Iron Hands

Iron Hands

Tier B VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 03/01/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

8.78%
Usage Rate
54.66%
Win Rate
23.92%
Lead Rate
51.48%
Selection Rate
1176
Avg Rating
3955
Total Games
2162
Wins
1793
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 Hands Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Iron Hands currently holds a B tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 8.8% usage rate and 54.7% win rate. This data represents 22,527 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/15/2026 to 03/01/2026.

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 Fake Out used in 22.2% of battles. Low Kick demonstrates the highest win rate at 62.7% While Fake Out is the most popular choice, Low Kick shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Miraidon, Farigiraf, and Calyrex-Ice in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Raichu-Alola, achieving a 72.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Armarouge, Charizard, and Garchomp, while caution is advised against Iron Jugulis, Jumpluff, and Landorus. Particularly effective against Armarouge with a 82.9% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Iron Hands offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Iron Hands
2351 games
57.5% Win
10.4% appear
1428 games
56.2% Win
6.3% appear
1413 games
59.0% Win
6.3% appear
948 games
52.3% Win
4.2% appear
756 games
56.2% Win
3.4% appear
633 games
57.7% Win
2.8% appear
605 games
54.7% Win
2.7% appear
596 games
52.7% Win
2.6% appear
533 games
51.4% Win
2.4% appear
516 games
50.6% Win
2.3% appear
476 games
60.9% Win
2.1% appear
463 games
55.1% Win
2.1% appear
434 games
59.9% Win
1.9% appear
431 games
61.2% Win
1.9% appear
412 games
50.2% Win
1.8% appear
380 games
51.0% Win
1.7% appear
336 games
54.8% Win
1.5% appear
324 games
47.8% Win
1.4% appear
315 games
57.1% Win
1.4% appear
310 games
57.7% Win
1.4% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Iron Hands
1550 games
52.3% Win
6.88% appear
986 games
50.3% Win
4.38% appear
927 games
47.7% Win
4.12% appear
876 games
53.6% Win
3.89% appear
765 games
55.0% Win
3.40% appear
731 games
47.2% Win
3.24% appear
731 games
49.9% Win
3.24% appear
714 games
54.1% Win
3.17% appear
711 games
53.9% Win
3.16% appear
685 games
47.7% Win
3.04% appear
662 games
50.9% Win
2.94% appear
656 games
54.0% Win
2.91% appear
542 games
52.8% Win
2.41% appear
536 games
51.3% Win
2.38% appear
476 games
47.7% Win
2.11% appear
430 games
54.0% Win
1.91% appear
386 games
48.7% Win
1.71% appear
360 games
53.6% Win
1.60% appear
346 games
50.0% Win
1.54% appear
340 games
57.6% Win
1.51% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Iron Hands
51 games
72.5% Win
0.23% appear
128 games
71.1% Win
0.57% appear
173 games
67.0% Win
0.77% appear
99 games
61.6% Win
0.44% appear
431 games
61.2% Win
1.91% appear
476 games
60.9% Win
2.11% appear
207 games
60.9% Win
0.92% appear
78 games
60.3% Win
0.35% appear
434 games
59.9% Win
1.93% appear
89 games
59.5% Win
0.40% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Iron Hands
63 games
33.3% Win
0.28% appear
64 games
35.9% Win
0.28% appear
48 games
39.6% Win
0.21% appear
39 games
43.6% Win
0.17% appear
200 games
45.5% Win
0.89% appear
41 games
46.3% Win
0.18% appear
69 games
46.4% Win
0.31% appear
51 games
47.1% Win
0.23% appear
324 games
47.8% Win
1.44% appear
99 games
48.5% Win
0.44% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Iron Hands performs well against
41 games
82.9% Win
0.18% appear
57 games
82.5% Win
0.25% appear
42 games
78.6% Win
0.19% appear
41 games
70.7% Win
0.18% appear
41 games
70.7% Win
0.18% appear
47 games
70.2% Win
0.21% appear
110 games
70.0% Win
0.49% appear
62 games
69.3% Win
0.28% appear
85 games
68.2% Win
0.38% appear
49 games
67.3% Win
0.22% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Iron Hands
40 games
32.5% Win
0.18% appear
43 games
39.5% Win
0.19% appear
288 games
41.3% Win
1.28% appear
53 games
41.5% Win
0.24% appear
53 games
47.2% Win
0.24% appear
731 games
47.2% Win
3.24% appear
927 games
47.7% Win
4.12% appear
476 games
47.7% Win
2.11% appear
685 games
47.7% Win
3.04% appear
71 games
47.9% Win
0.32% appear