# Iron Hands - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Iron Hands in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Iron%20Hands)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Iron%20Hands
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)

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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 Hands.

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 98.863%
- **Wild Charge**: 91.177%
- **Low Kick**: 84.330%
- **Drain Punch**: 76.790%
- **Heavy Slam**: 17.983%
- **Volt Switch**: 6.352%
- **Brick Break**: 5.131%
- **Other**: 19.374%

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

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 91.708%
- **Black Belt**: 2.132%
- **Electric Seed**: 1.842%
- **Other**: 4.318%

## Common Teammates
- **Miraidon**: 76.826%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 44.651%
- **Farigiraf**: 39.147%
- **Volcarona**: 23.433%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 23.110%
- **Whimsicott**: 19.816%

## FAQ for Iron Hands in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Hands?
The most common moves for Iron Hands are Fake Out, Wild Charge, Low Kick, Drain Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Hands?
The top build for Iron Hands features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `76/180/12/0/236/0`. This configuration accounts for 11.630% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Hands?
Iron Hands is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.000%) and the item **Assault Vest** (91.708%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Hands?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Iron Hands often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2026regi-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Iron Hands?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 154 |
| Attack | 140 |
| Defense | 108 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 68 |
| Speed | 50 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Iron Hands on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Iron%20Hands) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regi) - Build teams with Iron Hands
- [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).*