No. 1006
Iron Valiant
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 Valiant is a Fairy/Fighting-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Steel, Psychic and Fairy, with a base stat total of 590. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.4 m 4′07″
- Weight
- 35 kg 77.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 590 Higher than 93% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Abilities
It’s possible that this is the object listed as Iron Valiant in a certain 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 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
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Weak to
2×
Fairy (because of Fighting) (because of Fighting)Poison (because of Fairy)Psychic (because of Fighting)Steel (because of Fairy)
Resists
½×
Fighting (because of Fairy)Rock (because of Fighting)
¼×
Bug (because of Fairy and Fighting)Dark (because of Fairy and Fighting)
Immune to
0×
Dragon (because of Fairy)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalGroundGhostFireWaterGrassElectricIce
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 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 on Showdown, and ties 1.
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
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
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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Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesOUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexOU
18.1% of teams · rank #7 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Booster Energy- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 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 games13.7%
- 1500 weighting15.6%
- 1695 weighting18.1%
- 1825 weighting18.1%
Usage by month
Oct 202518.1%
Moves
- Moonblast77.7%
- Knock Off45.0%
- Close Combat42.8%
- Encore38.2%
- Shadow Ball35.0%
- Calm Mind29.8%
- Thunderbolt26.0%
- 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
- 100.0%
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 Spe6.0%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe5.6%
Tera types
- Ghost30.3%
- Steel30.3%
- Fairy21.9%
- Dark7.6%
Common teammates
Kingambit47.1%
Gholdengo35.9%
Raging Bolt32.3%
Great Tusk25.9%
Glimmora24.3%
Ogerpon-Wellspring23.6%
Dragonite19.3%
Landorus-Therian18.6%
Regieleki12.5% of teams · rank #3 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Nature
- Naive
- EVs
- 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games7.5%
- 1500 weighting8.8%
- 1630 weighting12.5%
- 1760 weighting9.7%
Usage by month
Oct 202512.5%
Moves
- Moonblast69.3%
- Thunderbolt63.6%
- Close Combat61.4%
- Ice Punch30.0%
- Knock Off29.8%
- Trick19.8%
- Shadow Sneak18.6%
- Swords Dance17.8%
- Aura Sphere15.3%
- Psychic14.2%
Items
- Choice Scarf25.7%
- Life Orb25.7%
- Expert Belt18.1%
- Choice Specs11.5%
Choice Band6.3%
Light Clay5.5%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe20.9%
- Naive 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe16.3%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe14.2%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe10.5%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.2%
Common teammates
Sneasler56.2%- Great Tusk55.5%
Iron Hands50.2%
Gallade48.8%
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike44.3%
Flutter Mane37.3%
Azumarill33.3%
Klefki32.9%
Checks & counters
Scizor88.6%- Flutter Mane81.5%
Meowscarada76.3%- Sneasler76.8%
Greninja74.3%
Volcarona80.1%
8.8% of teams · rank #21 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Booster Energy
- 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 games7.0%
- 1500 weighting8.4%
- 1630 weighting8.8%
- 1760 weighting7.8%
Usage by month
Oct 20258.8%
Moves
- Moonblast78.9%
- Close Combat56.5%
- Thunderbolt41.2%
- Knock Off34.7%
- Calm Mind22.1%
- Focus Blast21.6%
- Swords Dance20.4%
- Shadow Ball17.9%
- Psyshock17.3%
- Encore13.1%
Items
- Booster Energy53.1%
- Life Orb20.1%
- Choice Specs17.3%
- Choice Scarf3.4%
- Expert Belt1.6%
- Choice Band1.2%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe20.0%
- Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe17.7%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe10.7%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe10.2%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe9.0%
Common teammates
- Landorus-Therian26.2%
Tapu Koko22.1%
Alomomola20.7%- Ogerpon-Wellspring20.2%
- Great Tusk19.4%
- Kingambit18.5%
Iron Treads17.6%
Ceruledge17.1%
Checks & counters
Venusaur-Mega77.9%
Pinsir-Mega80.4%
Scizor-Mega72.6%- Gholdengo64.7%
- Volcarona64.9%
Tapu Lele61.5%
0.6% of teams · rank #111 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Booster Energy
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Steel
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.5%
- 1500 weighting1.6%
- 1695 weighting0.6%
- 1825 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Oct 20250.6%
Moves
- Wide Guard76.4%
- Moonblast67.8%
- Coaching63.5%
- Protect49.3%
- Dazzling Gleam16.8%
- Close Combat15.4%
- Aura Sphere11.1%
- Taunt9.2%
- Vacuum Wave8.8%
- Icy Wind7.8%
Items
- Booster Energy83.3%
- Life Orb9.8%
Focus Sash3.2%- Choice Specs1.6%
Red Card1.5%
Leftovers0.2%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe27.7%
- Timid 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe12.1%
- Timid 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe7.4%
- Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.0%
- Modest 48 HP / 252 SpA / 208 SpD6.9%
Tera types
- Steel52.1%
- Ghost18.0%
- Fairy17.0%
- Fighting7.3%
Common teammates
Tornadus40.5%
Chien-Pao27.6%
Tyranitar27.2%
Excadrill21.1%
Gastrodon20.1%
Houndstone20.1%- Ogerpon-Wellspring19.1%
- Dragonite18.0%
0.4% of teams · rank #125 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Booster Energy
- Ability
- Nature
- Naive
- EVs
- 4 Atk / 252 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 games2.1%
- 1500 weighting1.4%
- 1630 weighting0.4%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Oct 20250.4%
Moves
- Moonblast78.1%
- Close Combat46.7%
- Destiny Bond27.8%
- Aura Sphere27.6%
- Thunderbolt23.9%
- Knock Off21.7%
- Calm Mind18.8%
