# Iron Valiant - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Iron Valiant 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%20Valiant)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Iron%20Valiant
- **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
- **Moonblast**: 85.131%
- **Knock Off**: 43.169%
- **Shadow Ball**: 42.257%
- **Calm Mind**: 37.524%
- **Encore**: 36.709%
- **Close Combat**: 36.187%
- **Thunderbolt**: 34.041%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 19.004%
- **Swords Dance**: 14.817%
- **Destiny Bond**: 8.937%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 72.189%
- **Choice Specs**: 15.711%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 4.632%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.017%
- **Other**: 3.451%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 42.929%
- **Dragonite**: 33.965%
- **Kyurem**: 26.138%
- **Great Tusk**: 24.150%
- **Deoxys-Speed**: 22.252%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 21.511%

## FAQ for Iron Valiant in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Iron Valiant?
The most common moves for Iron Valiant are Moonblast, Knock Off, Shadow Ball, Calm Mind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Iron Valiant?
Iron Valiant is frequently paired with Kingambit, Dragonite, Kyurem, Great Tusk. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Valiant?
The top build for Iron Valiant features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 41.680% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Valiant?
Iron Valiant is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.000%) and the item **Booster Energy** (72.189%).

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

### What are the base stats for Iron Valiant?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 74 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 116 |
| **BST** | **590** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Iron Valiant on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Iron%20Valiant) - 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 Valiant
- [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).*