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Iron Thorns

Iron ThornsRock Electric
  • partlyCloudy
  • rain
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Iron Thorns is a Rock and Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,759 CP and is weak to Ground, Fighting, Grass, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Splash / Struggle. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Rain weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Iron Thorns Stats and Max CP

250 ATK
200 DEF
225 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4250 CP
Lvl 40
3759 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2685 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2148 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1611 CP

Iron Thorns's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Iron Thorns Type Chart

Iron Thorns takes increased damage from:Iron Thorns takes increased damage from:

GroundGround256.0%
FightingFighting160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Iron Thorns takes reduced damage from:Iron Thorns takes reduced damage from:

FlyingFlying39.1%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FireFire62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Iron Thorns best moveset

Moves

Splash + Struggle

WaterSplash
NormalStruggle
Iron Thorns's best moveset is Splash and Struggle, with 13.16 DPS (damage per second) and 356.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Partly Cloudy weather.
1.WaterSplashNormalStruggle12.0813.16356.7
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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 Thorns's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Iron Thorns'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 Thorns has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Iron Thorns CP Chart

CP Chart

Iron Thorns reaches a maximum of 3,759 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,061–2,148 CP, rising to 2,576–2,685 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,546–1,611 CP.

Max CPMax CP3759 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1546 CP - 1611 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2061 CP - 2148 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2061 CP - 2148 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2576 CP - 2685 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 Thorns Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
153 CP2166 CP3280 CP
4393 CP5507 CP6620 CP
7734 CP8847 CP9961 CP
101074 CP111181 CP121289 CP
131396 CP141504 CP151611 CP
161718 CP171826 CP181933 CP
192040 CP202148 CP212255 CP
222363 CP232470 CP242578 CP
252685 CP262793 CP272900 CP
283007 CP293115 CP303222 CP
313276 CP323330 CP333383 CP
343437 CP353491 CP363544 CP
373598 CP383652 CP393706 CP
403759 CP413807 CP423855 CP
433903 CP443952 CP454001 CP
464050 CP474100 CP484149 CP
494200 CP504250 CP

Pokédex information

Paldea
Pokédex Number#995
Height1.6 m
Weight303 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 Thorns has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Iron Thorns

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

Rock Rock

Electric Electric

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

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

Power-Up Calculator

Iron Thorns family

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

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Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Iron ThornsIron ThornsIron ThornsScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmIron ThornsIron Thorns
0.78 m0.8 m1.6 m2.4 m3.2 m

Iron Thorns's height ranges from 0.78 m to 3.2 m, with the average being 1.6 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 Thorns in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.784 m0.8 m
2′07″2′07″
XS0.8 m1.6 m
2′07″5′03″
M1.2 m2 m
3′11″6′07″
XL2 m2.4 m
6′07″7′10″
XXL2.4 m3.2 m
7′10″10′06″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
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 Thorns high resolution sprites

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

Wallpaper

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Iron Thorns Pokédex entries

Paldea
VersionsPokédex entry
ScarletIt has some similarities to a Pokémon introduced in a dubious magazine as a Tyranitar from one billion years into the future.
VioletSome of its notable features match those of an object named within a certain expedition journal as Iron Thorns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Iron Thorns’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Rock and Electric-type Pokémon, Iron Thorns is especially weak against Ground-type moves, and weak against Fighting, Grass, and Water-type moves.

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

The best moves for Iron Thorns in Pokémon GO are Splash and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.163 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 356.705.

How does Iron Thorns perform in Raids?

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

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

Iron Thorns'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 Thorns?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Iron Thorns: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

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

Iron Thorns’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3759 CP and 4250 CP at Level 50.

Can Iron Thorns be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Iron Thorns cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Iron Thorns Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Iron Thorns cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.