# Iron Valiant - Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Iron Valiant in Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I (`homebss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss/Iron%20Valiant)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss/Iron%20Valiant
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss)

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 60.5%
- **Destiny Bond**: 55.0%
- **Encore**: 53.8%
- **Spirit Break**: 49.1%
- **Moonblast**: 46.1%
- **Knock Off**: 33.8%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 30.1%
- **Thunder Wave**: 13.1%
- **Swords Dance**: 11.0%
- **Tera Blast**: 10.7%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 47.0%
- **Booster Energy**: 40.7%
- **Light Clay**: 3.1%
- **Covert Cloak**: 2.0%
- **Salac Berry**: 1.9%
- **Choice Band**: 1.2%
- **Sticky Barb**: 1.1%
- **Air Balloon**: 0.8%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.6%
- **Life Orb**: 0.6%

## Common Teammates
- **Miraidon**: undefined%
- **Koraidon**: undefined%
- **Ho-Oh**: undefined%
- **Ting-Lu**: undefined%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: undefined%
- **Zacian**: undefined%

## FAQ for Iron Valiant in homebss-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Valiant?
The most common moves for Iron Valiant are Close Combat, Destiny Bond, Encore, Spirit Break. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Iron Valiant?
Iron Valiant is frequently paired with Miraidon, Koraidon, Ho-Oh, Ting-Lu. 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, Steel, Water. Specifically, Tera Ghost is used in 20.6% 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 **Focus Sash** (47.0%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Valiant?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Iron Valiant often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the homebss-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/homebss/Iron%20Valiant) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebss) - 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).*