Iron Boulder
TL;DR. Iron Boulder is a rock/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 590. It resembles a Pokémon described in a dubious magazine as a Terrakion that had been modified by an evil organization.
It resembles a Pokémon described in a dubious magazine as a Terrakion that had been modified by an evil organization.
Stat spread.
Total of 590. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Iron Boulder in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Iron Boulder reaches 3,128 CP at level 40 and 3,579 CP as a best buddy.
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Iron Boulder in competitive play.
Iron Boulder is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Iron Boulder.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Iron Boulder, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Iron Boulder?
Iron Boulder is a Rock/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Iron Boulder weak to?
Iron Boulder takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ground, Bug, Ghost, Dark, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Iron Boulder resistant to?
Iron Boulder resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
Does Iron Boulder evolve?
Iron Boulder does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Iron Boulder from?
Iron Boulder was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #1022.
What are Iron Boulder's base stats?
Iron Boulder has HP 90, Attack 120, Defense 80, Special Attack 68, Special Defense 108, and Speed 124. Total base stat total: 590.
What are Iron Boulder's abilities?
Iron Boulder can have the ability Quark Drive.
Is Iron Boulder legendary or mythical?
No. Iron Boulder is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Iron Boulder's best stat?
Iron Boulder's highest base stat is Speed at 124, which ranks 4th of 173 Rock-type Pokémon.
Is Iron Boulder good?
Iron Boulder has a base stat total of 590, the 61st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 18th among Rock-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Iron Boulder as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Iron Boulder is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Iron Boulder vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 173 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Iron Boulder | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 71 | +19 |
| Attack | 120 | 75 | +45 |
| Defense | 80 | 86 | -6 |
| Special Attack | 68 | 76 | -8 |
| Special Defense | 108 | 79 | +29 |
| Speed | 124 | 63 | +61 |
| Total | 590 | 450 | +140 |
Iron Boulder appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Iron Boulder is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Iron Boulder isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Iron Boulder is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Iron Boulder cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Iron Boulder
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