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

> Competitive usage data for Iron Thorns 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%20Thorns)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Iron%20Thorns
- **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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## Common Moves
- **Wild Charge**: 50.000%
- **Protect**: 50.000%
- **Rock Slide**: 50.000%
- **Pin Missile**: 33.333%
- **Rock Blast**: 33.333%
- **Thunder Punch**: 33.333%
- **Swords Dance**: 16.667%
- **Fake Out**: 16.667%
- **Drain Punch**: 16.667%
- **Dragon Dance**: 16.667%

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

## Common Items
- **Loaded Dice**: 33.333%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 16.667%
- **Electric Seed**: 16.667%
- **Assault Vest**: 16.667%
- **Booster Energy**: 16.667%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Valiant**: 50.000%
- **Amoonguss**: 50.000%
- **Ceruledge**: 33.333%
- **Farigiraf**: 33.333%
- **Gastrodon**: 33.333%
- **Kingambit**: 33.333%

## FAQ for Iron Thorns in gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Iron Thorns?
Iron Thorns is frequently paired with Iron Valiant, Amoonguss, Ceruledge, Farigiraf. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Iron Thorns?
The most common Tera Types for Iron Thorns are grass, bug, rock. Specifically, Tera grass 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** (33.333%).

### 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 gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Iron%20Thorns) - 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 Thorns
- [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).*