# Iron Moth - VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Iron Moth in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Iron%20Moth)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Iron%20Moth
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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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
- **Protect**: 82.577%
- **Acid Spray**: 61.688%
- **Fiery Dance**: 49.433%
- **Struggle Bug**: 39.294%
- **Heat Wave**: 31.003%
- **Overheat**: 28.116%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 22.606%
- **Flamethrower**: 17.055%
- **Sludge Wave**: 14.033%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 11.814%

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

## Common Items
- **Electric Seed**: 35.414%
- **Booster Energy**: 23.520%
- **Covert Cloak**: 18.727%
- **Power Herb**: 8.817%
- **Life Orb**: 7.244%
- **Choice Specs**: 2.475%
- **Other**: 3.804%

## Common Teammates
- **Miraidon**: 80.039%
- **Incineroar**: 36.754%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 31.595%
- **Iron Hands**: 21.871%
- **Clefairy**: 17.997%
- **Mienshao**: 17.919%

## FAQ for Iron Moth in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Moth?
The most common moves for Iron Moth are Protect, Acid Spray, Fiery Dance, Struggle Bug. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is frequently paired with Miraidon, Incineroar, Calyrex-Shadow, Iron Hands. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Moth?
The top build for Iron Moth features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `124/0/0/132/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 23.637% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.000%) and the item **Electric Seed** (35.414%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Moth?
Based on common item usage (Electric Seed), Iron Moth often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-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/gen9vgc2025regi/Iron%20Moth) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Iron Moth
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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