Iron Hands

Iron Hands

Tier E OU (Over Used)

Last Updated: 04/15/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

2.15%
Usage Rate
49.00%
Win Rate
13.04%
Lead Rate
1413
Avg Rating
1841
Total Games
902
Wins
939
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 2.1% usage rate and 49.0% win rate. This data represents 42,826 games analyzed over 14 days from 04/01/2026 to 04/15/2026.

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 Drain Punch used in 24.7% of battles. Volt Switch demonstrates the highest win rate at 58.1% While Drain Punch is the most popular choice, Volt Switch 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 Grimmsnarl, achieving a 68.3% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Barraskewda, Pelipper, and Hawlucha, while caution is advised against Latios, Pecharunt, and Serperior. Particularly effective against Barraskewda with a 62.0% 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
749 games
50.1% Win
1.8% appear
707 games
50.8% Win
1.6% appear
530 games
50.4% Win
1.2% appear
524 games
50.8% Win
1.2% appear
416 games
52.2% Win
1.0% appear
300 games
49.0% Win
0.7% appear
268 games
53.7% Win
0.6% appear
218 games
45.4% Win
0.5% appear
187 games
51.9% Win
0.4% appear
174 games
54.6% Win
0.4% appear
172 games
50.0% Win
0.4% appear
160 games
51.2% Win
0.4% appear
155 games
47.7% Win
0.4% appear
151 games
57.0% Win
0.3% appear
147 games
42.9% Win
0.3% appear
142 games
42.2% Win
0.3% appear
131 games
42.0% Win
0.3% appear
122 games
49.2% Win
0.3% appear
119 games
41.2% Win
0.3% appear
118 games
44.1% Win
0.3% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Iron Hands
641 games
48.5% Win
1.50% appear
398 games
54.0% Win
0.93% appear
379 games
45.9% Win
0.88% appear
356 games
47.5% Win
0.83% appear
301 games
50.5% Win
0.70% appear
299 games
43.5% Win
0.70% appear
277 games
51.6% Win
0.65% appear
276 games
51.8% Win
0.64% appear
262 games
48.1% Win
0.61% appear
244 games
46.3% Win
0.57% appear
219 games
48.9% Win
0.51% appear
213 games
52.1% Win
0.50% appear
201 games
47.3% Win
0.47% appear
199 games
51.8% Win
0.46% appear
187 games
48.1% Win
0.44% appear
181 games
42.5% Win
0.42% appear
175 games
45.7% Win
0.41% appear
174 games
52.9% Win
0.41% appear
169 games
47.3% Win
0.39% appear
168 games
51.8% Win
0.39% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Iron Hands
60 games
68.3% Win
0.14% appear
83 games
60.2% Win
0.19% appear
92 games
58.7% Win
0.21% appear
76 games
57.9% Win
0.18% appear
151 games
57.0% Win
0.35% appear
58 games
56.9% Win
0.14% appear
59 games
55.9% Win
0.14% appear
174 games
54.6% Win
0.41% appear
66 games
54.5% Win
0.15% appear
72 games
54.2% Win
0.17% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Iron Hands
54 games
38.9% Win
0.13% appear
63 games
39.7% Win
0.15% appear
119 games
41.2% Win
0.28% appear
58 games
41.4% Win
0.14% appear
43 games
41.9% Win
0.10% appear
131 games
42.0% Win
0.31% appear
45 games
42.2% Win
0.11% appear
142 games
42.2% Win
0.33% appear
80 games
42.5% Win
0.19% appear
147 games
42.9% Win
0.34% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Iron Hands performs well against
50 games
62.0% Win
0.12% appear
85 games
61.2% Win
0.20% appear
46 games
56.5% Win
0.11% appear
75 games
56.0% Win
0.18% appear
58 games
55.2% Win
0.14% appear
107 games
54.2% Win
0.25% appear
48 games
54.2% Win
0.11% appear
398 games
54.0% Win
0.93% appear
56 games
53.6% Win
0.13% appear
43 games
53.5% Win
0.10% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Iron Hands
42 games
35.7% Win
0.10% appear
153 games
37.9% Win
0.36% appear
52 games
38.5% Win
0.12% appear
119 games
39.5% Win
0.28% appear
127 games
40.9% Win
0.30% appear
46 games
41.3% Win
0.11% appear
106 games
41.5% Win
0.25% appear
48 games
41.7% Win
0.11% appear
181 games
42.5% Win
0.42% appear
42 games
42.9% Win
0.10% appear