Iron Moth
TL;DR. Iron Moth is a fire/poison-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 570. This Pokémon resembles an unknown object described in a paranormal magazine as a UFO sent to observe humanity.
This Pokémon resembles an unknown object described in a paranormal magazine as a UFO sent to observe humanity.
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 Moth 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 Moth reaches 3,844 CP at level 40 and 4,398 CP as a best buddy.
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Iron Moth in competitive play.
Iron Moth is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Iron Moth.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Iron Moth, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is a Fire/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Iron Moth weak to?
Iron Moth takes 4× damage from Ground. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water, Psychic, Rock.
What is Iron Moth resistant to?
Iron Moth resists Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Steel, Grass, Bug, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
Does Iron Moth evolve?
Iron Moth does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Iron Moth from?
Iron Moth was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0994.
What are Iron Moth's base stats?
Iron Moth has HP 80, Attack 70, Defense 60, Special Attack 140, Special Defense 110, and Speed 110. Total base stat total: 570.
What are Iron Moth's abilities?
Iron Moth can have the ability Quark Drive.
Is Iron Moth legendary or mythical?
No. Iron Moth is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Iron Moth's best stat?
Iron Moth's highest base stat is Special Attack at 140, which ranks 5th of 161 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Iron Moth good?
Iron Moth has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 11th among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Iron Moth 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 Moth is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Iron Moth vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 161 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Iron Moth | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 68 | +12 |
| Attack | 70 | 76 | -6 |
| Defense | 60 | 67 | -7 |
| Special Attack | 140 | 78 | +62 |
| Special Defense | 110 | 70 | +40 |
| Speed | 110 | 71 | +39 |
| Total | 570 | 430 | +140 |
Iron Moth appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Iron Moth is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Iron Moth isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Iron Moth is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Iron Moth card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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