# Iron Boulder - VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Iron Boulder in VGC 2024 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2024regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regf |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Iron%20Boulder)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Iron%20Boulder
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)

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## Common Moves
- **Mighty Cleave**: 100.000%
- **Close Combat**: 59.987%
- **Psycho Cut**: 47.822%
- **Protect**: 45.045%
- **Earthquake**: 36.401%
- **Sacred Sword**: 31.505%
- **Swords Dance**: 16.964%
- **Iron Head**: 14.069%
- **Taunt**: 12.979%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 11.490%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 46.792%
- **Booster Energy**: 29.336%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.805%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.785%
- **Clear Amulet**: 3.636%
- **Other**: 1.646%

## Common Teammates
- **Chien-Pao**: 23.278%
- **Rillaboom**: 21.604%
- **Primarina**: 21.177%
- **Chandelure**: 20.795%
- **Kilowattrel**: 20.789%
- **Latios**: 20.396%

## FAQ for Iron Boulder in gen9vgc2024regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Boulder?
The most common moves for Iron Boulder are Mighty Cleave, Close Combat, Psycho Cut, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Iron Boulder?
Iron Boulder is frequently paired with Chien-Pao, Rillaboom, Primarina, Chandelure. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Boulder?
The top build for Iron Boulder features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 19.621% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Boulder?
Iron Boulder is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Band** (46.792%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Boulder?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Iron Boulder often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9vgc2024regf-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Iron Boulder?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 68 |
| Sp. Def | 108 |
| Speed | 124 |
| **BST** | **590** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Iron Boulder on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Iron%20Boulder) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regf) - Build teams with Iron Boulder
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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