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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.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
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.
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| Locations | FAQ |
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
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.
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 / Poison
Species
Paradox Pokemon
Height
3’11” / 1.2 m
Weight
79.4 lbs / 36.0 kg
Abilities
Quark Drive
Iron Moth’s stats define how it performs in battle, including its offensive pressure, defensive value and speed tier.
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.
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A strong Fire-type attack that can also boost Special Attack.
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A powerful Poison-type move for hitting Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
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Coverage that helps against Psychic, Dark and Grass-type Pokemon.
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Coverage against Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.
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Electric coverage for Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
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A spread Fire-type move often useful in doubles formats.
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A utility move that lowers Special Defense and helps create pressure.
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Coverage for Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon.
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
Iron Moth is a Fire / Poison-type Pokemon. This typing gives it important strengths and weaknesses across Pokemon battles.
Type
Fire / Poison
Weaknesses
Water, Ground, Psychic, Rock
Resistances
Fire, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immunity
None
Iron Moth’s abilities shape how it performs in battle and how it fits onto different teams.
Boosts Iron Moth’s highest stat on Electric Terrain or when holding Booster Energy.
Iron Moth does not evolve. It is treated as a single-stage Paradox Pokemon in the National Pokedex.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
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.
| Game | Where to Find Iron Moth |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade from Pokemon Violet or transfer when supported. |
Pokemon Violet |
Found in Area Zero in Pokemon Violet. Trade or transfer for Pokemon Scarlet. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Iron Moth |
|---|---|
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 Moth. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Iron Moth is a Fire / Poison-type Pokemon.
Iron Moth is weak to Water, Ground, Psychic, Rock-type moves.
Iron Moth does not evolve. It is treated as a single-stage Paradox Pokemon in the National Pokedex.
Iron Moth’s abilities are Quark Drive.
Iron Moth’s best moves often include Fiery Dance, Sludge Wave, Bug Buzz, Energy Ball.
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.
Iron Moth can be good depending on the format, team support and available moves.
Iron Moth is National Dex #0994.
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