No. 0994
Iron Moth
Paradox Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Iron Moth is a Fire/Poison-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Ground and 2× weak to Rock, Water and Psychic, with a base stat total of 570. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.2 m 3′11″
- Weight
- 36 kg 79.4 lbs
- Base stat total
- 570 Higher than 88% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
No records exist of this species being caught. Data is lacking, but the Pokémon’s traits match up with an object described in an old book.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
FirePoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 6 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 110); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Iron Moth outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown 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.
Abilities
Electric Terrain active or Booster Energy used: highest stat is 1.3×, or 1.5× if Speed.
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8.8% of teams · rank #25 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Booster Energy- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 124 Def / 132 SpA / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fairy
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games6.8%
- 1500 weighting7.5%
- 1695 weighting8.8%
- 1825 weighting8.8%
Usage by month
Moves
- Fiery Dance98.1%
- Sludge Wave81.3%
- Energy Ball45.2%
- Dazzling Gleam44.1%
- Substitute30.5%
- Morning Sun19.4%
- Psychic15.5%
- Toxic Spikes14.7%
- Overheat14.3%
- Discharge11.2%
Items
- Booster Energy79.2%
Heavy-Duty Boots10.4%
Choice Specs7.8%
Power Herb0.8%
Choice Scarf0.7%
Life Orb0.6%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Timid 124 Def / 132 SpA / 252 Spe31.7%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.1%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe10.9%
- Timid 120 Def / 132 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe9.9%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe8.7%
Tera types
- Fairy39.0%
- Grass28.9%
- Ghost14.0%
- Fire13.4%
Common teammates
Gholdengo44.1%
Kingambit39.2%
Iron Valiant35.8%
Raging Bolt29.1%
Dragonite28.8%
Great Tusk24.8%
Araquanid19.3%
Ogerpon-Wellspring16.6%
Heatran
Clodsire
Ting-Lu
Blissey2.5% of teams · rank #60 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Booster Energy
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 124 HP / 132 SpA / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.2%
- 1500 weighting2.6%
- 1630 weighting2.5%
- 1760 weighting2.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- Sludge Wave98.3%
- Fiery Dance90.2%
- Dazzling Gleam45.2%
- Energy Ball32.4%
- Substitute30.5%
- Toxic Spikes15.9%
- Discharge15.6%
- Psychic14.0%
- Overheat13.2%
- U-turn13.0%
Items
- Booster Energy65.7%
- Heavy-Duty Boots13.1%
- Power Herb7.0%
- Choice Specs5.4%
- Choice Scarf5.1%
- Life Orb1.2%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Timid 124 HP / 132 SpA / 252 Spe35.6%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe17.4%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe11.5%
- Timid 124 Def / 132 SpA / 252 Spe10.8%
- Timid 120 HP / 132 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe9.1%
Common teammates
- Ogerpon-Wellspring32.0%
Diancie-Mega27.4%- Great Tusk25.9%
Kommo-o23.4%
Celesteela20.8%
Ceruledge19.8%
Tapu Koko14.9%
Terapagos13.9%
Tyranitar-Mega
Tyranitar2.5% of teams · rank #77 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Specs
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.4%
- 1500 weighting3.2%
- 1630 weighting2.5%
- 1760 weighting2.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Energy Ball84.0%
- Discharge75.9%
- Fiery Dance58.0%
- Overheat43.4%
- Sludge Wave40.2%
- Flamethrower32.0%
- Morning Sun13.0%
- Dazzling Gleam11.1%
- Psychic8.9%
- Toxic Spikes7.8%
Items
- Choice Specs61.7%
- Heavy-Duty Boots21.6%
- Choice Scarf7.8%
Air Balloon4.1%
Assault Vest2.1%- Life Orb1.1%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe53.8%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe20.3%
- Timid 116 HP / 164 SpA / 4 SpD / 224 Spe4.2%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.5%
- Calm 252 HP / 164 SpD / 92 Spe3.2%
Common teammates
Weezing-Galar72.7%
Muk-Alola72.1%
Sneasler60.7%
Toxapex53.1%
Amoonguss32.3%
Pecharunt24.5%
Slowking-Galar24.1%
Okidogi19.9%
Landorus0.2% of teams · rank #151 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Booster Energy
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fire
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.0%
- 1500 weighting0.5%
- 1630 weighting0.2%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Sludge Wave89.5%
- Fiery Dance58.6%
- Overheat38.8%
- Psychic35.0%
- Discharge31.3%
- Energy Ball27.4%
- Meteor Beam14.2%
- Whirlwind14.1%
- Dazzling Gleam13.7%
- Toxic13.3%
Items
- Booster Energy51.2%
- Choice Specs29.2%
- Power Herb14.1%
Mirror Herb2.5%- Heavy-Duty Boots1.4%
- Life Orb0.6%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe35.0%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe14.5%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe10.9%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD10.3%
- Timid 124 Def / 132 SpA / 252 Spe9.0%
Tera types
- Fire44.5%
- Flying12.4%
- Fairy10.3%
- Ghost9.5%
Common teammates
Koraidon34.9%
Roaring Moon34.4%
Scream Tail29.2%
Forretress25.1%
Mandibuzz25.0%
Goodra-Hisui25.0%
Flutter Mane24.4%- Great Tusk19.4%
0.2% of teams · rank #179 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Booster Energy
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fire
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.0%
- 1500 weighting0.9%
- 1695 weighting0.2%
- 1825 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Sludge Wave77.5%
- Fiery Dance63.9%
- Energy Ball60.0%
