Competitive Information for Iron Boulder [Scarlet/Violet]
Rock / Psychic
Abilities:
Electric Terrain active or Booster Energy used: highest stat is 1.3x, or 1.5x if Speed.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Iron Boulder? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Iron Boulder, a dazzling Pokémon known for its Rock and Psychic typing! It's to see Iron Boulder show up as a Scarlet/Violet opponent. It is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Curious about Iron Boulder's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave / Rock Tomb
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Earthquake / Wild Charge
Dominating single battles, Iron Boulder is an incredible Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to crush rivals using overwhelming physical moves. When a Pokémon with Quark Drive is on the field and Electric Terrain is active or it holds a Booster Energy, its highest stat (excluding HP) increases by 30% (or 50% if Speed is highest). Booster Energy is consumed upon activation. Earthquake or Wild Charge are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Iron Boulder's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sacred Sword is a physical 90-base power Fighting-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Iron Boulder? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Mighty Cleave / Rock Tomb
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
When it comes to double battles, Iron Boulder shines as an awesome Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to overwhelm foes with overwhelming physical attacks. When a Pokémon with Quark Drive is on the field and Electric Terrain is active or it holds a Booster Energy, its highest stat (excluding HP) increases by 30% (or 50% if Speed is highest). Booster Energy is consumed upon activation. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Iron Boulder's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Mighty Cleave is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Rock-type move (bypasses protection without breaking it).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sacred Sword is a physical 90-base power Fighting-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Bug moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fairy/Fighting/Fire/Flying/Ghost.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
Steel moves are bad against Water/Steel/Electric/Fire.
Water moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Grass.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Iron Boulder is: Steel, Fire or Flying
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Rock or Psychic ) could also prove useful.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- X-Scissor / Tera Blast
- Close Combat
Iron Boulder is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Iron Boulder's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat
- Double-Edge / Slash
Iron Boulder is an interesting Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat
- Double-Edge / Slash
Iron Boulder is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave / Rock Tomb
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Wild Charge / Tera Blast
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
Iron Boulder is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sacred Sword is a physical 90-base power Fighting-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat
- Double-Edge / Slash
Iron Boulder is popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Mighty Cleave / Rock Tomb
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Double-Edge / Slash
Iron Boulder is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Sacred Sword is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Mighty Cleave is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Rock-type move (bypasses protection without breaking it).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat
- Double-Edge / Slash
Iron Boulder is an outstanding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat
- Double-Edge / Slash
Iron Boulder is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat
- Double-Edge / Slash
Iron Boulder is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat
- Double-Edge / Slash
Iron Boulder is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Tera Blast
- Mighty Cleave / Rock Tomb
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
Iron Boulder is a remarkable Physical Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Iron Boulder's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
◆ Mighty Cleave is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Rock-type move (bypasses protection without breaking it).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sacred Sword is a physical 90-base power Fighting-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast / Double-Edge
Iron Boulder is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Tera Blast was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Iron Boulder's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Mighty Cleave / Rock Tomb
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
Iron Boulder is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Slash is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Mighty Cleave is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Rock-type move (bypasses protection without breaking it).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sacred Sword is a physical 90-base power Fighting-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Poison Jab / Tera Blast
- Close Combat
Iron Boulder is popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Iron Boulder's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Tera Blast
- Mighty Cleave / Rock Tomb
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Double-Edge / Slash
Iron Boulder is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
◆ Mighty Cleave is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Rock-type move (bypasses protection without breaking it).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sacred Sword is a physical 90-base power Fighting-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave / Tera Blast
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Double-Edge / Slash
Iron Boulder is a marvelous Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sacred Sword is a physical 90-base power Fighting-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat
- Double-Edge / Slash
Iron Boulder is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Water moveset for Iron Boulder
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Quark Drive
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat
- Double-Edge / Slash
Iron Boulder is pretty popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Iron Boulder recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Quark Drive, electric terrain active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Iron Boulder's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Iron Boulder can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Iron Boulder.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Iron Boulder can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Iron Boulder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Meteor Beam + Item: Power Herb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Guard, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Iron Boulder's stats
- Agility
- Iron Defense
- Meteor Beam
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Iron Boulder
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Iron Boulder in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Iron Boulder's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
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