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Iron Moth

Iron MothFire Poison
  • sunny
  • cloudy
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Iron Moth is a Fire and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,844 CP and is weak to Ground, Psychic, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Splash / Struggle. It is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Iron Moth Stats and Max CP

281 ATK
196 DEF
190 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4346 CP
Lvl 40
3844 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2746 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2197 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1647 CP

Iron Moth's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Iron Moth Type Chart

Iron Moth takes increased damage from:Iron Moth takes increased damage from:

GroundGround256.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Iron Moth takes reduced damage from:Iron Moth takes reduced damage from:

BugBug39.1%
FairyFairy39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
FightingFighting62.5%
FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Iron Moth best moveset

Moves

Splash + Struggle

WaterSplash
NormalStruggle
Iron Moth's best moveset is Splash and Struggle, with 14.42 DPS (damage per second) and 328.1 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Partly Cloudy weather.
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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 Moth's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Iron Moth'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 Moth has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Iron Moth CP Chart

CP Chart

Iron Moth reaches a maximum of 3,844 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,108–2,197 CP, rising to 2,635–2,746 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,581–1,647 CP.

Max CPMax CP3844 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1581 CP - 1647 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2108 CP - 2197 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2108 CP - 2197 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2635 CP - 2746 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 Moth Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
154 CP2170 CP3286 CP
4402 CP5518 CP6634 CP
7750 CP8866 CP9982 CP
101098 CP111208 CP121318 CP
131428 CP141538 CP151647 CP
161757 CP171867 CP181977 CP
192087 CP202197 CP212306 CP
222416 CP232526 CP242636 CP
252746 CP262856 CP272966 CP
283076 CP293186 CP303295 CP
313350 CP323405 CP333460 CP
343515 CP353570 CP363625 CP
373680 CP383735 CP393790 CP
403844 CP413893 CP423942 CP
433992 CP444042 CP454092 CP
464142 CP474193 CP484244 CP
494295 CP504346 CP

Pokédex information

Paldea
Pokédex Number#994
Height1.2 m
Weight36 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 Moth has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Iron Moth

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Iron Moth's Fire and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Iron Moth.

Fire Fire

Poison Poison

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

Iron Moth Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Iron Moth 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 Moth in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Iron Moth family

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

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Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
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0.59 m0.6 m1.2 m1.8 m2.4 m

Iron Moth's height ranges from 0.59 m to 2.4 m, with the average being 1.2 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 Moth in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.588 m0.6 m
1′11″1′12″
XS0.6 m1.2 m
1′12″3′11″
M0.9 m1.5 m
2′11″4′11″
XL1.5 m1.8 m
4′11″5′11″
XXL1.8 m2.4 m
5′11″7′10″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Iron Moth high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Iron Moth. 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 Moth Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Iron Moth Pokédex entries

Paldea
VersionsPokédex entry
ScarletThis Pokémon resembles an unknown object described in a paranormal magazine as a UFO sent to observe humanity.
VioletNo 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Iron Moth’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fire and Poison-type Pokémon, Iron Moth is especially weak against Ground-type moves, and weak against Psychic, Rock, and Water-type moves.

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

The best moves for Iron Moth in Pokémon GO are Splash and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.417 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 328.104.

How does Iron Moth perform in Raids?

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

How does Iron Moth rank as a Fire-type attacker?

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

What Mega Pokémon boost Iron Moth?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Iron Moth: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Delphox, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

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

Iron Moth’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3844 CP and 4346 CP at Level 50.

Can Iron Moth be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Iron Moth cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Iron Moth Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Iron Moth cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.