- Shadow Ball15.8%
- Vacuum Wave14.6%
- Spirit Break14.6%
Items
- Booster Energy82.3%
- Choice Scarf8.0%
- Choice Specs6.4%
- Focus Sash2.0%
- No item0.5%
- Expert Belt0.4%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe23.9%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe13.0%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe8.9%
- Naive 104 Atk / 152 SpA / 252 Spe8.1%
- Timid 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.5%
Tera types
- Fairy64.3%
- Ghost17.6%
- Electric7.1%
- Fighting4.4%
Common teammates
Koraidon23.0%- Kingambit20.3%
- Great Tusk18.1%
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane16.5%
Zacian-Crowned15.2%- Sneasler14.1%
Corviknight12.8%
Pincurchin10.2%
Evolution
Iron Valiant does not evolve.
Moves
Scarlet & Violet
All types
Bug
Dark
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Ghost
Grass
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Water
Level up 18
| 1 | DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160. | Bug | Phys | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 1 | Shadow SneakUsually goes first. | Ghost | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 7 | HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep. | Psychic | Status | — | 60% | 20 |
| 14 | FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard. | Normal | Phys | 30 | 100% | 10 |
| 21 | Future SightHits two turns after being used. | Psychic | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Fairy | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Psycho CutHigh critical hit ratio. | Psychic | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 49 | Leaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio. | Grass | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 56 | Moonblast30% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Fairy | Spec | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 63 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| 70 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 77 | Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 84 | Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 84 | Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 91 | Spirit Break100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Fairy | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 66
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM12 | Low KickMore power the heavier the target. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM16 | Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM17 | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM23 | Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1. | Electric | Spec | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM29 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM33 | Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy. | Grass | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM41 | Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts. | Psychic | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM54 | PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM57 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM61 | Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio. | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM67 | Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM68 | Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM69 | Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM73 | Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM74 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| TM80 | MetronomePicks a random move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM82 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM83 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM92 | ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM98 | Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM105 | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM109 | TrickUser switches its held item with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM112 | Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy. | Fighting | Spec | 80 | — | 20 |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM117 | Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 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 |
| TM122 | EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM134 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM136 | Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM138 | Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM139 | Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM158 | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TM161 | Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM167 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM184 | Vacuum WaveUsually goes first. | Fighting | Spec | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| TM203 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM213 | CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM217 | Future SightHits two turns after being used. | Psychic | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM218 | Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves 1
| Egg | Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
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Biology
Iron Valiant is a Paradox Pokémon, a Pokémon which hails from a different time period than normal Pokémon. It hails from the distant future, and is stated to hail from an alternative reality. It resembles the Pokémon Gallade and Gardevoir, a pair of humanoid Pokémon.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Paradox Pokémon
- Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
- Color
- White
- —
Paldea#398
It’s possible that this is the object listed as Iron Valiant in a certain expedition journal.
VioletIt has some similarities to a mad scientist’s invention covered in a paranormal magazine.
Scarlet
Names around the world
- English
- Iron Valiant
- 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
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 3 Atk
- 10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 0
- 295
- 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.