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

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

## Best Iron Thorns Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals |
| **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/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Iron%20Thorns)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Iron%20Thorns
- **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 (4x), Water (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x) |
| **Resists** | Flying (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Poison (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Rock Blast**: 100.000%
- **Pin Missile**: 100.000%
- **Facade**: 50.000%
- **Protect**: 50.000%
- **Iron Head**: 50.000%
- **Thunder Punch**: 50.000%

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

## Common Items
- **Loaded Dice**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Indeedee-F**: 100.000%
- **Ditto**: 50.000%
- **Lilligant**: 50.000%
- **Baxcalibur**: 50.000%
- **Torkoal**: 50.000%
- **Annihilape**: 50.000%

## FAQ for Iron Thorns in gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Thorns?
The most common moves for Iron Thorns are Rock Blast, Pin Missile, Facade, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Iron Thorns?
Iron Thorns is frequently paired with Indeedee-F, Ditto, Lilligant, Baxcalibur. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Iron Thorns weak to and resistant against?
Iron Thorns is weak to Ground (4x), Water (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), resists Flying (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Iron Thorns?
The most common Tera Types for Iron Thorns are bug, rock. Specifically, Tera bug is used in 50.000% 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 the ability **Quark Drive** (100.000%) and the item **Loaded Dice** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Thorns?
Based on common item usage (Loaded Dice), Iron Thorns often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-1760 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/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Iron%20Thorns) - 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 Thorns
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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