# Iron Valiant - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I

> Find the best Iron Valiant builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Iron Valiant Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I (`gen9battlestadiumdoubles`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9battlestadiumdoubles |
| **Usage** | 5% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Iron%20Valiant)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Iron%20Valiant
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Steel (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x), Dark (1/4x), Fighting (1/2x), Rock (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Dragon (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 67.696%
- **Moonblast**: 64.927%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 39.869%
- **Destiny Bond**: 33.491%
- **Spirit Break**: 28.908%
- **Knock Off**: 24.662%
- **Thunderbolt**: 23.398%
- **Encore**: 14.000%
- **Aura Sphere**: 12.206%
- **Shadow Ball**: 10.604%

## Common Abilities
- **Quark Drive**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 42.937%
- **Focus Sash**: 38.344%
- **Life Orb**: 6.137%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.551%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.885%
- **Choice Band**: 0.946%
- **Leftovers**: 0.695%
- **Other**: 4.506%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 30.818%
- **Dragonite**: 30.085%
- **Chi-Yu**: 24.276%
- **Iron Bundle**: 22.250%
- **Ting-Lu**: 21.961%
- **Chien-Pao**: 21.083%

## FAQ for Iron Valiant in gen9battlestadiumdoubles-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Valiant?
The most common moves for Iron Valiant are Close Combat, Moonblast, Shadow Sneak, Destiny Bond. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Iron Valiant?
Iron Valiant is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Dragonite, Chi-Yu, Iron Bundle. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Iron Valiant weak to and resistant against?
Iron Valiant is weak to Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Steel (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Dark (1/4x), Fighting (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), and is immune to Dragon (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Iron Valiant?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Valiant?
The top build for Iron Valiant features a **Naive** nature with an EV spread of `0/4/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 14.502% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Valiant?
Iron Valiant is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.000%) and the item **Booster Energy** (42.937%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Valiant?
Based on common item usage (Booster Energy), Iron Valiant often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9battlestadiumdoubles-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Iron Valiant?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 74 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 116 |
| **BST** | **590** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Iron Valiant on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Iron%20Valiant) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - Build teams with Iron Valiant
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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