# Iron Moth - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Iron Moth 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%20Moth)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Iron%20Moth
- **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
- **Fiery Dance**: 98.273%
- **Sludge Wave**: 96.921%
- **Substitute**: 40.069%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 38.448%
- **Whirlwind**: 31.696%
- **Tera Blast**: 26.245%
- **Energy Ball**: 18.944%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 17.419%
- **Psychic**: 8.894%
- **Overheat**: 6.135%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 77.393%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 17.983%
- **Other**: 4.624%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 56.035%
- **Zamazenta**: 33.255%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 33.247%
- **Deoxys-Speed**: 29.741%
- **Raging Bolt**: 25.310%
- **Great Tusk**: 23.447%

## FAQ for Iron Moth in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is frequently paired with Kingambit, Zamazenta, Ogerpon-Wellspring, Deoxys-Speed. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 `0/0/124/132/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 55.033% 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** (77.393%).

### 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 gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Iron%20Moth) - 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 Moth
- [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).*