Iron Defense
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
Boosts the user’s Defense stat by 2 stages.
Effects & flags
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 | 0 |
| Gen 3–9 | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Corviknight56.6%
Salamence49.3%
Mega Skarmory5.8%
Scolipede91.3%
Orthworm70.6%
Mega Aggron42.8%
Skarmory21.2%
Aggron99.8%
Cofagrigus44.5%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Zamazenta47.7%Corviknight55.1%Skarmory71.6%
Garganacl12%
Mandibuzz17.8%
Chesnaught7.4%
Magnezone29.1%
Enamorus (Therian Forme)39.3%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Bronzong99.3%
Heatran75.5%Orthworm98.6%
Kommo-o27.4%Garganacl11.2%Corviknight10.9%
Registeel99.9%
Cobalion72.9%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move150 Pokémon
#0007Squirtle
#0008Wartortle
#0009Blastoise
#0027Sandshrew (Alolan Form)
#0028Sandslash (Alolan Form)
#0050Diglett (Alolan Form)
#0051Dugtrio (Alolan Form)
#0052Meowth (Galarian Form)
#0074Geodude
#0075Graveler
#0076Golem
#0080Slowbro
#0081Magnemite
#0082Magneton
#0090Shellder
#0091Cloyster
#0112Rhydon
#0151Mew
#0185Sudowoodo
#0199Slowking
#0204Pineco
#0205Forretress
#0212Scizor
#0214Heracross
#0218Slugma
#0219Magcargo#0227Skarmory
#0232Donphan
#0246Larvitar
#0247Pupitar
#0248Tyranitar
#0299Nosepass
#0324Torkoal
#0341Corphish
#0342Crawdaunt
#0371Bagon
#0372Shelgon#0373Salamence
#0374Beldum
#0375Metang
#0376Metagross
#0377Regirock#0379Registeel
#0385Jirachi
#0386Deoxys
#0389Torterra
#0395Empoleon
#0410Shieldon
#0411Bastiodon
#0436Bronzor#0437Bronzong
#0448Lucario#0462Magnezone
#0464Rhyperior
#0476Probopass
#0483Dialga#0485Heatran
#0493Arceus
#0529Drilbur
#0530Excadrill
#0540Sewaddle
#0541Swadloon
#0542Leavanny
#0559Scraggy
#0560Scrafty
#0577Solosis
#0578Duosion
#0579Reuniclus
#0615Cryogonal
#0622Golett
#0623Golurk
#0624Pawniard
#0625Bisharp
#0629Vullaby#0630Mandibuzz#0638Cobalion
#0651Quilladin#0652Chesnaught
#0665Spewpa
#0666Vivillon
#0703Carbink
#0707Klefki
#0712Bergmite
#0713Avalugg
#0719Diancie
#0737Charjabug
#0738Vikavolt
#0739Crabrawler
#0740Crabominable
#0744Rockruff
#0745Lycanroc
#0747Mareanie
#0748Toxapex
#0749Mudbray
#0750Mudsdale
#0751Dewpider
#0752Araquanid
#0769Sandygast
#0770Palossand
#0782Jangmo-o
#0783Hakamo-o#0784Kommo-o
#0791Solgaleo
#0800Necrozma
#0801Magearna#0823Corviknight
#0834Drednaw
#0837Rolycoly
#0838Carkol
#0839Coalossal
#0841Flapple
#0842Appletun
#0844Sandaconda
#0863Perrserker
#0870Falinks
#0874Stonjourner
#0875Eiscue
#0878Cufant
#0879Copperajah
#0884Duraludon
#0888Zacian#0889Zamazenta
#0892Urshifu
#0896Glastrier
#0898Calyrex (Ice Rider)
#0905Enamorus
#0932Nacli
#0933Naclstack#0934Garganacl
#0936Armarouge
#0937Ceruledge
#0950Klawf
#0953Rellor
#0954Rabsca
#0965Varoom
#0966Revavroom#0968Orthworm
#0969Glimmet
#0970Glimmora
#0983Kingambit
#0989Sandy Shocks
#0990Iron Treads
#0992Iron Hands
#0995Iron Thorns
#1010Iron Leaves
#1012Poltchageist
#1013Sinistcha
#1018Archaludon
#1022Iron Boulder
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FAQ
What type is Iron Defense?
Iron Defense is a Steel-type Status move.
What does Iron Defense do?
Boosts the user’s Defense stat by 2 stages.
Which Pokémon can learn Iron Defense?
150 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Sandshrew (Alolan Form), Sandslash (Alolan Form), Diglett (Alolan Form), Dugtrio (Alolan Form), Meowth (Galarian Form).