
|name=Moltres
|image=Moltres Trophy Melee.png
|desc=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. {{iw|bulbapedia|Sky Attack|move}}, the strongest of flying moves, is a perfect fit for this burning phenom, but it obviously also excels at powerful [[bulbapedia:Fire (type)|Fire-type]] moves.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Pokémon Red & Blue|release1=9/98}}
|game=Melee
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[File:MoltresBrawlDojo.jpg|thumb|Moltres in ''Brawl''.]]
Moltres returns to ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' from ''Melee'', keeping its old function. The main body of Moltres, upon being touched by a character, meteor smashes them with intense force, while the wings of Moltres send a character flying upwards, again with intense force. Just like in ''Melee'', touching Moltres is still an invariable OHKO under standard conditions unless an airborne opponent touches Moltres' body over ground (and thus gets meteor smashed into the ground). Moltres is the only original Legendary Bird to return in ''Brawl''. Moltres has been slightly buffed from ''Melee'', as its body hitbox now meteor smashes instead of its wings, and since the opponent is more likely to make contact with its wings, this helps ensure against an airborne opponent surviving contacting Moltres by getting hit by the meteor smash hitbox over ground.
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===Trophy===
{{Trophy
|name=Moltres
|image=Moltres - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc-ntsc=A Flame Pokémon. It's one of the Legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres appears in a town, it is said that spring will come earlier there than in other towns. If Moltres is injured, it apparently returns to a volcano to heal its wings with magma. Moltres spreads its wide, flame-covered wings and attacks opponents with the exciting and highly damaging Sky Attack.
|desc-pal=A Flame Pokémon. It's one of the Legendary bird Pokémon. When MOLTRES appears in a town, it is said that spring will come earlier there than in other towns. If MOLTRES is injured, it apparently returns to a volcano to heal its wings with magma. MOLTRES spreads its wide, flame-covered wings and attacks opponents with the exciting and highly-damaging Sky Attack.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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===Sticker===
{|class="wikitable"
! Name
! Game
! Effect
! Fighter(s)
|-
| {{pkmn|Moltres}}
| {{uv|Pokémon}} series
| {{EffectIcon|Flame}} Attack +20
| {{StickerHead|Pikachu|Pokémon Trainer|Lucario|Jigglypuff}}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|Moltres|Pokémon series}}

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[File:Moltres_SSB3DS.JPG|thumb|Moltres in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''.]]
Moltres reprises its role in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' as a Poké Ball summon, functioning identically to ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'' aside from being no longer able to OHKO.
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===Trophy===
Moltres's trophy appears in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Kanto Region'' Trophy Box.
{{Trophy
|name=Moltres
|image-3ds=MoltresTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=MoltresTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=This Fire/Flying-type Pokémon is one of three Legendary birds in the Kanto region. It will use Fly when called into a Smash Bros. battle, flapping its orange wings and sending fire out around it. Getting hit hurts and could launch you so far, you'd make Moltres jealous. That isn't a good thing...
|desc-pal=Moltres is one of the three Legendary Bird Pokémon of the Kanto region, along with Articuno and Zapdos. When spreading its huge wings and taking flight, it can make the flames all over its body burn even brighter. If you get hit by those flames during its Fly attack, you might go flying even further than Moltres!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue|release1=09/1998|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X & Pokémon Y|release2=10/2013}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|release1=10/1999|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X/Y|release2=10/2013}}
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[File:Moltres SSBU.png|thumb|Moltres as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
Moltres returns as a Poké Ball summon once again, and makes its cameo appearance in Saffron City.

Moltres cannot be summoned on Brinstar, Corneria, Find Mii, Jungle Japes, Reset Bomb Forest, The Great Cave Offensive, Tomodachi Life, Tortimer Island, WarioWare Inc., or Yoshi's Island.
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===Spirit===
Moltres also appears alongside [[Articuno]] and [[Zapdos]] as a Legend-class [[primary spirit]].

Moltres' Spirit Battle uses a red {{SSBU|Lucas}} puppet fighter starting off with the Poké Ball containing Moltres, and is fought on the [[Find Mii]] stage's [[Battlefield form]]. He is fought along with the cyan and orange Lucas puppet fighters representing Articuno and Zapdos respectively. During the battle, the Lucas puppet fighters will reflect projectiles, referencing the Legendary birds' defensive abilities. The red Lucas puppet fire also frequently uses [[PK Fire]], referencing Moltres' Fire type.

{|class="wikitable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability !! Series
|-
| 462 || {{SpiritTableName|Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres}} || {{SpiritType|Attack}} || ★★★★ || 3 || 4007 || 10019 || 2384 || 5961 || 1623 || 4058 || No Effect || ''Pokémon'' Series
|}
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Moltres (SSB).png|Moltres sprite from ''Super Smash Bros.''
SSBUMoltres.png|Official Artwork of Moltres from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|ファイヤー|Faiyā}}, ''Fire''
|en=Moltres
|fr=Sulfura
|es=Moltres
|de=Lavados
|it=Moltres
|nl=Moltres
|ru={{rollover|Молтрес|Moltres|?}}
|ko={{rollover|파이어|Pai-eo|?}}, ''Fire''
|zh_cn={{rollover|火焰鸟|Huǒyànniǎo|?}}
|zh_tw={{rollover|火焰鳥|Huǒyànniǎo|?}}
}}

==Trivia==
*Moltres is the only member of the "{{iw|bulbapedia|Legendary birds}}" (along with its {{iw|bulbapedia|trio master}}, [[Lugia]]) to reappear as a [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon past ''Melee''.
*Moltres is one of four legendary Poké Ball Pokémon to appear in every installment since ''Melee'', the other three being [[Entei]], [[Suicune]], and [[Lugia]]. This also makes Moltres the only legendary Pokémon to appear in every ''Smash'' game.
**Although Moltres did appear in [[Super Smash Bros.]], it was only a cameo appearance in [[Saffron City]].
[[File:Flameless Moltres.jpeg|thumb|Moltres when the camera's effects are turned off in ''Ultimate''.]]
*In ''Ultimate'', if the camera's effects are turned off, Moltres will be missing some flames.
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