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

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

## Best Iron Valiant Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | 9% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Iron%20Valiant)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Iron%20Valiant
- **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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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 88.741%
- **Moonblast**: 62.840%
- **Thunderbolt**: 50.570%
- **Ice Punch**: 43.485%
- **Knock Off**: 31.018%
- **Trick**: 20.039%
- **Destiny Bond**: 17.871%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 16.219%
- **Swords Dance**: 14.668%
- **Shadow Ball**: 14.318%

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

## Common Items
- **Expert Belt**: 34.819%
- **Choice Scarf**: 33.548%
- **Life Orb**: 12.174%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.072%
- **Choice Specs**: 6.946%
- **Other**: 3.440%

## Common Teammates
- **Sneasler**: 56.483%
- **Great Tusk**: 55.202%
- **Iron Hands**: 53.452%
- **Gallade**: 52.244%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 48.499%
- **Flutter Mane**: 38.755%

## FAQ for Iron Valiant in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Iron Valiant?
The most common moves for Iron Valiant are Close Combat, Moonblast, Thunderbolt, Ice Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Iron Valiant?
Iron Valiant is frequently paired with Sneasler, Great Tusk, Iron Hands, Gallade. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Iron Valiant?
The top build for Iron Valiant features a **Naive** nature with an EV spread of `0/4/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 38.496% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Iron Valiant?
Iron Valiant is most effectively run with the ability **Quark Drive** (100.000%) and the item **Expert Belt** (34.819%).

### What is the most common role for Iron Valiant?
Based on common item usage (Expert Belt), Iron Valiant often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the monotype-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/monotype/Iron%20Valiant) - 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 Valiant
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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