# Iron Thorns - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Iron Thorns in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Dragon Dance**: 34.185%
- **Earthquake**: 23.826%
- **Thunder Punch**: 13.605%
- **Stone Edge**: 12.500%
- **Wild Charge**: 7.873%
- **Rock Slide**: 7.113%
- **Ice Punch**: 5.456%
- **Stealth Rock**: 4.489%
- **Tera Blast**: 4.420%
- **Rock Blast**: 2.486%

## Common Abilities

## Common Items

## Common Teammates
- **Glimmora**: 20.856%
- **Iron Valiant**: 18.646%
- **Iron Moth**: 14.848%
- **Pincurchin**: 13.052%
- **Iron Treads**: 11.948%
- **Ceruledge**: 11.050%

## 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, Earthquake, Thunder Punch, Stone Edge. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

### Which Tera Types are best for Iron Thorns?
The most common Tera Types for Iron Thorns are flying, electric, ground. Specifically, Tera flying is used in 16.851% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Thorns?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Thorns?
Iron Thorns is most effectively run with an unspecified ability and no data for items.

### What is the most common role for Iron Thorns?
Cannot determine role without item data.

### 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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*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).*