Iron Hands

Iron Hands

Tier E OU (Over Used)

Last Updated: 05/31/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

2.02%
Usage Rate
49.31%
Win Rate
14.15%
Lead Rate
1354
Avg Rating
2955
Total Games
1457
Wins
1498
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 E tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 2.0% usage rate and 49.3% win rate. This data represents 72,973 games analyzed over 14 days from 05/17/2026 to 05/31/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

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 Ice Punch used in 26.0% of battles. Earthquake demonstrates the highest win rate at 53.9% While Ice Punch is the most popular choice, Earthquake shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Hatterene, Ursaluna, and Cresselia in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Tyranitar, achieving a 64.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ribombee, Blaziken, and Regieleki, while caution is advised against Sinistcha, Primarina, and Moltres. Particularly effective against Ribombee with a 63.3% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Iron Hands 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 Hands
987 games
50.4% Win
1.4% appear
841 games
50.8% Win
1.1% appear
643 games
51.5% Win
0.9% appear
512 games
45.3% Win
0.7% appear
507 games
52.5% Win
0.7% appear
499 games
53.5% Win
0.7% appear
444 games
47.3% Win
0.6% appear
432 games
50.7% Win
0.6% appear
431 games
46.6% Win
0.6% appear
424 games
48.8% Win
0.6% appear
363 games
46.6% Win
0.5% appear
342 games
52.9% Win
0.5% appear
299 games
51.8% Win
0.4% appear
257 games
47.9% Win
0.3% appear
227 games
52.9% Win
0.3% appear
218 games
49.5% Win
0.3% appear
217 games
45.2% Win
0.3% appear
184 games
46.2% Win
0.2% appear
180 games
42.2% Win
0.2% appear
179 games
48.6% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Iron Hands
906 games
48.6% Win
1.24% appear
603 games
51.4% Win
0.83% appear
581 games
47.7% Win
0.80% appear
472 games
48.9% Win
0.65% appear
448 games
49.3% Win
0.61% appear
442 games
43.9% Win
0.61% appear
415 games
50.8% Win
0.57% appear
414 games
54.1% Win
0.57% appear
414 games
45.6% Win
0.57% appear
378 games
48.1% Win
0.52% appear
361 games
49.0% Win
0.49% appear
344 games
50.3% Win
0.47% appear
343 games
49.3% Win
0.47% appear
313 games
47.9% Win
0.43% appear
304 games
51.0% Win
0.42% appear
296 games
53.0% Win
0.41% appear
290 games
49.3% Win
0.40% appear
283 games
45.9% Win
0.39% appear
274 games
51.8% Win
0.38% appear
271 games
50.9% Win
0.37% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Iron Hands
145 games
64.8% Win
0.20% appear
76 games
59.2% Win
0.10% appear
157 games
56.7% Win
0.22% appear
72 games
55.6% Win
0.10% appear
125 games
55.2% Win
0.17% appear
91 games
53.9% Win
0.12% appear
108 games
53.7% Win
0.15% appear
499 games
53.5% Win
0.68% appear
109 games
53.2% Win
0.15% appear
227 games
52.9% Win
0.31% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Iron Hands
117 games
41.0% Win
0.16% appear
167 games
41.3% Win
0.23% appear
143 games
41.3% Win
0.20% appear
180 games
42.2% Win
0.25% appear
73 games
43.8% Win
0.10% appear
121 games
44.6% Win
0.17% appear
100 games
45.0% Win
0.14% appear
217 games
45.2% Win
0.30% appear
512 games
45.3% Win
0.70% appear
152 games
46.0% Win
0.21% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Iron Hands performs well against
79 games
63.3% Win
0.11% appear
121 games
57.0% Win
0.17% appear
108 games
56.5% Win
0.15% appear
77 games
55.8% Win
0.11% appear
196 games
55.6% Win
0.27% appear
107 games
54.2% Win
0.15% appear
414 games
54.1% Win
0.57% appear
134 games
53.7% Win
0.18% appear
118 games
53.4% Win
0.16% appear
296 games
53.0% Win
0.41% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Iron Hands
73 games
30.1% Win
0.10% appear
161 games
36.0% Win
0.22% appear
114 games
39.5% Win
0.16% appear
206 games
40.3% Win
0.28% appear
269 games
41.3% Win
0.37% appear
105 games
42.9% Win
0.14% appear
145 games
43.5% Win
0.20% appear
442 games
43.9% Win
0.61% appear
250 games
44.4% Win
0.34% appear
233 games
44.6% Win
0.32% appear