Iron Thorns
TL;DR. Iron Thorns is a rock/electric-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 570. It has some similarities to a Pokémon introduced in a dubious magazine as a Tyranitar from one billion years into the future.
It has some similarities to a Pokémon introduced in a dubious magazine as a Tyranitar from one billion years into the future.
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 Thorns 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 Thorns reaches 3,759 CP at level 40 and 4,301 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Iron Thorns.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Iron Thorns, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Iron Thorns?
Iron Thorns is a Rock/Electric-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Iron Thorns weak to?
Iron Thorns takes 4× damage from Ground. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Fighting.
What is Iron Thorns resistant to?
Iron Thorns resists Normal, Fire, Electric, Poison, Flying. It has no full immunities.
Does Iron Thorns evolve?
Iron Thorns does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Iron Thorns from?
Iron Thorns was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0995.
What are Iron Thorns's base stats?
Iron Thorns has HP 100, Attack 134, Defense 110, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 84, and Speed 72. Total base stat total: 570.
What are Iron Thorns's abilities?
Iron Thorns can have the ability Quark Drive.
Is Iron Thorns legendary or mythical?
No. Iron Thorns is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Iron Thorns's best stat?
Iron Thorns's highest base stat is Attack at 134, which ranks 8th of 142 Rock-type Pokémon.
Is Iron Thorns good?
Iron Thorns has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 14th among Rock-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Iron Thorns 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 Thorns is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Iron Thorns vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 142 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Iron Thorns | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 69 | +31 |
| Attack | 134 | 81 | +53 |
| Defense | 110 | 85 | +25 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Special Defense | 84 | 70 | +14 |
| Speed | 72 | 66 | +6 |
| Total | 570 | 442 | +128 |
Iron Thorns appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Iron Thorns is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Iron Thorns isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Iron Thorns is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Iron Thorns card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Iron Thorns
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