Iron Hands Pokemon Guide

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Iron Hands 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.

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Electric type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Iron Hands

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Shiny Form

Shiny Iron Hands

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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.

Iron Hands Description

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

Is Iron Hands Good in Competitive?

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.

Iron Hands Quick Facts

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 type Pokemon icon
Electric type Pokemon icon

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 Stats

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.

Hp
154
Attack
140
Defense
108
Special Attack
50
Special Defense
68
Speed
50

Iron Hands Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Iron Hands’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

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Drain Punch

A key Fighting-type attack that restores HP after dealing damage.

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Thunder Punch

Reliable Electric-type physical damage.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Wild Charge

A stronger Electric attack with recoil damage.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Close Combat

A high-power Fighting-type move for major damage.

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Fake Out

Priority utility that can make the target flinch on the first turn Iron Hands is active.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Heavy Slam

Coverage that can hit Fairy, Ice and Rock-type Pokemon.

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Ice Punch

Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Swords Dance

A setup move that sharply boosts Attack.

Iron Hands All Moves

Use the section below to view Iron Hands’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Arm Thrust Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical15100
1Focus Energy Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
1Sand Attack Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status100
1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
7Fake Out Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
14Whirlwind Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
21Thunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
28Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical8075
35Force Palm Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical60100
42Seismic Toss Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
49Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
56Wild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
63Close Combat Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
70Detect Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Status
77Heavy Slam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical100
84Belly Drum Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
91Focus Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical150100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMBody Press Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical80100
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMCharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
TMClose Combat Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMDrain Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
TMElectric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFire Punch Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
TMFocus Blast Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special12070
TMFocus Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical150100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMHard Press Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical0100
TMHeavy Slam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical100
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIce Punch Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical75100
TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status
TMIron Head Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical80100
TMLow Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
TMLow Sweep Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical65100
TMMetronome Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPlay Rough Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Physical9090
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMReversal Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMStomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSupercell Slam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical10095
TMSwords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMVolt Switch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100
TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Electric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status

Iron Hands Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Iron Hands is a Fighting / Electric-type Pokemon. This typing determines which attacks it is weak to, resists or ignores.

Type

Fighting type Pokemon icon
Electric type Pokemon icon

Fighting / Electric

Weaknesses

Ground type Pokemon icon
Psychic type Pokemon icon
Fairy type Pokemon icon

Ground, Psychic, Fairy

Resistances

Electric type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon
Bug type Pokemon icon
Rock type Pokemon icon
Dark type Pokemon icon
Steel type Pokemon icon

Electric, Flying, Bug, Rock, Dark, Steel

Immunity

None

Iron Hands Abilities

Iron Hands’s ability helps define its role in battle.

Quark Drive

Raises Iron Hands’ highest stat on Electric Terrain or when it holds Booster Energy.

Iron Hands Evolution

Iron Hands does not evolve. It is a single-stage Paradox Pokemon.

Single Stage

Iron Hands

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Electric type Pokemon icon
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Does not evolve

Where to Find Iron Hands in Pokemon Games

Iron Hands’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check the tables below for current location and transfer notes.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Iron Hands
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Found in Area Zero in Pokemon Violet. It is not normally available in Pokemon Scarlet without trading or transfer.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Found in Area Zero in Pokemon Violet. It is not normally available in Pokemon Scarlet without trading or transfer.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Iron Hands
Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Iron Hands FAQ

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.

What type is Iron Hands?

Iron Hands is a Fighting / Electric-type Pokemon.

What is Iron Hands weak against?

Iron Hands is weak to Ground, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.

Does Iron Hands evolve?

No, Iron Hands does not evolve.

What is Iron Hands’s ability?

Iron Hands’s ability is Quark Drive.

What are Iron Hands’s best moves?

Iron Hands’s best moves often include Drain Punch, Thunder Punch, Wild Charge, Close Combat.

How do you get Iron Hands?

Found in Area Zero in Pokemon Violet. It is not normally available in Pokemon Scarlet without trading or transfer.





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