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Iron Boulder

Iron BoulderRock Psychic
  • partlyCloudy
  • windy
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Iron Boulder is a Legendary Rock and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,128 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Splash / Struggle. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Iron Boulder Stats and Max CP

227 ATK
195 DEF
189 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3536 CP
Lvl 40
3128 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2234 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1787 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1340 CP

Iron Boulder's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Iron Boulder Type Chart

Iron Boulder takes increased damage from:Iron Boulder takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Iron Boulder takes reduced damage from:Iron Boulder takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Iron Boulder best moveset

Moves

Splash + Struggle

WaterSplash
NormalStruggle
Iron Boulder's best moveset is Splash and Struggle, with 11.82 DPS (damage per second) and 266.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Partly Cloudy weather.
1.WaterSplashNormalStruggle10.6711.82266.2
1–1 of 1

Fast Attacks

  • WaterSplash0171.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Splash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage0
    Energy17
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage0
    Energy12

    Effects
    Splash has no special effects.
    See Splash details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • NormalStruggle3502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Struggle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage35
    Energy0
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage35
    Energy100

    Effects
    Struggle has no special effects.
    See Struggle details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Iron Boulder's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Iron Boulder's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Iron Boulder has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Iron Boulder CP Chart

CP Chart

Iron Boulder reaches a maximum of 3,128 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,708–1,787 CP, rising to 2,135–2,234 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,281–1,340 CP.

Max CPMax CP3128 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1281 CP - 1340 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1708 CP - 1787 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1708 CP - 1787 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2135 CP - 2234 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Iron Boulder Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
144 CP2138 CP3233 CP
4327 CP5421 CP6516 CP
7610 CP8705 CP9799 CP
10894 CP11983 CP121072 CP
131162 CP141251 CP151340 CP
161430 CP171519 CP181608 CP
191698 CP201787 CP211877 CP
221966 CP232055 CP242145 CP
252234 CP262324 CP272413 CP
282502 CP292592 CP302681 CP
312726 CP322771 CP332815 CP
342860 CP352905 CP362949 CP
372994 CP383039 CP393083 CP
403128 CP413168 CP423208 CP
433248 CP443288 CP453329 CP
463370 CP473411 CP483453 CP
493494 CP503536 CP

Pokédex information

Paldea
Pokédex Number#1022
Height1.5 m
Weight162.5 kg
RegionGeneration 9
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedNo
Shiny releasedNo
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Iron Boulder has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Iron Boulder

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Iron Boulder's Rock and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Iron Boulder.

Rock Rock

Psychic Psychic

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Iron Boulder Candy296 Iron Boulder Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Iron Boulder Candy10 Iron Boulder Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Iron Boulder Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Iron Boulder Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Iron Boulder Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Iron Boulder Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Iron Boulder Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Iron Boulder Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Iron Boulder Candy-

Iron Boulder Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Iron Boulder from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Iron Boulder in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Iron Boulder family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Iron Boulder in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Iron BoulderIron Boulder

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Iron BoulderIron BoulderIron BoulderScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmIron BoulderIron Boulder
0.74 m0.75 m1.5 m2.25 m2.33 m

Iron Boulder's height ranges from 0.74 m to 2.33 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Iron Boulder in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.735 m0.75 m
2′05″2′06″
XS0.75 m1.5 m
2′06″4′11″
M1.125 m1.875 m
3′08″6′02″
XL1.875 m2.25 m
6′02″7′05″
XXL2.25 m2.325 m
7′05″7′08″

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer0
Jump Time0
Attack Probability0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability0%
Dodge Duration0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency0
Max Action Frequency0

Sprites

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Iron Boulder high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Iron Boulder. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Iron Boulder Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Iron Boulder Pokédex entries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Iron Boulder’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Rock and Psychic-type Pokémon, Iron Boulder is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Iron Boulder in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Iron Boulder in Pokémon GO are Splash and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.823 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 266.229.

How does Iron Boulder perform in Raids?

Iron Boulder's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Iron Boulder rank as a Rock-type attacker?

Iron Boulder's performance as a Rock-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Iron Boulder?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Iron Boulder: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

What is Iron Boulder’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Iron Boulder’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3128 CP and 3536 CP at Level 50.

Can Iron Boulder be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Iron Boulder cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Iron Boulder Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Iron Boulder cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.