# Iron Valiant - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Iron Valiant 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%20Valiant)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Iron%20Valiant
- **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
- **Wide Guard**: 63.6%
- **Moonblast**: 50.8%
- **Spirit Break**: 43.9%
- **Protect**: 40.4%
- **Coaching**: 27.6%
- **Icy Wind**: 27.0%
- **Close Combat**: 25.5%
- **Knock Off**: 20.9%
- **Feint**: 17.2%
- **Disable**: 16.5%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 42.9%
- **Focus Sash**: 40.3%
- **Electric Seed**: 5.3%
- **Covert Cloak**: 3.5%
- **Life Orb**: 3.5%
- **Safety Goggles**: 3.1%
- **Clear Amulet**: 1.3%

## Common Teammates
- **Miraidon**: undefined%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: undefined%
- **Iron Hands**: undefined%
- **Incineroar**: undefined%
- **Groudon**: undefined%
- **Rillaboom**: undefined%

## FAQ for Iron Valiant in homebsd-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Valiant?
The most common moves for Iron Valiant are Wide Guard, Moonblast, Spirit Break, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

### Which Tera Types are best for Iron Valiant?
The most common Tera Types for Iron Valiant are Ghost, Dark, Fairy. Specifically, Tera Ghost is used in 36.0% of builds.

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

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Valiant?
Iron Valiant is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.0%) and the item **Booster Energy** (42.9%).

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

### What are the base stats for Iron Valiant?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 74 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 116 |
| **BST** | **590** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Iron Valiant on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd/Iron%20Valiant) - 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 Valiant
- [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).*