# Iron Moth - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd/Iron%20Moth)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Iron%20Moth
- **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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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 66.7%
- **Fiery Dance**: 53.0%
- **Struggle Bug**: 43.9%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 42.4%
- **Sludge Wave**: 42.4%
- **Heat Wave**: 39.4%
- **Overheat**: 33.3%
- **Meteor Beam**: 22.7%
- **Energy Ball**: 13.6%
- **Fire Blast**: 13.6%

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

## Common Items
- **Power Herb**: 34.2%
- **Choice Specs**: 18.4%
- **Booster Energy**: 15.8%
- **Choice Scarf**: 15.8%
- **Assault Vest**: 7.9%
- **Wide Lens**: 7.9%

## Common Teammates
- **Miraidon**: undefined%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: undefined%
- **Zacian**: undefined%
- **Farigiraf**: undefined%
- **Umbreon**: undefined%
- **Incineroar**: undefined%

## FAQ for Iron Moth in homebsd-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is frequently paired with Miraidon, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Zacian, Farigiraf. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Iron Moth?
The most common Tera Types for Iron Moth are Fire, Grass. Specifically, Tera Fire is used in 87.5% of builds.

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

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.0%) and the item **Power Herb** (34.2%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Moth?
Based on common item usage (Power Herb), Iron Moth often functions as a **tactical** in the homebsd-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/homebsd/Iron%20Moth) - 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 Moth
- [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).*