# Iron Thorns - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Iron Thorns builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Iron Thorns Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **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/monotype/Iron%20Thorns)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Iron%20Thorns
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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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 Thorns.

## Defensive Type Matchups

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

## Common Moves
- **Dragon Dance**: 71.878%
- **Stone Edge**: 71.757%
- **Ice Punch**: 63.700%
- **Earthquake**: 60.681%
- **Stealth Rock**: 27.783%
- **Rock Blast**: 16.686%
- **Substitute**: 14.440%
- **Fire Punch**: 14.085%
- **Supercell Slam**: 12.952%
- **Wild Charge**: 12.375%

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

## Common Items
- **Air Balloon**: 69.111%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 11.123%
- **Loaded Dice**: 8.121%
- **Expert Belt**: 6.019%
- **Leftovers**: 4.426%
- **Other**: 1.200%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Hands**: 68.963%
- **Raging Bolt**: 55.661%
- **Pawmot**: 51.638%
- **Regieleki**: 48.498%
- **Galvantula**: 47.139%
- **Zapdos**: 42.731%

## FAQ for Iron Thorns in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Thorns?
The most common moves for Iron Thorns are Dragon Dance, Stone Edge, Ice Punch, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Iron Thorns?
Iron Thorns is frequently paired with Iron Hands, Raging Bolt, Pawmot, Regieleki. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Iron Thorns weak to and resistant against?
Iron Thorns is weak to Ground (4x), Water (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), resists Flying (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Iron Thorns?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Thorns?
The top build for Iron Thorns features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 44.497% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Thorns?
Iron Thorns is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.000%) and the item **Air Balloon** (69.111%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Thorns?
Based on common item usage (Air Balloon), Iron Thorns often functions as a **tactical** in the monotype-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Iron Thorns?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 134 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 84 |
| Speed | 72 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Iron Thorns on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Iron%20Thorns) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Iron Thorns
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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