Iron Treads
TL;DR. Iron Treads is a ground/steel-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 570. This Pokémon closely resembles a scientific weapon that a paranormal magazine claimed was sent to this planet by aliens.
This Pokémon closely resembles a scientific weapon that a paranormal magazine claimed was sent to this planet by aliens.
Stat spread.
Total of 570. 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 Treads 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 Treads reaches 3,422 CP at level 40 and 3,915 CP as a best buddy.
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Iron Treads in competitive play.
Iron Treads is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Iron Treads.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Iron Treads, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Iron Treads?
Iron Treads is a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Iron Treads weak to?
Iron Treads takes 2× damage from Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Iron Treads resistant to?
Iron Treads is immune to Electric, Poison. It also resists Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Rock.
Does Iron Treads evolve?
Iron Treads does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Iron Treads from?
Iron Treads was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0990.
What are Iron Treads's base stats?
Iron Treads has HP 90, Attack 112, Defense 120, Special Attack 72, Special Defense 70, and Speed 106. Total base stat total: 570.
What are Iron Treads's abilities?
Iron Treads can have the ability Quark Drive.
Is Iron Treads legendary or mythical?
No. Iron Treads is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Iron Treads's best stat?
Iron Treads's highest base stat is Defense at 120, which ranks 29th of 137 Ground-type Pokémon.
Is Iron Treads good?
Iron Treads has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 17th among Ground-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Iron Treads 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 Treads is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Iron Treads vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 137 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Iron Treads | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 74 | +16 |
| Attack | 112 | 89 | +23 |
| Defense | 120 | 95 | +25 |
| Special Attack | 72 | 64 | +8 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Speed | 106 | 59 | +47 |
| Total | 570 | 452 | +118 |
Iron Treads appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Iron Treads is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Iron Treads isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Iron Treads is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Iron Treads partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Iron Treads partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Iron Treads card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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