# Iron Moth - Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Iron Moth in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Iron%20Moth)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Iron%20Moth
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Iron Moth.

## Common Moves
- **Sludge Wave**: 81.103%
- **Fiery Dance**: 51.375%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 50.823%
- **Heat Wave**: 47.970%
- **Tera Blast**: 33.160%
- **Solar Beam**: 23.571%
- **Overheat**: 21.222%
- **Protect**: 19.664%
- **Bug Buzz**: 15.973%
- **Psychic**: 10.388%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 43.350%
- **Choice Scarf**: 30.100%
- **Choice Specs**: 10.307%
- **Life Orb**: 4.755%
- **Power Herb**: 4.524%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.275%
- **Other**: 2.690%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Hands**: 33.132%
- **Kingambit**: 32.864%
- **Pincurchin**: 31.425%
- **Iron Bundle**: 30.385%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 29.961%
- **Ninetales**: 26.001%

## FAQ for Iron Moth in gen9doublesou-1825

### What are the top moves for Iron Moth?
The most common moves for Iron Moth are Sludge Wave, Fiery Dance, Dazzling Gleam, Heat Wave. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is frequently paired with Iron Hands, Kingambit, Pincurchin, Iron Bundle. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Moth?
The top build for Iron Moth features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 51.266% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.000%) and the item **Booster Energy** (43.350%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Moth?
Based on common item usage (Booster Energy), Iron Moth often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9doublesou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Iron Moth?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 140 |
| Sp. Def | 110 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Iron Moth on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Iron%20Moth) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9doublesou) - Build teams with Iron Moth
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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