- Heat Wave56.6%
- Protect34.4%
- Dazzling Gleam24.9%
- Bug Buzz22.5%
- Discharge18.3%
- Charge Beam7.6%
- Psychic5.9%
Items
- Booster Energy50.7%
- Choice Specs21.6%
- Choice Scarf12.9%
- Air Balloon7.3%
- Power Herb3.1%
Weakness Policy2.7%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe34.0%
- Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe15.2%
- Timid 124 HP / 132 SpA / 252 Spe9.9%
- Timid 116 HP / 4 Def / 132 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.8%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.7%
Tera types
- Fire48.0%
- Grass28.3%
- Flying9.3%
- Ghost6.6%
Common teammates
Torkoal27.2%
Walking Wake18.4%
Slither Wing17.0%
Rillaboom16.8%
Volcarona15.4%- Kingambit14.2%
Tsareena13.9%- Gholdengo13.4%
Evolution
Iron Moth does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 17
| 1 | Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Poison | Spec | 40 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop. | Spec | 40 | 100% | 35 | |
| 1 | WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 7 | Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 14 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 21 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 28 | Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 42 | Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon. | Electric | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 49 | Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon. | Poison | Spec | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| 56 | Fiery Dance50% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1. | Fire | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 63 | Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Steel | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 70 | Morning SunHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 77 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
| 84 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 91 | OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Fire | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 45
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM13 | Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Poison | Spec | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM15 | Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM17 | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM21 | Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM23 | Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1. | Electric | Spec | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| TM24 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM38 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM45 | VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned. | Poison | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM60 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM65 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM79 | Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Fairy | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM91 | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM93 | Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Steel | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM118 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TM119 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM120 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM125 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM136 | Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM141 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM157 | OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Fire | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM160 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
| TM162 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM165 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM175 | ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss. | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM185 | Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM214 | Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon. | Poison | Spec | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| TM220 | Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2. | Rock | Spec | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| TM223 | Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Steel | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
Egg moves 1
| Egg | Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
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Biology
Iron Moth is a Paradox Pokémon, a Pokémon which hails from a different time period than normal Pokémon. It hails from the distant future, is sometimes dubbed a "Future Pokémon", and is stated to hail from an alternative reality. It resembles the Pokémon Volcarona, a moth-like Pokémon.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Paradox Pokémon
- Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
- Color
- Yellow
- —
No records exist of this species being caught. Data is lacking, but the Pokémon’s traits match up with an object described in an old book.
VioletThis Pokémon resembles an unknown object described in a paranormal magazine as a UFO sent to observe humanity.
Scarlet
Names around the world
- English
- Iron Moth
- Japanese
- テツノドクガ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Tetsunodokuga
- Korean
- 무쇠독나방
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 鐵毒蛾
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 铁毒蛾
- French
- Mite-de-Fer
- German
- Eisenfalter
- Spanish
- Ferropolilla
- Italian
- Falenaferrea
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 3 SpA
- 30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 0
- 285
- Slow
Breeding
- Undiscovered
- Genderless
- 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.