Iron Hands (#0992) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP154214–261418–512

Atk140130–211256–416

Def108101–176198–346

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD6865–132126–258

Spe5049–11294–218

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Iron Hands outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Ground2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Electric½×Rock½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostFireWaterGrassIceDragon

Abilities

Quark Drive
Raises highest stat on Electric Terrain, or if holding Booster Energy.

Competitive

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10% of teams · rank #20 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Tera Type: Grass

Drain Punch
Fake Out
Wild Charge
Ice Punch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players6.67%
Rated 1500+8.34%
Rated 1695+10%
Rated 1825+9.99%

Usage by month

Oct 202510%

Moves

Drain Punch84.2%
Fake Out76.9%
Wild Charge58%
Ice Punch40.7%
Heavy Slam24.7%
Thunder Punch18.2%
Close Combat17.3%
Swords Dance17%
Protect12.3%
Supercell Slam7.7%

Items

Assault Vest60.3%
Booster Energy18.1%
Clear Amulet8.5%
Sitrus Berry4.3%
Leftovers2.8%
Psychic Seed2.8%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Adamant 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD8.5%
Brave 8 HP / 252 Atk / 248 SpD5.9%
Adamant 136 Atk / 208 SpD / 164 Spe5.8%
Brave 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD4.3%
Adamant 76 HP / 180 Atk / 12 Def / 196 SpD / 44 Spe4.3%

Tera types

Grass33.9%
Water21.5%
Fighting10.9%
Flying6.3%

Common teammates

Farigiraf29%
Incineroar26.1%
Sinistcha19.7%
Tornadus19.1%
Torkoal18.3%
Chi-Yu17.1%
Indeedee-F16.8%
Landorus15.3%

Evolution

Iron Hands does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1Arm ThrustHits 2-5 times in one turn.FightingPhys15100%20

1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

7Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

14WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

21Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

28SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

35Force PalmHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.FightingPhys60100%10

42Seismic TossInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.FightingPhys—100%20

49ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

56Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

63Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

70DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

77Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

84Belly DrumUser pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.NormalStatus——10

91Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Egg moves 1

EggElectric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Paradox Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#384

This Pokémon shares many similarities with Iron Hands, an object mentioned in a certain expedition journal.
Violet
It is very similar to a cyborg covered exclusively by a paranormal magazine. The cyborg was said to be the modified form of a certain athlete.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: テツノカイナ
Japanese (romaji): Tetsunokaina
Korean: 무쇠손
Chinese (Traditional): 鐵臂膀
Chinese (Simplified): 铁臂膀
French: Paume-de-Fer
German: Eisenhand
Spanish: Ferropalmas
Italian: Manoferrea

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 50 ≈6.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 285
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).

Iron Hands

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