Iron Boulder

Iron Boulder

Tier E OU (Over Used)

Last Updated: 01/14/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.10%
Usage Rate
48.10%
Win Rate
15.48%
Lead Rate
1403
Avg Rating
1266
Total Games
609
Wins
657
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 48.1% win rate. This data represents 57,779 games analyzed over 14 days from 12/31/2025 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. 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 Mighty Cleave used in 34.7% of battles. Earthquake demonstrates the highest win rate at 60.2% While Mighty Cleave is the most popular choice, Earthquake shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Dragapult, Great Tusk, and Samurott-Hisui in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Cinderace, achieving a 57.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ceruledge, Moltres, and Ogerpon-Wellspring, while caution is advised against Garchomp, Primarina, and Corviknight.

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
527 games
48.6% Win
0.9% appear
497 games
48.7% Win
0.9% appear
391 games
49.6% Win
0.7% appear
355 games
49.0% Win
0.6% appear
342 games
50.3% Win
0.6% appear
131 games
47.3% Win
0.2% appear
123 games
52.9% Win
0.2% appear
120 games
47.5% Win
0.2% appear
113 games
49.6% Win
0.2% appear
113 games
45.1% Win
0.2% appear
112 games
46.4% Win
0.2% appear
111 games
51.4% Win
0.2% appear
107 games
50.5% Win
0.2% appear
106 games
46.2% Win
0.2% appear
105 games
54.3% Win
0.2% appear
99 games
51.5% Win
0.2% appear
94 games
43.6% Win
0.2% appear
87 games
57.5% Win
0.1% appear
85 games
54.1% Win
0.1% appear
82 games
50.0% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Iron Boulder
458 games
48.7% Win
0.79% appear
239 games
46.9% Win
0.41% appear
236 games
47.9% Win
0.41% appear
199 games
43.2% Win
0.34% appear
184 games
45.1% Win
0.32% appear
167 games
52.7% Win
0.29% appear
164 games
50.0% Win
0.28% appear
159 games
47.8% Win
0.28% appear
157 games
40.1% Win
0.27% appear
154 games
46.1% Win
0.27% appear
149 games
43.6% Win
0.26% appear
147 games
50.3% Win
0.25% appear
131 games
44.3% Win
0.23% appear
131 games
52.7% Win
0.23% appear
129 games
49.6% Win
0.22% appear
128 games
48.4% Win
0.22% appear
124 games
46.8% Win
0.21% appear
123 games
52.0% Win
0.21% appear
121 games
49.6% Win
0.21% appear
115 games
50.4% Win
0.20% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Iron Boulder
87 games
57.5% Win
0.15% appear
60 games
55.0% Win
0.10% appear
105 games
54.3% Win
0.18% appear
59 games
54.2% Win
0.10% appear
85 games
54.1% Win
0.15% appear
123 games
52.9% Win
0.21% appear
99 games
51.5% Win
0.17% appear
111 games
51.4% Win
0.19% appear
76 games
51.3% Win
0.13% appear
107 games
50.5% Win
0.19% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Iron Boulder
66 games
34.9% Win
0.11% appear
68 games
36.8% Win
0.12% appear
57 games
38.6% Win
0.10% appear
94 games
43.6% Win
0.16% appear
113 games
45.1% Win
0.20% appear
59 games
45.8% Win
0.10% appear
72 games
45.8% Win
0.12% appear
65 games
46.1% Win
0.11% appear
78 games
46.1% Win
0.13% appear
106 games
46.2% Win
0.18% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Iron Boulder performs well against
101 games
54.5% Win
0.17% appear
73 games
53.4% Win
0.13% appear
167 games
52.7% Win
0.29% appear
131 games
52.7% Win
0.23% appear
123 games
52.0% Win
0.21% appear
87 games
51.7% Win
0.15% appear
115 games
50.4% Win
0.20% appear
147 games
50.3% Win
0.25% appear
164 games
50.0% Win
0.28% appear
129 games
49.6% Win
0.22% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Iron Boulder
69 games
37.7% Win
0.12% appear
66 games
39.4% Win
0.11% appear
157 games
40.1% Win
0.27% appear
199 games
43.2% Win
0.34% appear
95 games
43.2% Win
0.16% appear
113 games
43.4% Win
0.20% appear
149 games
43.6% Win
0.26% appear
131 games
44.3% Win
0.23% appear
112 games
44.6% Win
0.19% appear
56 games
44.6% Win
0.10% appear