Dragon moves don't affect Iron Valiant at all — that's the advantage of Fairy/Fighting typing. It comfortably outruns most offensive threats. Introduced in Gen 9. It comfortably outruns most offensive threats.
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.
Iron Valiant Weakness
AvgType-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.
No chain, no eggs. Iron Valiant is a standalone Fairy/Fighting type with 590 stats that falls outside normal breeding mechanics.
How to Evolve
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
Best Iron Valiant Moveset
- Moonblast
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
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
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.
Iron Valiant doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Fairy/Fighting-type Pokemon with strong stats at 590 BST — no evolution needed.
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.
Iron Valiant can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Iron Valiant joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 1 generation of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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