# Iron Thorns - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

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

## Best Iron Thorns Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **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/gen9ou/Iron%20Thorns)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Iron%20Thorns
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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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 Thorns.

## Common Moves
- **Dragon Dance**: 99.479%
- **Supercell Slam**: 97.229%
- **Ice Punch**: 85.118%
- **Earthquake**: 66.070%
- **Stealth Rock**: 27.847%
- **Stone Edge**: 12.533%
- **Other**: 11.724%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 67.959%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 28.375%
- **Other**: 3.667%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Moth**: 52.620%
- **Ribombee**: 52.525%
- **Gholdengo**: 52.253%
- **Glimmora**: 49.771%
- **Greninja**: 49.184%
- **Zapdos**: 37.103%

## FAQ for Iron Thorns in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Iron Thorns?
The most common moves for Iron Thorns are Dragon Dance, Supercell Slam, Ice Punch, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Iron Thorns?
Iron Thorns is frequently paired with Iron Moth, Ribombee, Gholdengo, Glimmora. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Thorns?
The top build for Iron Thorns features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `40/252/0/0/0/216`. This configuration accounts for 45.692% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Thorns?
Iron Thorns is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.000%) and the item **Booster Energy** (67.959%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Thorns?
Based on common item usage (Booster Energy), Iron Thorns often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Iron Thorns?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 134 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 84 |
| Speed | 72 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Iron Thorns on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Iron%20Thorns) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Iron Thorns
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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