# Iron Hands - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2

> Find the best Iron Hands builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Iron Hands Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals |
| **Usage** | 43% |
| **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/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Iron%20Hands)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Iron%20Hands
- **Format Overview**: [Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Electric (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 85.714%
- **Drain Punch**: 78.776%
- **Wild Charge**: 78.367%
- **Volt Switch**: 55.510%
- **Close Combat**: 22.449%
- **Thunder Punch**: 17.959%
- **Swords Dance**: 10.204%
- **Protect**: 9.796%
- **Belly Drum**: 7.347%
- **Detect**: 6.939%

## Common Abilities
- **Quark Drive**: 99.592%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 74.694%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 11.837%
- **Booster Energy**: 3.673%
- **Clear Amulet**: 2.449%
- **Lum Berry**: 2.041%
- **Leftovers**: 1.633%

## Common Teammates
- **Amoonguss**: 48.571%
- **Arcanine**: 42.449%
- **Palafin**: 27.755%
- **Roaring Moon**: 27.755%
- **Armarouge**: 16.327%
- **Indeedee-F**: 15.510%

## FAQ for Iron Hands in gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Hands?
The most common moves for Iron Hands are Fake Out, Drain Punch, Wild Charge, Volt Switch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Iron Hands?
Iron Hands is frequently paired with Amoonguss, Arcanine, Palafin, Roaring Moon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Iron Hands weak to and resistant against?
Iron Hands is weak to Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Iron Hands?
The most common Tera Types for Iron Hands are grass, fire, fighting. Specifically, Tera grass is used in 80.816% of builds.

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

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Hands?
Iron Hands is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (99.592%) and the item **Assault Vest** (74.694%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Hands?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Iron Hands often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Iron Hands?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 154 |
| Attack | 140 |
| Defense | 108 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 68 |
| Speed | 50 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Iron Hands on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Iron%20Hands) - Full interactive stats page
- [Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals) - Build teams with Iron Hands
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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