Iron Thorns (#0995) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP100160–207310–404

Atk134125–204245–403

Def110103–178202–350

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD8480–149155–293

Spe7269–136134–267

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 72). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+136Max124No SP92Min82Scarf204Tailwind272

At max Speed, Iron Thorns outspeeds 13 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

Ground4×Fighting2×Grass2×Water2×

Resists

Flying¼×Electric½×Fire½×Normal½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

RockBugGhostSteelPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

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

Competitive

SV SinglesNUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

1.39% of teams · rank #79 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Loaded Dice
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def
Tera Type: Flying

Supercell Slam
Dragon Dance
Stealth Rock
Earthquake

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

Usage by rating

All players1.47%
Rated 1500+1.72%
Rated 1630+1.39%
Rated 1760+0.37%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.39%

Moves

Supercell Slam55.5%
Dragon Dance52.3%
Stealth Rock40.8%
Earthquake39.6%
Stone Edge38.4%
Rock Blast36.7%
Pin Missile36.1%
Thunder Wave31.4%
Ice Punch22.5%
Taunt16.3%

Items

Loaded Dice36%
Quick Claw31%
Booster Energy29%
Air Balloon3.9%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.1%
Assault Vest0%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def31%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe14.1%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.5%
Adamant 40 HP / 212 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.4%
Jolly 252 Atk / 16 Def / 240 Spe6.6%

Tera types

Flying49.5%
Bug39.7%
Ghost9.7%
Dragon0.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

Iron Thorns does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

1Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

1Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

1Rock ThrowInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

1Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

7ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

21Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

28BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

35ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

42Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

49SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

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

63Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

70EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

77Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

84Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

91Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 71

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

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

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

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

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

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

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

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

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

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

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

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

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

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

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

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

TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

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

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

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

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

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

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

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

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

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

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

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

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

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

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

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

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

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

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——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: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#387

Some of its notable features match those of an object named within a certain expedition journal as Iron Thorns.
Violet
It has some similarities to a Pokémon introduced in a dubious magazine as a Tyranitar from one billion years into the future.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: テツノイバラ
Japanese (romaji): Tetsunoibara
Korean: 무쇠가시
Chinese (Traditional): 鐵荊棘
Chinese (Simplified): 铁荆棘
French: Épine-de-Fer
German: Eisendorn
Spanish: Ferropúas
Italian: Spineferree

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 30 ≈3.9% 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).