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.
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Poison |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves View Regieleki builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Iron Treads View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin6-7% U Turn6-7% Knock Off11-13% Draco Meteor26-30% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Iron Treads View Ribombee builds →Moonblast26-31% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Iron Treads View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn6-7% Moonblast16-19% Heat Wave 2x43-50% | ||
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySniper ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves View Ariados builds →
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No chain, no eggs. Iron Treads is a standalone Ground/Steel type with 570 stats that falls outside normal breeding mechanics. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Iron Treads best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Iron Head
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- High Horsepower
- Iron Head
- Steel Roller
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 to Catch Iron Treads in Scarlet & Violet
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.
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.
The core moveset is Rapid Spin, Earthquake, Stealth Rock, and Knock Off. Rapid Spin leads at 24% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Iron Treads has appeared in 1 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves