No. 0990
Iron Treads
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 Treads is a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Fire and Water, with a base stat total of 570. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.9 m 2′11″
- Weight
- 240 kg 529.1 lbs
- Base stat total
- 570 Higher than 88% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Sightings of this Pokémon have occurred in recent years. It resembles a mysterious object described in an old expedition journal.
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 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
GroundSteelshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 4 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 106); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Iron Treads outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
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
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 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
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 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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11.0% of teams · rank #15 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Leftovers- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 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 games6.5%
- 1500 weighting9.2%
- 1630 weighting11.0%
- 1760 weighting10.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin97.7%
- Earthquake86.5%
- Stealth Rock81.5%
- Ice Spinner55.3%
- Knock Off23.4%
- Volt Switch11.5%
- Steel Beam8.2%
- Earth Power8.2%
- Iron Head6.8%
- Stone Edge5.2%
Items
- Leftovers37.0%
Booster Energy23.2%
Air Balloon13.4%
Assault Vest8.6%
Icium Z7.3%
Heavy-Duty Boots2.9%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe25.5%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe11.9%
- Jolly 252 HP / 248 SpD / 8 Spe8.9%
- Jolly 116 Atk / 140 SpD / 252 Spe4.5%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe4.1%
Common teammates
Alomomola25.6%
Zamazenta25.2%
Ogerpon-Wellspring20.3%
Zapdos19.2%
Tapu Koko16.4%
Hatterene15.1%
Raging Bolt14.4%
Moltres14.2%
Checks & counters
- Ogerpon-Wellspring88.5%
Conkeldurr96.1%
Great Tusk83.9%
Sableye-Mega82.8%- Zamazenta82.9%
Kommo-o87.1%
10.8% of teams · rank #17 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ghost
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games8.8%
- 1500 weighting10.4%
- 1695 weighting10.8%
- 1825 weighting11.8%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin98.1%
- Earthquake81.7%
- Stealth Rock74.1%
- Knock Off47.1%
- Ice Spinner42.4%
- Earth Power14.6%
- Steel Beam13.6%
- Volt Switch5.1%
- Iron Head5.1%
- Supercell Slam4.0%
Items
- Leftovers33.6%
- Booster Energy33.4%
- Air Balloon7.6%
- Assault Vest6.9%
- Heavy-Duty Boots6.0%
Earth Plate4.1%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe15.9%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe7.8%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe7.3%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe7.1%
- Careful 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe5.6%
Tera types
- Ghost58.8%
- Ground16.3%
- Ice5.9%
- Water4.6%
Common teammates
- Zamazenta35.2%
Kingambit22.1%
Iron Valiant21.5%
Kyurem20.3%
Samurott-Hisui19.3%- Ogerpon-Wellspring19.2%
- Raging Bolt19.2%
Gholdengo16.3%
Checks & counters
- Ogerpon-Wellspring88.2%
Skarmory86.9%
Sinistcha86.0%- Great Tusk78.2%
- Zamazenta77.3%
Hawlucha82.3%
5.6% of teams · rank #39 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Air Balloon
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 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 games3.5%
- 1500 weighting4.4%
- 1630 weighting5.6%
- 1760 weighting6.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake95.8%
- Ice Spinner88.6%
- Rapid Spin84.7%
- Knock Off82.4%
- Stone Edge13.1%
- Heavy Slam10.4%
- Iron Head7.7%
- Volt Switch6.0%
- Stealth Rock3.3%
- Earth Power2.6%
Items
- Air Balloon66.0%
Choice Scarf14.4%- Assault Vest7.0%
- Leftovers6.8%
- Heavy-Duty Boots2.7%
Choice Band2.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe44.6%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe22.4%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe18.4%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe1.9%
- Careful 244 HP / 216 SpD / 48 Spe1.6%
Common teammates
Heatran80.2%- Gholdengo77.8%
Archaludon73.1%- Skarmory57.2%
Scizor42.7%
Corviknight27.3%
Goodra-Hisui25.5%
Clodsire9.1%
Checks & counters
- Skarmory78.2%
- Great Tusk75.1%
Mamoswine63.3%
Hippowdon57.2%
Dragapult59.9%- Archaludon55.6%
1.5% of teams · rank #56 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 HP / 44 Atk / 212 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ground
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.7%
- 1500 weighting2.0%
- 1630 weighting1.5%
- 1760 weighting0.8%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin99.4%
- Earthquake90.6%
- Knock Off75.6%
- Stealth Rock48.6%
- Ice Spinner29.3%
- Iron Head20.5%
- Volt Switch19.0%
- Body Press2.8%
- Stone Edge2.8%
- Rock Slide2.7%
Items
- Leftovers29.2%
- Booster Energy26.9%
- Heavy-Duty Boots19.9%
- Assault Vest19.8%
- Air Balloon1.5%
Focus Sash1.2%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 HP / 44 Atk / 212 Spe16.1%
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD12.3%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe11.0%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe8.0%
- Jolly 4 HP / 200 Atk / 52 SpD / 252 Spe6.3%
Tera types
- Ground41.2%
- Fairy18.0%
- Flying13.4%
- Ghost7.8%
Common teammates
Koraidon45.9%
Zacian-Crowned28.7%
Skeledirge24.3%
Wo-Chien22.3%
Ho-Oh21.1%
Lunala20.7%
Araquanid16.3%
Scream Tail16.3%
Kyogre
Eternatus0.1% of teams · rank #221 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Booster Energy
- Ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 64 HP / 84 Atk / 48 Def / 60 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ground
