# Iron Thorns - VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Iron Thorns in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Iron%20Thorns)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Iron%20Thorns
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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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 Thorns.

## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 63.224%
- **Supercell Slam**: 59.500%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 59.474%
- **High Horsepower**: 36.746%
- **Wild Charge**: 36.746%
- **Volt Switch**: 36.746%
- **Other**: 7.565%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 63.254%
- **Assault Vest**: 36.746%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 96.222%
- **Kingambit**: 59.474%
- **Enamorus-Therian**: 59.474%
- **Cresselia**: 59.474%
- **Chesnaught**: 59.474%
- **Incineroar**: 40.519%

## FAQ for Iron Thorns in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Thorns?
The most common moves for Iron Thorns are Rock Slide, Protect, Supercell Slam, Stomping Tantrum. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Iron Thorns?
Iron Thorns is frequently paired with Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Kingambit, Enamorus-Therian, Cresselia. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Thorns?
The top build for Iron Thorns features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/44/128/0/76/0`. This configuration accounts for 36.746% of competitive builds.

### 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 **Booster Energy** (63.254%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Thorns?
Based on common item usage (Booster Energy), Iron Thorns often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2026regf-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/gen9vgc2026regf/Iron%20Thorns) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - Build teams with Iron Thorns
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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