Iron Moth

Iron Moth is a Fire/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.

It bears a striking resemblance to Volcarona.

Iron Moth

Iron Moth artwork by Ken Sugimori

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.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
½2¼½½½4
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
2¼2½¼

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

Scarlet/Violet

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.

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
04AgilityPsychicStatus — —
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
13Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
14AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical 55 100
15Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
17Confuse RayGhostStatus — 100
21PounceBugPhysical 50 100
23Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
24Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
38Flame ChargeFirePhysical 50 100
45VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
47EndureNormalStatus — —
49Sunny DayFireStatus — —
60U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
65Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
79Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus — —
91Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus — —
93Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus — —
118Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
119Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
120PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus — —
136Electric TerrainElectricStatus — —
141Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
157OverheatFireSpecial 130 90
160HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
162Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
165Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100
168Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

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

Answers to Iron Moth questions

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