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

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

## Best Iron Leaves Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/homebsd/Iron%20Leaves)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Iron%20Leaves
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebsd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Bug (4x), Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 90.0%
- **Protect**: 70.0%
- **Leaf Blade**: 60.0%
- **Quash**: 60.0%
- **Solar Blade**: 40.0%
- **Psyblade**: 40.0%
- **Throat Chop**: 30.0%
- **Night Slash**: 10.0%

## Common Abilities
- **Quark Drive**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 80.0%
- **Choice Scarf**: 20.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: undefined%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: undefined%
- **Kyogre**: undefined%
- **Slowking-Galar**: undefined%
- **Chi-Yu**: undefined%
- **Miraidon**: undefined%

## FAQ for Iron Leaves in homebsd-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Leaves?
The most common moves for Iron Leaves are Close Combat, Protect, Leaf Blade, Quash. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Iron Leaves?
Iron Leaves is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Calyrex-Ice, Kyogre, Slowking-Galar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Iron Leaves weak to and resistant against?
Iron Leaves is weak to Bug (4x), Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Iron Leaves?
The most common Tera Types for Iron Leaves are Psychic. Specifically, Tera Psychic is used in 100.0% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Leaves?
The most common nature for Iron Leaves is **Jolly**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Leaves?
Iron Leaves is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.0%) and the item **Booster Energy** (80.0%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Leaves?
Based on common item usage (Booster Energy), Iron Leaves often functions as a **tactical** in the homebsd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Iron Leaves?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 88 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 108 |
| Speed | 104 |
| **BST** | **590** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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