# Iron Hands - Gen 9 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Iron Hands in Gen 9 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Monotype (`gen9monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype/Iron%20Hands)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype/Iron%20Hands
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Drain Punch**: 98.473%
- **Thunder Punch**: 95.406%
- **Ice Punch**: 93.568%
- **Swords Dance**: 86.908%
- **Heavy Slam**: 9.173%
- **Other**: 16.471%

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

## Common Items
- **Shuca Berry**: 69.600%
- **Assault Vest**: 11.085%
- **Custap Berry**: 7.148%
- **Leftovers**: 4.874%
- **Weakness Policy**: 2.011%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.916%
- **Other**: 3.365%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Valiant**: 87.838%
- **Sneasler**: 87.621%
- **Great Tusk**: 87.557%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 85.743%
- **Gallade**: 81.006%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 7.520%

## FAQ for Iron Hands in gen9monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Hands?
The most common moves for Iron Hands are Drain Punch, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Swords Dance. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Iron Hands?
Iron Hands is frequently paired with Iron Valiant, Sneasler, Great Tusk, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Hands?
The top build for Iron Hands features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/160/0/0/160/188`. This configuration accounts for 35.538% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Hands?
Iron Hands is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.000%) and the item **Shuca Berry** (69.600%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Hands?
Based on common item usage (Shuca Berry), Iron Hands often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9monotype-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Iron Hands?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 154 |
| Attack | 140 |
| Defense | 108 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 68 |
| Speed | 50 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Iron Hands on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype/Iron%20Hands) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9monotype) - Build teams with Iron Hands
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*