Iron Boulder

Iron Boulder

Tier E OU (Over Used)

Last Updated: 06/12/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.08%
Usage Rate
50.26%
Win Rate
13.99%
Lead Rate
1387
Avg Rating
1172
Total Games
589
Wins
583
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 Boulder Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Iron Boulder currently holds a E tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 50.3% win rate. This data represents 54,014 games analyzed over 14 days from 05/29/2026 to 06/08/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

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 Mighty Cleave used in 43.9% of battles. Brick Break demonstrates the highest win rate at 73.3% While Mighty Cleave is the most popular choice, Brick Break shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Great Tusk, Iron Moth, and Kingambit in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Zamazenta-*, achieving a 64.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Primarina, Tyranitar, and Corviknight, while caution is advised against Garchomp, Pecharunt, and Zamazenta-*. Particularly effective against Primarina with a 60.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Iron Boulder maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Iron Boulder
295 games
53.2% Win
0.6% appear
243 games
51.0% Win
0.5% appear
226 games
54.4% Win
0.4% appear
200 games
54.0% Win
0.4% appear
176 games
52.8% Win
0.3% appear
174 games
51.7% Win
0.3% appear
164 games
54.9% Win
0.3% appear
159 games
45.9% Win
0.3% appear
147 games
53.1% Win
0.3% appear
141 games
56.0% Win
0.3% appear
138 games
54.4% Win
0.3% appear
136 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
120 games
42.5% Win
0.2% appear
103 games
57.3% Win
0.2% appear
100 games
47.0% Win
0.2% appear
93 games
51.6% Win
0.2% appear
91 games
48.4% Win
0.2% appear
89 games
42.7% Win
0.2% appear
85 games
48.2% Win
0.2% appear
76 games
59.2% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Iron Boulder
339 games
45.7% Win
0.63% appear
238 games
53.8% Win
0.44% appear
210 games
42.9% Win
0.39% appear
197 games
51.3% Win
0.36% appear
181 games
44.2% Win
0.34% appear
177 games
49.7% Win
0.33% appear
172 games
49.4% Win
0.32% appear
163 games
54.0% Win
0.30% appear
162 games
48.1% Win
0.30% appear
160 games
56.2% Win
0.30% appear
155 games
49.7% Win
0.29% appear
151 games
45.0% Win
0.28% appear
150 games
38.7% Win
0.28% appear
142 games
58.5% Win
0.26% appear
141 games
52.5% Win
0.26% appear
127 games
52.8% Win
0.24% appear
123 games
51.2% Win
0.23% appear
122 games
49.2% Win
0.23% appear
115 games
38.3% Win
0.21% appear
113 games
54.0% Win
0.21% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Iron Boulder
68 games
64.7% Win
0.13% appear
76 games
59.2% Win
0.14% appear
103 games
57.3% Win
0.19% appear
141 games
56.0% Win
0.26% appear
164 games
54.9% Win
0.30% appear
138 games
54.4% Win
0.26% appear
226 games
54.4% Win
0.42% appear
200 games
54.0% Win
0.37% appear
295 games
53.2% Win
0.55% appear
147 games
53.1% Win
0.27% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Iron Boulder
59 games
40.7% Win
0.11% appear
120 games
42.5% Win
0.22% appear
89 games
42.7% Win
0.16% appear
74 games
44.6% Win
0.14% appear
68 games
45.6% Win
0.13% appear
159 games
45.9% Win
0.29% appear
58 games
46.5% Win
0.11% appear
100 games
47.0% Win
0.19% appear
53 games
47.2% Win
0.10% appear
85 games
48.2% Win
0.16% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Iron Boulder performs well against
55 games
60.0% Win
0.10% appear
66 games
59.1% Win
0.12% appear
142 games
58.5% Win
0.26% appear
52 games
57.7% Win
0.10% appear
94 games
57.5% Win
0.17% appear
61 games
57.4% Win
0.11% appear
160 games
56.2% Win
0.30% appear
63 games
54.0% Win
0.12% appear
163 games
54.0% Win
0.30% appear
113 games
54.0% Win
0.21% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Iron Boulder
56 games
37.5% Win
0.10% appear
115 games
38.3% Win
0.21% appear
150 games
38.7% Win
0.28% appear
57 games
42.1% Win
0.11% appear
54 games
42.6% Win
0.10% appear
210 games
42.9% Win
0.39% appear
58 games
43.1% Win
0.11% appear
57 games
43.9% Win
0.11% appear
181 games
44.2% Win
0.34% appear
65 games
44.6% Win
0.12% appear