Iron Crown Pokemon Guide

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Iron Crown Pokemon Guide

Iron Crown is a Steel / Psychic-type Paradox Pokemon. This guide covers Iron Crown’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Iron Crown

Shiny Form

Shiny Iron Crown

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Iron Crown guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Iron Crown Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Abilities	Evolution
Locations	FAQ

Iron Crown Description

Iron Crown is a Steel and Psychic-type Paradox Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. It resembles a future version of Cobalion with a metallic body and advanced energy weapons.

Competitive Overview

Is Iron Crown Good in Competitive?

Iron Crown can be useful competitively because of its strong Special Attack, Steel and Psychic typing and Quark Drive support. It can function as a special attacker that pressures Fairy, Rock, Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon.

Its best traits are its many resistances, strong special movepool and ability to benefit from Electric Terrain or Booster Energy. Its main weaknesses are Fire, Ground, Ghost and Dark-type moves.

Iron Crown Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Iron Crown, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Iron Crown

National Dex

#1023

Type

Steel / Psychic

Species

Paradox Pokemon

Height

5’03” / 1.6 m

160 cm

Weight

343.9 lbs / 156.0 kg

156.0 kg

Abilities

Quark Drive

Iron Crown Stats

Iron Crown has a stat spread that supports its role as a Steel / Psychic-type Pokemon. Its best stats and move choices can change depending on the game and format.

Attack

Defense

100

Special Attack

122

Special Defense

108

Speed

Iron Crown Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Iron Crown can use several strong moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Iron Crown’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Tachyon Cutter

A signature Steel-type move that hits twice and helps Iron Crown pressure targets reliably.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Psyshock

A Psychic-type attack that targets Defense instead of Special Defense.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Psychic

Reliable Psychic-type special damage.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Flash Cannon

A strong Steel-type special attack for Fairy and Rock-type Pokemon.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Focus Blast

Coverage against Dark and Steel-type Pokemon.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Volt Switch

A pivot move that lets Iron Crown keep momentum.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Calm Mind

A setup move that raises Special Attack and Special Defense.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Energy Ball

Coverage against Water, Rock and Ground-type Pokemon.

Iron Crown All Moves

Iron Crown can learn different moves depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Iron Crown’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
1	Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	–	–
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
7	Smart Strike	Steel	Physical	70	–
14	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
21	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
28	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	80	100
35	Psycho Cut	Psychic	Physical	70	100
42	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
49	Sacred Sword	Fighting	Physical	90	100
56	Tachyon Cutter	Steel	Special	50	0
63	Future Sight	Psychic	Special	120	100
70	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
77	Quick Guard	Fighting	Status	–	–
84	Metal Burst	Steel	Physical	–	100
91	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Expanding Force	Psychic	Special	80	100
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Future Sight	Psychic	Special	120	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Gravity	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
TM	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
TM	Metal Sound	Steel	Status	–	85
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
TM	Psychic Noise	Psychic	Special	75	100
TM	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	80	100
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Smart Strike	Steel	Physical	70	–
TM	Solar Blade	Grass	Physical	125	100
TM	Steel Beam	Steel	Special	140	95
TM	Stored Power	Psychic	Special	20	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Supercell Slam	Electric	Physical	100	95
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
TM	X Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Iron Crown Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Iron Crown is a Steel / Psychic-type Pokemon. Its type matchups determine which attacks it resists, which attacks hit it super effectively and which attacks have no effect.

Type

Steel / Psychic

Weaknesses

Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark

Resistances

Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Psychic

Immunity

Poison

Iron Crown Abilities

Iron Crown’s abilities affect how it performs in battle and can shape how players use it across different Pokemon games.

Quark Drive

Boosts the Pokemon’s most proficient stat on Electric Terrain or when it is holding Booster Energy.

Iron Crown Evolution

Iron Crown does not evolve into or from any other Pokemon. It is a Paradox Pokemon connected to Cobalion through Violet Book lore and alternate timeline speculation.

Single Stage

Iron Crown

Does not evolve

Where to Find Iron Crown in Pokemon Games

Iron Crown is available through The Indigo Disk in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet depending on version and quest conditions. Earlier games do not include Iron Crown.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Iron Crown
Pokemon Red	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Blue	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available in this game.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Iron Crown
Pokemon Gold	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Silver	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available in this game.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Iron Crown
Pokemon Ruby	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Emerald	Not available in this game.
Pokemon FireRed	Not available in this game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Not available in this game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Iron Crown
Pokemon Diamond	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Pearl	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Platinum	Not available in this game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Not available in this game.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Not available in this game.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Iron Crown
Pokemon Black	Not available in this game.
Pokemon White	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Black 2	Not available in this game.
Pokemon White 2	Not available in this game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Iron Crown
Pokemon X	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Y	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Not available in this game.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Iron Crown
Pokemon Sun	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Moon	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Iron Crown
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Iron Crown
Pokemon Scarlet	Trade from Pokemon Violet.
Pokemon Violet	Available in The Indigo Disk after Perrin’s quest requirements are met.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Iron Crown
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Iron Crown FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Iron Crown. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Iron Crown?

Iron Crown is a Steel / Psychic-type Pokemon.

What is Iron Crown weak against?

Iron Crown is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark-type moves.

Does Iron Crown evolve?

Iron Crown does not evolve into or from any other Pokemon. It is a Paradox Pokemon connected to Cobalion through Violet Book lore and alternate timeline speculation.

What are Iron Crown’s abilities?

Iron Crown’s abilities are Quark Drive.

What are Iron Crown’s best moves?

Iron Crown’s best moves often include Tachyon Cutter, Psyshock, Psychic, Flash Cannon, Focus Blast.

Is Iron Crown good in Pokemon?

Yes, Iron Crown can be useful depending on the game and format, especially when its typing, ability and strongest moves fit the team.

How do you get Iron Crown?

Iron Crown is mainly obtained through Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC availability or trading, depending on the game version.

Is shiny Iron Crown available?

Shiny Iron Crown exists in Pokemon data, but availability depends on the game, event and encounter method.

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Iron Crown Pokemon Guide