# Iron Moth - Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Iron Moth in Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Iron%20Moth)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Iron%20Moth
- **Format Overview**: [Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Iron Moth.

## Common Moves
- **Energy Ball**: 85.714%
- **Protect**: 83.929%
- **Heat Wave**: 78.571%
- **Acid Spray**: 62.500%
- **Sludge Wave**: 25.000%
- **Fiery Dance**: 17.857%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 8.929%
- **Overheat**: 5.357%
- **Discharge**: 5.357%
- **Psychic**: 5.357%

## Common Abilities
- **Quark Drive**: 98.214%
- **Protosynthesis**: 1.786%

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 82.143%
- **Choice Specs**: 5.357%
- **Life Orb**: 3.571%
- **Covert Cloak**: 3.571%
- **Assault Vest**: 1.786%
- **Passho Berry**: 1.786%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.786%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 69.643%
- **Kingambit**: 32.143%
- **Tatsugiri**: 25.000%
- **Dondozo**: 25.000%
- **Gastrodon**: 17.857%
- **Garchomp**: 14.286%

## FAQ for Iron Moth in gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Moth?
The most common moves for Iron Moth are Energy Ball, Protect, Heat Wave, Acid Spray. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Kingambit, Tatsugiri, Dondozo. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Iron Moth?
The most common Tera Types for Iron Moth are grass, ghost, fire. Specifically, Tera grass is used in 67.857% of builds.

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

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (98.214%) and the item **Booster Energy** (82.143%).

### 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 gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals-1760 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/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Iron%20Moth) - Full interactive stats page
- [Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals) - Build teams with Iron Moth
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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