Iron Thorns

Iron Thorns is a Rock/Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.

It bears a striking resemblance to Tyranitar.

Iron Thorns

Iron Thorns artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokédex data

National № 0995
Type Rock Electric
Species Paradox Pokémon
Height 1.6 m (5′03″)
Weight 303.0 kg (668.0 lbs)
Abilities 1. Quark Drive
Local № 0387 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 3 Attack
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 100
310 404
Attack 134
245 403
Defense 110
202 350
Sp. Atk 70
130 262
Sp. Def 84
155 293
Speed 72
134 267
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 Thorns.

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Evolution chart

Pokédex entries

Scarlet It has some similarities to a Pokémon introduced in a dubious magazine as a Tyranitar from one billion years into the future.
Violet Some of its notable features match those of an object named within a certain expedition journal as Iron Thorns.

Moves learned by Iron Thorns

Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Iron Thorns learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
1Iron DefenseSteelStatus — —
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
7ScreechNormalStatus — 85
21Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
28BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
35ChargeElectricStatus — —
42Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
49SandstormRockStatus — —
56Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
63Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
70EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
77Stealth RockRockStatus — —
84Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
91Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90

Moves learnt by reminder

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

Moves learnt by TM

Iron Thorns is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
06Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
08Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
09Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
10Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
12Low KickFightingPhysical — 100
23Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
30SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
31Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
43FlingDarkPhysical — 100
44Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
47EndureNormalStatus — —
48Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
49Sunny DayFireStatus — —
50Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
51SandstormRockStatus — —
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
67Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
72Electro BallElectricSpecial — 100
76Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
78Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
84Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
85RestPsychicStatus — —
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
87TauntDarkStatus — 100
88Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
90SpikesGroundStatus — —
96Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus — 100
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
100Dragon DanceDragonStatus — —
101Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus — —
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus — —
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
116Stealth RockRockStatus — —
121Heavy SlamSteelPhysical — 100
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
133Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
136Electric TerrainElectricStatus — —
141Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
147Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
150Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
158Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

Iron Thorns sprites

Type Generation 9
Normal Iron Thorns sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny —

Where to find Iron Thorns

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

Answers to Iron Thorns questions

Other languages

English Iron Thorns
Japanese テツノイバラ
German Eisendorn
French Épine-de-Fer
Italian Spineferree
Spanish Ferropúas
Korean 무쇠가시
Chinese (Simplified) 铁荆棘
Chinese (Traditional) 鐵荊棘

 

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
thorns
sharp spine on a plant