Iron Treads Pokemon Guide

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Iron Treads Pokemon Guide

Iron Treads is a Ground / Steel-type Paradox Pokemon from Generation 9. This guide covers Iron Treads’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Ground type Pokemon icon
Steel type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Iron Treads

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Shiny Form

Shiny Iron Treads

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

Iron Treads is a Ground and Steel-type Paradox Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It resembles a futuristic relative of Donphan and is known for its strong physical bulk and utility.

Competitive Overview

Is Iron Treads Good in Competitive?

Iron Treads can be a useful competitive Pokemon because of its Ground and Steel typing, strong physical stats, Rapid Spin utility and access to moves such as Earthquake, Iron Head and Stealth Rock.

Its value can change by format, but Iron Treads is easiest to understand by its typing, ability, strongest moves and how well it fits into current team structures.

Iron Treads Quick Facts

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

Name

Iron Treads

National Dex

#0990

Type

Ground type Pokemon icon
Steel type Pokemon icon

Ground / Steel

Species

Paradox Pokemon

Height

2’11” / 0.9 m

90 cm

Weight

529.1 lbs / 240.0 kg

240.0 kg

Ability

Quark Drive

Iron Treads Stats

Iron Treads 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
90
Attack
112
Defense
120
Special Attack
72
Special Defense
70
Speed
106

Iron Treads Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

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

Ground type Pokemon icon

Earthquake

A powerful Ground-type attack and one of Iron Treads’ best same-type options.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Iron Head

Reliable Steel-type damage with a chance to make the target flinch.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Rapid Spin

Clears entry hazards while boosting Iron Treads’ Speed.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Knock Off

Utility coverage that removes the target’s held item.

Ice type Pokemon icon

Ice Spinner

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

Rock type Pokemon icon

Stealth Rock

Entry hazard support that punishes opposing switches.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Bulldoze

Ground damage that lowers the target’s Speed.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Heavy Slam

A Steel-type attack that can hit harder against lighter targets.

Iron Treads All Moves

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

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Defense Curl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
1Electric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status––
1Horn Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical65100
1Rollout Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical3090
7Bulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
21Rapid Spin Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical50100
28Iron Head Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical80100
35Stomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
42Knock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
49Earthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
56Heavy Slam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical–100
63Wild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
70Endeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–100
77Megahorn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical12085
84Giga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
91Steel Roller Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical130100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMBody Press Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical80100
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMEarth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
TMElectric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status––
TMElectro Ball Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special–100
TMEndeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–100
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFlash Cannon Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Special80100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMGyro Ball Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical–100
TMHard Press Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical0100
TMHeavy Slam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical–100
TMHigh Horsepower Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical9595
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIce Fang Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical6595
TMIce Spinner Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical80100
TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status––
TMIron Head Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical80100
TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
TMMetal Sound Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status–85
TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
TMSmart Strike Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical70–
TMStealth Rock Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
TMSteel Beam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Special14095
TMStomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
TMStone Edge Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical10080
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMSupercell Slam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical10095
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
TMThunder Fang Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical6595
TMVolt Switch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100
TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090

Iron Treads Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Iron Treads is a Ground / Steel-type Pokemon. This typing determines which attacks it is weak to, resists or ignores.

Type

Ground type Pokemon icon
Steel type Pokemon icon

Ground / Steel

Weaknesses

Fire type Pokemon icon
Water type Pokemon icon
Fighting type Pokemon icon
Ground type Pokemon icon

Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground

Resistances

Normal type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon
Psychic type Pokemon icon
Bug type Pokemon icon
Rock type Pokemon icon
Dragon type Pokemon icon
Steel type Pokemon icon
Fairy type Pokemon icon

Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy

Immunity

Electric type Pokemon icon
Poison type Pokemon icon

Electric, Poison

Iron Treads Abilities

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

Quark Drive

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

Iron Treads Evolution

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

Single Stage

Iron Treads

Ground type Pokemon icon
Steel type Pokemon icon
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Does not evolve

Where to Find Iron Treads in Pokemon Games

Iron Treads’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 Treads
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 Treads
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 Treads FAQ

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

What type is Iron Treads?

Iron Treads is a Ground / Steel-type Pokemon.

What is Iron Treads weak against?

Iron Treads is weak to Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground-type moves.

Does Iron Treads evolve?

No, Iron Treads does not evolve.

What is Iron Treads’s ability?

Iron Treads’s ability is Quark Drive.

What are Iron Treads’s best moves?

Iron Treads’s best moves often include Earthquake, Iron Head, Rapid Spin, Knock Off.

How do you get Iron Treads?

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



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