Pokemon Guide
Iron Hands is a Fighting / Electric-type Paradox Pokemon from Generation 9. This guide covers Iron Hands’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Iron Hands 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.
| Description | Abilities |
| Quick Facts | Stats |
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| Weaknesses | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Iron Hands is a Fighting and Electric-type Paradox Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It resembles a futuristic relative of Hariyama and is known for its massive HP, strong Attack and heavy physical pressure.
Competitive Overview
Iron Hands is usually strong in competitive formats because of its great bulk, high Attack, useful Fighting and Electric coverage and access to recovery through Drain Punch. It can be slow, but it is difficult to remove quickly.
Its value can change by format, but Iron Hands is easiest to understand by its typing, ability, strongest moves and how well it fits into current team structures.
Here are the key facts to know about Iron Hands, including its type, ability, height, weight and species information.
Name
Iron Hands
National Dex
#0992
Type
Fighting / Electric
Species
Paradox Pokemon
Height
5’11” / 1.8 m
180 cm
Weight
839.3 lbs / 380.7 kg
380.7 kg
Ability
Quark Drive
Iron Hands has a Paradox Pokemon stat profile built around its typing, ability and battle role. Use the stat table below to review its full base stat spread.
These are some of Iron Hands’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A key Fighting-type attack that restores HP after dealing damage.
Reliable Electric-type physical damage.
A stronger Electric attack with recoil damage.
A high-power Fighting-type move for major damage.
Priority utility that can make the target flinch on the first turn Iron Hands is active.
Coverage that can hit Fairy, Ice and Rock-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
A setup move that sharply boosts Attack.
Use the section below to view Iron Hands’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Iron Hands is a Fighting / Electric-type Pokemon. This typing determines which attacks it is weak to, resists or ignores.
Type
Fighting / Electric
Weaknesses
Ground, Psychic, Fairy
Resistances
Electric, Flying, Bug, Rock, Dark, Steel
Immunity
None
Iron Hands’s ability helps define its role in battle.
Raises Iron Hands’ highest stat on Electric Terrain or when it holds Booster Energy.
Iron Hands does not evolve. It is a single-stage Paradox Pokemon.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Iron Hands’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check the tables below for current location and transfer notes.
| Game | Where to Find Iron Hands |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in Area Zero in Pokemon Violet. It is not normally available in Pokemon Scarlet without trading or transfer. |
Pokemon Violet |
Found in Area Zero in Pokemon Violet. It is not normally available in Pokemon Scarlet without trading or transfer. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Iron Hands |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Iron Hands. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Iron Hands is a Fighting / Electric-type Pokemon.
Iron Hands is weak to Ground, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.
No, Iron Hands does not evolve.
Iron Hands’s ability is Quark Drive.
Iron Hands’s best moves often include Drain Punch, Thunder Punch, Wild Charge, Close Combat.
Found in Area Zero in Pokemon Violet. It is not normally available in Pokemon Scarlet without trading or transfer.
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