Iron Moth Pokemon Guide

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Iron Moth Pokemon Guide

Iron Moth is a Fire / Poison-type Pokemon. This guide covers Iron Moth’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Fire type Pokemon icon
Poison type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Iron Moth

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Shiny Form

Shiny Iron Moth

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Iron Moth 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 Moth Description

Iron Moth is a Fire / Poison-type Pokemon with the National Dex number #0994. It is known for its role in modern Pokemon games and its distinct typing, movepool and battle identity.

Competitive Overview

Is Iron Moth Good in Competitive?

Iron Moth can be useful in competitive formats depending on the ruleset, available moves and team support. Its Fire / Poison typing gives it clear offensive and defensive matchups.

The best way to use Iron Moth is to build around its strongest same-type attacks, coverage moves and ability options while protecting it from its most common weaknesses.

Iron Moth Quick Facts

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

Name

Iron Moth

National Dex

#0994

Type

Fire type Pokemon icon
Poison type Pokemon icon

Fire / Poison

Species

Paradox Pokemon

Height

3’11” / 1.2 m

Weight

79.4 lbs / 36.0 kg

Abilities

Quark Drive

Iron Moth Stats

Iron Moth’s stats define how it performs in battle, including its offensive pressure, defensive value and speed tier.

Hp
80
Attack
70
Defense
60
Special Attack
140
Special Defense
110
Speed
110

Iron Moth Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Iron Moth can use a mix of same-type attacks and coverage moves. These are some of Iron Moth’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Fiery Dance

A strong Fire-type attack that can also boost Special Attack.

Poison type Pokemon icon

Sludge Wave

A powerful Poison-type move for hitting Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.

Bug type Pokemon icon

Bug Buzz

Coverage that helps against Psychic, Dark and Grass-type Pokemon.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Energy Ball

Coverage against Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Discharge

Electric coverage for Water and Flying-type Pokemon.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Heat Wave

A spread Fire-type move often useful in doubles formats.

Poison type Pokemon icon

Acid Spray

A utility move that lowers Special Defense and helps create pressure.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Psychic

Coverage for Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon.

Iron Moth All Moves

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

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Acid Spray Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special40100
1Ember Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special40100
1Gust Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special40100
1Whirlwind Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
7Struggle Bug Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special50100
14Fire Spin Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special3585
21Take Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
28Lunge Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
35Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status85
42Discharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special80100
49Sludge Wave Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special95100
56Fiery Dance Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special80100
63Metal Sound Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status85
70Morning Sun Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
77Hurricane Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special11070
84Bug Buzz Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special90100
91Overheat Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special13090
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAcid Spray Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special40100
TMAcrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMAir Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
TMBug Buzz Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special90100
TMCharge Beam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5090
TMConfuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status100
TMDazzling Gleam Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
TMElectric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMEnergy Ball Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special90100
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFire Blast Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special11085
TMFire Spin Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special3585
TMFlame Charge Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical50100
TMFlamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
TMFlare Blitz Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical120100
TMFlash Cannon Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Special80100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMHeat Wave Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special9590
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHurricane Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special11070
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMLunge Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
TMMetal Sound Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status85
TMMeteor Beam Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Special12090
TMOverheat Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special13090
TMPounce Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical50100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSludge Wave Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special95100
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMStruggle Bug Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special50100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMToxic Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status90
TMToxic Spikes Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status
TMU Turn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical70100
TMVenoshock Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special65100
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Electric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status

Iron Moth Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Iron Moth is a Fire / Poison-type Pokemon. This typing gives it important strengths and weaknesses across Pokemon battles.

Type

Fire type Pokemon icon
Poison type Pokemon icon

Fire / Poison

Weaknesses

Water type Pokemon icon
Ground type Pokemon icon
Psychic type Pokemon icon
Rock type Pokemon icon

Water, Ground, Psychic, Rock

Resistances

Fire type Pokemon icon
Grass type Pokemon icon
Ice type Pokemon icon
Fighting type Pokemon icon
Poison type Pokemon icon
Bug type Pokemon icon
Steel type Pokemon icon
Fairy type Pokemon icon

Fire, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy

Immunity

None

Iron Moth Abilities

Iron Moth’s abilities shape how it performs in battle and how it fits onto different teams.

Quark Drive

Boosts Iron Moth’s highest stat on Electric Terrain or when holding Booster Energy.

Iron Moth Evolution

Iron Moth does not evolve. It is treated as a single-stage Paradox Pokemon in the National Pokedex.

Single Stage

Iron Moth

Fire type Pokemon icon
Poison type Pokemon icon
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Does not evolve

Where to Find Iron Moth in Pokemon Games

Iron Moth is a future Paradox Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It is mainly associated with Pokemon Violet and Area Zero, while Pokemon Scarlet players usually need to trade or transfer to obtain it.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Iron Moth
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Trade from Pokemon Violet or transfer when supported.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Found in Area Zero in Pokemon Violet. Trade or transfer for Pokemon Scarlet.
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 Moth
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 Moth FAQ

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

What type is Iron Moth?

Iron Moth is a Fire / Poison-type Pokemon.

What is Iron Moth weak against?

Iron Moth is weak to Water, Ground, Psychic, Rock-type moves.

Does Iron Moth evolve?

Iron Moth does not evolve. It is treated as a single-stage Paradox Pokemon in the National Pokedex.

What are Iron Moth’s abilities?

Iron Moth’s abilities are Quark Drive.

What are Iron Moth’s best moves?

Iron Moth’s best moves often include Fiery Dance, Sludge Wave, Bug Buzz, Energy Ball.

How do you get Iron Moth?

Iron Moth is a future Paradox Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It is mainly associated with Pokemon Violet and Area Zero, while Pokemon Scarlet players usually need to trade or transfer to obtain it.

Is Iron Moth good in Pokemon?

Iron Moth can be good depending on the format, team support and available moves.

What is Iron Moth’s National Dex number?

Iron Moth is National Dex #0994.



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