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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Iron Moth.

Evolution chart

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.
1Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
1WhirlwindNormalStatus
7Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
14Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
21Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
28LungeBugPhysical 80 100
35ScreechNormalStatus 85
42DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
49Sludge WavePoisonSpecial 95 100
56Fiery DanceFireSpecial 80 100
63Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
70Morning SunNormalStatus
77HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
84Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
91OverheatFireSpecial 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 TerrainElectricStatus

Egg moves

Iron Moth does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Iron Moth sprites

Type Generation 9
Normal Iron Moth sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny

Where to find Iron Moth

Scarlet Location data not yet available
Violet The Great Crater of Paldea

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