Iron Moth
Iron Moth is a Fire/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.
It bears a striking resemblance to Volcarona.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0994 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fire Poison |
| Species | Paradox Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 36.0 kg (79.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Quark Drive |
| Local № | 0386 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 285 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 50 (12,594–12,850 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Atk | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
| Sp. Def | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Speed | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Total | 570 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Iron Moth does not evolve.
Pokédex entries
| Scarlet | This Pokémon resembles an unknown object described in a paranormal magazine as a UFO sent to observe humanity. |
|---|---|
| Violet | No records exist of this species being caught. Data is lacking, but the Pokémon’s traits match up with an object described in an old book. |
Moves learned by Iron Moth
Moves learnt by level up
Iron Moth learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
| 7 | Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 14 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 21 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 28 | Lunge | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 35 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 42 | Discharge | Electric | 80 | 100 | |
| 49 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
| 56 | Fiery Dance | Fire | 80 | 100 | |
| 63 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 70 | Morning Sun | Normal | — | — | |
| 77 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 84 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 91 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 |
Moves learnt by reminder
Iron Moth learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves
feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — |
Egg moves
Iron Moth does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Iron Moth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 13 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 14 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 15 | Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 21 | Pounce | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 23 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| 24 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 38 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
| 45 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 60 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 79 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 91 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 93 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 118 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 120 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 136 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 157 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 160 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 162 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 165 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 175 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 185 | Lunge | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 214 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
| 220 | Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 | |
| 223 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 |
Iron Moth sprites
- See all Iron Moth sprites
Where to find Iron Moth
| Scarlet | Location data not yet available |
|---|---|
| Violet | The Great Crater of Paldea |
Answers to Iron Moth questions
Other languages
| English | Iron Moth |
|---|---|
| Japanese | テツノドクガ |
| German | Eisenfalter |
| French | Mite-de-Fer |
| Italian | Falenaferrea |
| Spanish | Ferropolilla |
| Korean | 무쇠독나방 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 铁毒蛾 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鐵毒蛾 |
| English |
Paradox Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | パラドックスポケモン |
| German | Paradox-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Paradoxe |
| Italian | Pokémon Paradosso |
| Spanish | Pokémon Paradoja |
| Korean | 패러독스포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 悖谬宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 悖謬寶可夢 |
Name origin
- iron
- heavy/tough metal
- moth
- a species of insect
