One-dimensional (1D) NiMoO4 center dot xH(2)O nanorods and beta-FeMoO4 microrods are successfully synthesized by simple hydrothermal method without using any organic solvents. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns reveal the single phase formation of nickel molybdate (NiMoO4 center dot xH(2)O) and pure monoclinic phase of beta-FeMoO4. The growth of one dimensional morphology of both the molybdates are identified from scanning and transmission electron microscopes (SEM and TEM). The cyclic voltammogram envisage the pseudocapacitance behavior of NiMoO4 center dot xH(2)O and beta-FeMoO4 through the reversible redox reactions of Ni3+/Ni2+ and Fe3+/Fe2+ ions. An asymmetric supercapacitor is fabricated using NiMoO4 center dot xH(2)O nanorods and beta-FeMoO4 as a positive and negative electrode, respectively. The beta-FeMoO4 parallel to NiMoO4 center dot xH(2)O asymmetric supercapacitor delivers a capacitance of 81 F g(-1) at a current density of 1 mA cm(-2). The cell exhibits a high energy density of 29 W h kg(-1) and good cycling stability even after 1000 cycles. (C) 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.