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

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

## Best Iron Moth Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **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%20Moth)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Iron%20Moth
- **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** | Ground (4x), Water (2x), Psychic (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Fairy (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Sludge Wave**: 99.310%
- **Fiery Dance**: 98.634%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 56.490%
- **Substitute**: 34.929%
- **Energy Ball**: 26.618%
- **Discharge**: 20.619%
- **Psychic**: 14.962%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 13.332%
- **U-turn**: 12.291%
- **Overheat**: 11.312%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 72.347%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 10.164%
- **Choice Specs**: 5.309%
- **Life Orb**: 4.764%
- **Focus Sash**: 3.211%
- **Other**: 4.205%

## Common Teammates
- **Diancie-Mega**: 39.298%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 34.780%
- **Ceruledge**: 29.640%
- **Celesteela**: 28.113%
- **Kommo-o**: 26.884%
- **Dragonite**: 26.618%

## FAQ for Iron Moth in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is frequently paired with Diancie-Mega, Ogerpon-Wellspring, Ceruledge, Celesteela. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Iron Moth weak to and resistant against?
Iron Moth is weak to Ground (4x), Water (2x), Psychic (2x), Rock (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Fairy (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 `124/0/0/132/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 46.677% 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** (72.347%).

### 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 gen9nationaldex-1760 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/gen9nationaldex/Iron%20Moth) - 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 Moth
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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