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.4%
- 1500 weighting0.3%
- 1695 weighting0.1%
- 1825 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake78.0%
- Rock Slide65.6%
- Protect55.9%
- High Horsepower54.6%
- Heavy Slam31.5%
- Body Press25.9%
- Iron Head22.2%
- Rapid Spin17.5%
- Ice Spinner12.7%
- Stealth Rock7.9%
Items
- Booster Energy90.0%
- Leftovers4.9%
Life Orb2.9%- Heavy-Duty Boots1.7%
- Assault Vest0.3%
Sitrus Berry0.1%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Adamant 64 HP / 84 Atk / 48 Def / 60 SpD / 252 Spe36.5%
- Careful 156 Atk / 100 Def / 252 SpD25.6%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe11.0%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.5%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe4.6%
Tera types
- Ground65.0%
- Water11.2%
- Ghost6.8%
- Poison6.4%
Common teammates
Barraskewda39.2%
Enamorus37.9%
Talonflame37.9%
Politoed37.2%
Thundurus36.5%
Chien-Pao35.5%
Whimsicott29.7%
Primarina28.6%
Evolution
Iron Treads does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 16
| 1 | Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Horn AttackNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 65 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns. | Rock | Phys | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 7 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 21 | Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe. | Normal | Phys | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 28 | Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 49 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 56 | Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| 63 | Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil. | Electric | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 70 | EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP. | Normal | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| 77 | MegahornNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 84 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| 91 | Steel RollerFails if there is no terrain active. Ends the terrain. | Steel | Phys | 130 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 45
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM09 | Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch. | Electric | Phys | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM10 | Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch. | Ice | Phys | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM35 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM48 | Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target. | Electric | Spec | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM51 | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM53 | Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy. | Steel | Phys | 70 | — | 10 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM72 | Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target. | Electric | Spec | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM84 | Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM89 | Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation. | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM93 | Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Steel | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM99 | Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM104 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM116 | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM121 | Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM124 | Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain. | Ice | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM133 | Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM136 | Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM147 | Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil. | Electric | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM150 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM166 | Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain. | Electric | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TM170 | Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP. | Steel | Spec | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM180 | Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM186 | High HorsepowerNo additional effect. | Ground | Phys | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM205 | EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP. | Normal | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM210 | Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses. | Electric | Phys | 100 | 95% | 15 |
| TM223 | Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Steel | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| TM225 | Hard PressMore power the more HP the target has left. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Iron Treads 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 Donphan, an elephantine Pokémon.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Paradox Pokémon
- Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
- Color
- Gray
- —
Sightings of this Pokémon have occurred in recent years. It resembles a mysterious object described in an old expedition journal.
VioletThis Pokémon closely resembles a scientific weapon that a paranormal magazine claimed was sent to this planet by aliens.
Scarlet
Names around the world
- English
- Iron Treads
- Japanese
- テツノワダチ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Tetsunowadachi
- Korean
- 무쇠바퀴
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 鐵轍跡
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 铁轍迹
- French
- Roue-de-Fer
- German
- Eisenrad
- Spanish
- Ferrodada
- Italian
- Solcoferreo
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 3 Def
- 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.