Iron Hands

Iron Hands

Tier E OU (Over Used)

Last Updated: 01/15/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

2.42%
Usage Rate
50.31%
Win Rate
13.22%
Lead Rate
1394
Avg Rating
2594
Total Games
1305
Wins
1289
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 2.4% usage rate and 50.3% win rate. This data represents 53,516 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/01/2026 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. 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 27.5% of battles. Close Combat demonstrates the highest win rate at 53.5% While Ice Punch is the most popular choice, Close Combat shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Ursaluna, Hatterene, and Kingambit in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Gliscor, achieving a 61.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Meowscarada, Blaziken, and Garchomp, while caution is advised against Ogerpon, Tinkaton, and Sinistcha. Particularly effective against Meowscarada with a 60.6% 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
879 games
50.2% Win
1.6% appear
850 games
49.5% Win
1.6% appear
717 games
54.2% Win
1.3% appear
655 games
55.7% Win
1.2% appear
592 games
51.2% Win
1.1% appear
576 games
50.0% Win
1.1% appear
557 games
53.7% Win
1.0% appear
532 games
50.6% Win
1.0% appear
503 games
53.7% Win
0.9% appear
490 games
54.9% Win
0.9% appear
338 games
48.5% Win
0.6% appear
252 games
53.2% Win
0.5% appear
246 games
50.0% Win
0.5% appear
220 games
47.7% Win
0.4% appear
209 games
51.7% Win
0.4% appear
203 games
50.7% Win
0.4% appear
199 games
55.3% Win
0.4% appear
147 games
46.9% Win
0.3% appear
137 games
51.1% Win
0.3% appear
130 games
46.1% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Iron Hands
887 games
48.4% Win
1.66% appear
482 games
48.8% Win
0.90% appear
481 games
49.1% Win
0.90% appear
412 games
51.0% Win
0.77% appear
396 games
49.0% Win
0.74% appear
380 games
47.4% Win
0.71% appear
379 games
51.5% Win
0.71% appear
373 games
46.9% Win
0.70% appear
356 games
48.9% Win
0.67% appear
336 games
51.5% Win
0.63% appear
330 games
48.8% Win
0.62% appear
320 games
50.6% Win
0.60% appear
290 games
47.2% Win
0.54% appear
265 games
49.4% Win
0.50% appear
264 games
53.4% Win
0.49% appear
261 games
51.7% Win
0.49% appear
260 games
50.4% Win
0.49% appear
259 games
55.2% Win
0.48% appear
257 games
41.2% Win
0.48% appear
241 games
45.6% Win
0.45% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Iron Hands
55 games
61.8% Win
0.10% appear
76 games
59.2% Win
0.14% appear
55 games
56.4% Win
0.10% appear
655 games
55.7% Win
1.22% appear
199 games
55.3% Win
0.37% appear
490 games
54.9% Win
0.92% appear
717 games
54.2% Win
1.34% appear
557 games
53.7% Win
1.04% appear
503 games
53.7% Win
0.94% appear
252 games
53.2% Win
0.47% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Iron Hands
95 games
40.0% Win
0.18% appear
87 games
40.2% Win
0.16% appear
82 games
41.5% Win
0.15% appear
55 games
41.8% Win
0.10% appear
61 games
42.6% Win
0.11% appear
81 games
44.4% Win
0.15% appear
66 games
45.5% Win
0.12% appear
83 games
45.8% Win
0.16% appear
130 games
46.1% Win
0.24% appear
58 games
46.5% Win
0.11% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Iron Hands performs well against
99 games
60.6% Win
0.18% appear
53 games
60.4% Win
0.10% appear
124 games
58.9% Win
0.23% appear
51 games
58.8% Win
0.10% appear
67 games
58.2% Win
0.13% appear
54 games
57.4% Win
0.10% appear
68 games
57.4% Win
0.13% appear
89 games
57.3% Win
0.17% appear
191 games
56.0% Win
0.36% appear
144 games
55.6% Win
0.27% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Iron Hands
106 games
37.7% Win
0.20% appear
100 games
38.0% Win
0.19% appear
60 games
40.0% Win
0.11% appear
92 games
40.2% Win
0.17% appear
257 games
41.2% Win
0.48% appear
94 games
42.5% Win
0.18% appear
63 games
42.9% Win
0.12% appear
56 games
44.6% Win
0.10% appear
192 games
44.8% Win
0.36% appear
241 games
45.6% Win
0.45% appear