Iron Moth

Iron Moth

Tier C OU (Over Used)

Last Updated: 09/12/2026 11:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

6.89%
Usage Rate
51.97%
Win Rate
11.24%
Lead Rate
1374
Avg Rating
9559
Total Games
4968
Wins
4591
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 Moth Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Iron Moth currently holds a C tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 6.9% usage rate and 52.0% win rate. This data represents 69,388 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/29/2026 to 09/12/2026.

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 Fiery Dance used in 42.8% of battles. Sludge Wave demonstrates the highest win rate at 55.9% Both Fiery Dance and Sludge Wave are competitive choices with distinct strategic applications.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Great Tusk, Kingambit, and Gholdengo in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Whimsicott, achieving a 60.2% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Mimikyu, Volcanion, and Okidogi, while caution is advised against Barraskewda, Iron Hands, and Talonflame. Particularly effective against Mimikyu with a 63.5% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Iron Moth offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Iron Moth
2995 games
51.0% Win
4.3% appear
2961 games
53.4% Win
4.3% appear
2870 games
53.5% Win
4.1% appear
2818 games
54.1% Win
4.1% appear
2542 games
52.3% Win
3.7% appear
1881 games
53.4% Win
2.7% appear
1792 games
52.1% Win
2.6% appear
1561 games
53.0% Win
2.2% appear
1422 games
53.0% Win
2.0% appear
1245 games
52.2% Win
1.8% appear
1152 games
54.6% Win
1.7% appear
1136 games
53.8% Win
1.6% appear
1029 games
51.2% Win
1.5% appear
906 games
51.2% Win
1.3% appear
872 games
51.0% Win
1.3% appear
741 games
53.3% Win
1.1% appear
735 games
52.6% Win
1.1% appear
729 games
53.5% Win
1.1% appear
669 games
48.9% Win
1.0% appear
626 games
51.6% Win
0.9% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Iron Moth
2903 games
52.3% Win
4.18% appear
2067 games
51.6% Win
2.98% appear
2032 games
52.3% Win
2.93% appear
1551 games
51.2% Win
2.24% appear
1503 games
49.5% Win
2.17% appear
1446 games
49.3% Win
2.08% appear
1400 games
47.6% Win
2.02% appear
1385 games
49.3% Win
2.00% appear
1352 games
48.6% Win
1.95% appear
1293 games
48.7% Win
1.86% appear
1263 games
49.2% Win
1.82% appear
1194 games
53.5% Win
1.72% appear
1157 games
51.4% Win
1.67% appear
1154 games
51.2% Win
1.66% appear
1129 games
53.3% Win
1.63% appear
1087 games
52.2% Win
1.57% appear
1071 games
47.4% Win
1.54% appear
998 games
49.6% Win
1.44% appear
967 games
55.8% Win
1.39% appear
962 games
48.9% Win
1.39% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Iron Moth
108 games
60.2% Win
0.16% appear
136 games
56.6% Win
0.20% appear
194 games
56.2% Win
0.28% appear
164 games
56.1% Win
0.24% appear
392 games
56.1% Win
0.56% appear
111 games
55.9% Win
0.16% appear
229 games
55.9% Win
0.33% appear
205 games
55.6% Win
0.30% appear
119 games
55.5% Win
0.17% appear
229 games
55.5% Win
0.33% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Iron Moth
270 games
43.3% Win
0.39% appear
117 games
43.6% Win
0.17% appear
588 games
44.9% Win
0.85% appear
210 games
45.2% Win
0.30% appear
128 games
46.1% Win
0.18% appear
357 games
46.5% Win
0.51% appear
133 games
46.6% Win
0.19% appear
271 games
47.6% Win
0.39% appear
580 games
47.9% Win
0.84% appear
410 games
48.0% Win
0.59% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Iron Moth performs well against
96 games
63.5% Win
0.14% appear
175 games
59.4% Win
0.25% appear
108 games
59.3% Win
0.16% appear
128 games
58.6% Win
0.18% appear
241 games
58.1% Win
0.35% appear
168 games
56.5% Win
0.24% appear
133 games
56.4% Win
0.19% appear
180 games
56.1% Win
0.26% appear
286 games
55.9% Win
0.41% appear
967 games
55.8% Win
1.39% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Iron Moth
208 games
42.8% Win
0.30% appear
167 games
44.3% Win
0.24% appear
122 games
45.9% Win
0.18% appear
406 games
47.3% Win
0.59% appear
1071 games
47.4% Win
1.54% appear
309 games
47.6% Win
0.45% appear
1400 games
47.6% Win
2.02% appear
103 games
47.6% Win
0.15% appear
266 games
48.1% Win
0.38% appear
158 games
48.1% Win
0.23% appear