# Iron Boulder - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Iron Boulder builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Iron Boulder Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen9nationaldex/Iron%20Boulder)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Iron%20Boulder
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ground (2x), Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), Steel (2x) |
| **Resists** | Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Mighty Cleave**: 99.912%
- **Swords Dance**: 87.923%
- **Close Combat**: 86.332%
- **Earthquake**: 50.002%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 28.661%
- **Psycho Cut**: 25.704%
- **Substitute**: 13.372%
- **Other**: 8.094%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 78.945%
- **Choice Band**: 9.761%
- **Rockium Z**: 6.426%
- **Other**: 4.868%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 46.388%
- **Dragonite**: 43.220%
- **Great Tusk**: 31.882%
- **Iron Moth**: 30.632%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 29.929%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 26.022%

## FAQ for Iron Boulder in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Boulder?
The most common moves for Iron Boulder are Mighty Cleave, Swords Dance, Close Combat, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Iron Boulder?
Iron Boulder is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Dragonite, Great Tusk, Iron Moth. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Iron Boulder weak to and resistant against?
Iron Boulder is weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ground (2x), Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), Steel (2x), resists Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Boulder?
The top build for Iron Boulder features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 83.301% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Boulder?
Iron Boulder is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.000%) and the item **Booster Energy** (78.945%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Boulder?
Based on common item usage (Booster Energy), Iron Boulder often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Iron Boulder?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 68 |
| Sp. Def | 108 |
| Speed | 124 |
| **BST** | **590** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Iron Boulder on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Iron%20Boulder) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Iron Boulder
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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