Battle Statistics
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 D tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 2.3% usage rate and 52.4% win rate. This data represents 37,721 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/14/2026 to 02/28/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in 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 Ice Punch used in 26.7% of battles. Close Combat demonstrates the highest win rate at 66.2% While Ice Punch is the most popular choice, Close Combat shows promising results as an underexplored option.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Kingambit, Hatterene, and Ursaluna in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Latios, achieving a 70.2% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Excadrill, Tyranitar, and Meowscarada, while caution is advised against Skeledirge, Weezing-Galar, and Torkoal. Particularly effective against Excadrill with a 68.8% 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
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
