Iron Valiant

Iron Valiant

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation F

Last Updated: 01/18/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.03%
Usage Rate
45.85%
Win Rate
45.93%
Lead Rate
67.44%
Selection Rate
1269
Avg Rating
1204
Total Games
552
Wins
652
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Iron Valiant Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Iron Valiant currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation F metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 45.8% win rate. This data represents 58,362 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/04/2026 to 01/18/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Coaching used in 13.9% of battles. Aura Sphere demonstrates the highest win rate at 56.9% While Coaching is the most popular choice, Aura Sphere shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Ogerpon-Wellspring, Incineroar, and Tornadus in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Landorus, achieving a 57.2% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Annihilape, Torkoal, and Indeedee-F, while caution is advised against Urshifu-*, Arcanine-Hisui, and Iron Crown.

Strategic Recommendations

Iron Valiant currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Iron Valiant
432 games
50.0% Win
0.7% appear
355 games
49.0% Win
0.6% appear
275 games
55.3% Win
0.5% appear
258 games
53.9% Win
0.4% appear
236 games
47.9% Win
0.4% appear
218 games
51.4% Win
0.4% appear
208 games
57.2% Win
0.4% appear
167 games
46.7% Win
0.3% appear
135 games
51.9% Win
0.2% appear
122 games
43.4% Win
0.2% appear
119 games
45.4% Win
0.2% appear
102 games
32.4% Win
0.2% appear
97 games
49.5% Win
0.2% appear
94 games
47.9% Win
0.2% appear
93 games
45.2% Win
0.2% appear
92 games
42.4% Win
0.2% appear
91 games
37.4% Win
0.2% appear
89 games
52.8% Win
0.1% appear
85 games
49.4% Win
0.1% appear
84 games
50.0% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Iron Valiant
478 games
42.3% Win
0.82% appear
446 games
48.4% Win
0.76% appear
320 games
45.6% Win
0.55% appear
304 games
45.1% Win
0.52% appear
265 games
43.0% Win
0.45% appear
260 games
44.6% Win
0.45% appear
238 games
44.1% Win
0.41% appear
234 games
43.2% Win
0.40% appear
205 games
45.4% Win
0.35% appear
196 games
42.4% Win
0.34% appear
181 games
39.8% Win
0.31% appear
166 games
45.8% Win
0.28% appear
161 games
42.2% Win
0.28% appear
135 games
48.1% Win
0.23% appear
130 games
50.8% Win
0.22% appear
128 games
53.9% Win
0.22% appear
127 games
45.7% Win
0.22% appear
110 games
45.5% Win
0.19% appear
108 games
46.3% Win
0.19% appear
106 games
46.2% Win
0.18% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Iron Valiant
208 games
57.2% Win
0.36% appear
275 games
55.3% Win
0.47% appear
64 games
54.7% Win
0.11% appear
258 games
53.9% Win
0.44% appear
66 games
53.0% Win
0.11% appear
89 games
52.8% Win
0.15% appear
135 games
51.9% Win
0.23% appear
218 games
51.4% Win
0.37% appear
84 games
50.0% Win
0.14% appear
56 games
50.0% Win
0.10% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Iron Valiant
102 games
32.4% Win
0.17% appear
62 games
35.5% Win
0.11% appear
91 games
37.4% Win
0.16% appear
57 games
38.6% Win
0.10% appear
77 games
41.6% Win
0.13% appear
64 games
42.2% Win
0.11% appear
92 games
42.4% Win
0.16% appear
73 games
42.5% Win
0.13% appear
122 games
43.4% Win
0.21% appear
82 games
43.9% Win
0.14% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Iron Valiant performs well against
64 games
54.7% Win
0.11% appear
128 games
53.9% Win
0.22% appear
130 games
50.8% Win
0.22% appear
64 games
50.0% Win
0.11% appear
85 games
49.4% Win
0.15% appear
446 games
48.4% Win
0.76% appear
135 games
48.1% Win
0.23% appear
61 games
47.5% Win
0.10% appear
108 games
46.3% Win
0.19% appear
106 games
46.2% Win
0.18% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Iron Valiant
181 games
39.8% Win
0.31% appear
67 games
40.3% Win
0.11% appear
58 games
41.4% Win
0.10% appear
161 games
42.2% Win
0.28% appear
478 games
42.3% Win
0.82% appear
196 games
42.4% Win
0.34% appear
59 games
42.4% Win
0.10% appear
265 games
43.0% Win
0.45% appear
65 games
43.1% Win
0.11% appear
234 games
43.2% Win
0.40% appear