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No. 0992 · Generation IX · Paldea

Iron Hands

The Paradox Pokémon

TL;DR. Iron Hands is a fighting/electric-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 570. It is very similar to a cyborg covered exclusively by a paranormal magazine. The cyborg was said to be the modified form of a certain athlete.

Fighting Electric

It is very similar to a cyborg covered exclusively by a paranormal magazine. The cyborg was said to be the modified form of a certain athlete.

Height1.8 m
Weight380.7 kg
AbilitiesQuark Drive
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 570. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 154
Attack 140
Defense 108
Sp. Attack 50
Sp. Defense 68
Speed 50
Total570
570 base stat total, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 18th among Fighting-types.
154 base HP, Iron Hands's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 139 Fighting-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Iron Hands 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 Hands reaches 4,112 CP at level 40 and 4,704 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack245
GO Defense177
GO Stamina319
Max CP (L40)4,112
Max CP (L50)4,649
Best buddy (L51)4,704
Raid catch CP 2,257–2,349 (L20). Weather boosted 2,821–2,937 (L25).

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Competitive

Iron Hands in competitive play.

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

OU
Swords Dance
Swords Dance / Drain Punch / Thunder Punch / Ice Punch
  • ItemBooster Energy
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 Atk / 172 SpD / 84 Spe
  • TeraFlying, Fire
Doubles OU
Assault Vest
Fake Out / Wild Charge / Drain Punch / Ice Punch
  • ItemAssault Vest
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs136 Atk / 208 SpD / 164 Spe
  • TeraWater, Grass
Swords Dance
Swords Dance / Drain Punch / Ice Punch / Protect
  • ItemClear Amulet
  • NatureAdamant
  • TeraWater, Grass
VGC 2025
Assault Vest
Fake Out / Drain Punch / Wild Charge / Low Kick
  • ItemAssault Vest
  • NatureBrave
  • EVs76 HP / 180 Atk / 12 Def / 236 SpD
  • TeraWater, Bug

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Quick answers

Common questions about Iron Hands.

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

What type is Iron Hands?

Iron Hands is a Fighting/Electric-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Iron Hands weak to?

Iron Hands takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Iron Hands resistant to?

Iron Hands resists Electric, Bug, Rock, Dark, Steel. It has no full immunities.

Does Iron Hands evolve?

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

What generation is Iron Hands from?

Iron Hands was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0992.

What are Iron Hands's base stats?

Iron Hands has HP 154, Attack 140, Defense 108, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 68, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 570.

What are Iron Hands's abilities?

Iron Hands can have the ability Quark Drive.

Is Iron Hands legendary or mythical?

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

What is Iron Hands's best stat?

Iron Hands's highest base stat is HP at 154, which ranks 1st of 139 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Iron Hands good?

Iron Hands has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 18th among Fighting-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Iron Hands 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

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

2× Weak to
Ground Psychic Fairy
½× Resists
Electric Bug Rock Dark Steel
Comparison

Iron Hands vs. the average Fighting-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 139 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Stat Iron Hands Fighting avg Difference
HP 154 73 +81
Attack 140 90 +50
Defense 108 71 +37
Special Attack 50 74 -24
Special Defense 68 69 -1
Speed 50 79 -29
Total 570 456 +114
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Game appearances

Iron Hands appears in 3 games.

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

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

Iron Hands isn't found in the wild.

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

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Iron Hands card across TCG Pocket.

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