Iron Treads's Ground/Steel typing gives it an immunity to Electric and Poison. The 4 weaknesses are the tradeoff, but that immunity creates real opportunities. Built to hit on the physical side. One of the newer additions from Gen 9.
Iron Treads's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Sp. Def trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Defense EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Iron Treads Weakness
ExcellentType-wise, Iron Treads takes extra damage from Fire, Water, Fighting, and Ground. Electric and Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 8 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Iron Treads's physical bulk (base 120 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
No chain, no eggs. Iron Treads is a standalone Ground/Steel type with 570 stats that falls outside normal breeding mechanics.
How to Evolve
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Iron Treads's real targets. Booster Energy provides a one-time stat boost from its ability while max Attack and Speed EVs and Jolly nature handle the stat profile. Quarkdrive ties it together.
Best Build
Best Iron Treads Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Iron Treads's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Steel Beam and Steel Roller, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Iron Treads tops out at moderate rates across 1 locations in endgame routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations
Iron Treads has a 570 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a sweeper. Base 120 Defense is where it shines.
Iron Treads doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Ground/Steel-type Pokemon with strong stats at 570 BST — no evolution needed.
Quark Drive is the go-to ability for Iron Treads. It raises highest stat on Electric Terrain, or if holding Booster Energy. It's Iron Treads's only ability.
Iron Treads fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 112 Attack. Base 106 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Iron Treads can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Iron Treads has appeared in 1 games across 1 generation. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A