Iron Valiant (#1006) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP74134–181258–352

Atk130121–200238–394

Def9085–156166–306

SpA120112–189220–372

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe116108–184213–364

Total590Higher than 93% 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 116). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+184Max168No SP136Min122Scarf276Tailwind368

At max Speed, Iron Valiant outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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×Flying2×Poison2×Psychic2×Steel2×

Resists

Bug¼×Dark¼×Fighting½×Rock½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalGroundGhostFireWaterGrassElectricIce

Abilities

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

Competitive

SV SinglesOUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexOU

18.14% of teams · rank #7 · Singles · 1695+ rating · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Booster Energy
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ghost

Moonblast
Knock Off
Close Combat
Encore

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

Usage by rating

All players13.71%
Rated 1500+15.55%
Rated 1695+18.14%
Rated 1825+18.1%

Usage by month

Oct 202518.14%

Moves

Moonblast77.7%
Knock Off45%
Close Combat42.8%
Encore38.2%
Shadow Ball35%
Calm Mind29.8%
Thunderbolt26%
Swords Dance24.2%
Vacuum Wave21.3%
Spirit Break12.5%

Items

Booster Energy83.8%
Choice Specs10.7%
Choice Scarf1.6%
Heavy-Duty Boots1.2%
Life Orb0.9%
Expert Belt0.8%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe29.1%
Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe15.4%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe8.1%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe6%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe5.6%

Tera types

Ghost30.3%
Steel30.3%
Fairy21.9%
Dark7.6%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Iron Valiant does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

1DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

1Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

1Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

7HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

14FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

21Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

28Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

35Psycho CutHas an increased chance for a critical hit.PsychicPhys70100%20

42Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

49Leaf BladeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys90100%15

56MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

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

70Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

77Destiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

84Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

84Wide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

91Spirit BreakHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairyPhys75100%15

TM / HM / TR 66

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

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

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

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

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%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

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

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

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

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

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

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

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

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

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

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

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

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

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——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

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

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

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

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

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: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#398

It’s possible that this is the object listed as Iron Valiant in a certain expedition journal.
Violet
It has some similarities to a mad scientist’s invention covered in a paranormal magazine.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: テツノブジン
Japanese (romaji): Tetsunobujin
Korean: 무쇠무인
Chinese (Traditional): 鐵武者
Chinese (Simplified): 铁武者
French: Garde-de-Fer
German: Eisenkrieger
Spanish: Ferropaladín
Italian: Eroeferreo

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 295
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).