The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Sp. Def doesn't even come close. A Paradox Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 3 Attack EVs per KO.
Type-wise, Iron Valiant takes extra damage from Poison, Flying, Psychic, Steel, and Fairy. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Iron Valiant's physical bulk (base 90 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Psychic, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
Incineroar's Flare Blitz hits Iron Valiant for 55-65%. Tyranitar deals 69-82% with Earthquake.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Iron Valiant View Incineroar builds →Knock Off7-9% Flare Blitz55-65% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Iron Valiant View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin18-21% U Turn4-5% Knock Off4-4% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Iron Valiant View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off17-20% Stone Edge52-61% Pursuit10-12% Earthquake69-82% | ||
| A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Iron Valiant View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin18-21% U Turn4-5% Knock Off4-4% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Iron Valiant View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn3-4% | ||
No chain, no eggs. Iron Valiant is a standalone Fairy/Fighting type with 590 stats that falls outside normal breeding mechanics. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
utility options keeps opponents guessing about Iron Valiant's real targets. Booster Energy provides a one-time stat boost from its ability while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Timid nature handle the stat profile. Quarkdrive ties it together.
Best Build
Iron Valiant best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Moonblast
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Aura Sphere
- Dazzling Gleam
- Moonblast
- Shadow Ball
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Moonblast
- Spirit Break
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Wide Guard
- Spirit Break
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Close Combat
- Moonblast
- Encore
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Iron Valiant can spread damage across 12 types, with Bug and Ghost punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Close Combat and Focus Blast keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Iron Valiant tops out at low spawn rates across 3 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 Valiant in Scarlet & Violet
Catching Iron Valiant takes patience. The 3 walking encounters at Lv. 52-60 all have low spawn rates, so pick one location and stay put for the best odds.
We rate Iron Valiant A-Tier: a strong competitive pick. At 590 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Base 130 Attack stands out.
Iron Valiant's biggest threats include Salazzle (Poison), Talonflame (Flying), and Alakazam (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Quark Drive is the go-to ability for Iron Valiant. It raises highest stat on Electric Terrain, or if holding Booster Energy. It's Iron Valiant's only ability.
Base 116 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Iron Valiant is a special attacker with base 120 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
Best way to handle Iron Valiant: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Iron Valiant joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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