# Iron Moth - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Iron Moth builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Iron Moth Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Iron%20Moth)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Iron%20Moth
- **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 Moth.

## Common Moves
- **Overheat**: 83.591%
- **Acid Spray**: 83.200%
- **Screech**: 71.217%
- **Protect**: 57.603%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 49.441%
- **Fiery Dance**: 13.735%
- **Meteor Beam**: 10.561%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 9.792%
- **Bug Buzz**: 5.213%
- **Other**: 15.646%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 47.838%
- **Covert Cloak**: 38.575%
- **Power Herb**: 10.561%
- **Other**: 3.025%

## Common Teammates
- **Miraidon**: 97.090%
- **Incineroar**: 90.353%
- **Terapagos**: 82.729%
- **Sinistcha**: 82.662%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 82.438%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 11.037%

## FAQ for Iron Moth in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is frequently paired with Miraidon, Incineroar, Terapagos, Sinistcha. 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 `236/0/4/68/4/196`. This configuration accounts for 60.565% 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 **Booster Energy** (47.838%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Moth?
Based on common item usage (Booster Energy), Iron Moth often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2026regi-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/gen9vgc2026regi/Iron%20Moth) - 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 Moth
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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