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No. 1023 · Generation IX · Paldea

Iron Crown

The Paradox Pokémon

TL;DR. Iron Crown is a steel/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 590. It resembles a mysterious object introduced in a paranormal magazine as a cutting-edge weapon shaped like a Cobalion.

Steel Psychic

It resembles a mysterious object introduced in a paranormal magazine as a cutting-edge weapon shaped like a Cobalion.

Height1.6 m
Weight156.0 kg
AbilitiesQuark Drive
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 590. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 90
Attack 72
Defense 100
Sp. Attack 122
Sp. Defense 108
Speed 98
Total590
590 base stat total, the 61st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 22nd among Steel-types.
122 base Special Attack, Iron Crown's strongest stat, ranking 26th of 159 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Iron Crown 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 Crown reaches 3,086 CP at level 40 and 3,531 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack221
GO Defense200
GO Stamina189
Max CP (L40)3,086
Max CP (L50)3,489
Best buddy (L51)3,531
Raid catch CP 1,685–1,763 (L20). Weather boosted 2,106–2,205 (L25).

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Competitive

Iron Crown in competitive play.

Iron Crown is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles.

OU
Choice Specs
Tachyon Cutter / Psyshock / Volt Switch / Focus Blast
  • ItemChoice Specs
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraSteel, Fighting
Assault Vest
Tachyon Cutter / Future Sight / Focus Blast / Volt Switch
  • ItemAssault Vest
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraFighting, Fairy
Doubles OU
Fast Calm Mind Sweeper
Tachyon Cutter / Expanding Force / Calm Mind / Protect
  • ItemBooster Energy
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs52 HP / 32 Def / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraPsychic, Dragon

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Quick answers

Common questions about Iron Crown.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Iron Crown, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Iron Crown?

Iron Crown is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Iron Crown weak to?

Iron Crown takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Iron Crown resistant to?

Iron Crown is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Psychic.

Does Iron Crown evolve?

Iron Crown does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Iron Crown from?

Iron Crown was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #1023.

What are Iron Crown's base stats?

Iron Crown has HP 90, Attack 72, Defense 100, Special Attack 122, Special Defense 108, and Speed 98. Total base stat total: 590.

What are Iron Crown's abilities?

Iron Crown can have the ability Quark Drive.

Is Iron Crown legendary or mythical?

No. Iron Crown is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Iron Crown's best stat?

Iron Crown's highest base stat is Special Attack at 122, which ranks 26th of 159 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Iron Crown good?

Iron Crown has a base stat total of 590, the 61st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 22nd among Steel-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Iron Crown as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Iron Crown 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Iron Crown is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Ground Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Normal Grass Ice Flying Rock Dragon Steel Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Psychic
0× Immune to
Poison
Comparison

Iron Crown vs. the average Steel-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 159 Steel-type Pokémon.

Stat Iron Crown Steel avg Difference
HP 90 72 +18
Attack 72 76 -4
Defense 100 85 +15
Special Attack 122 82 +40
Special Defense 108 82 +26
Speed 98 67 +31
Total 590 464 +126
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Game appearances

Iron Crown appears in 4 games.

Every mainline release where Iron Crown is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Iron Crown isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Iron Crown is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Iron Crown card across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.