Iron Valiant

Iron Valiant

Tier B OU (Over Used)

Last Updated: 09/07/2026 02:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

15.94%
Usage Rate
51.00%
Win Rate
11.16%
Lead Rate
1432
Avg Rating
20567
Total Games
10490
Wins
10077
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 Valiant Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Iron Valiant currently holds a B tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 15.9% usage rate and 51.0% win rate. This data represents 64,509 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/24/2026 to 09/07/2026.

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 Moonblast used in 36.6% of battles. Close Combat demonstrates the highest win rate at 54.2% While Moonblast is the most popular choice, Close Combat shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Kingambit, Gholdengo, and Great Tusk in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Manaphy, achieving a 57.9% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Hydreigon, Rotom-Wash, and Maushold, while caution is advised against Cresselia, Clodsire, and Ribombee. Particularly effective against Hydreigon with a 59.2% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Iron Valiant 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 Valiant
8116 games
53.3% Win
12.6% appear
7322 games
51.5% Win
11.3% appear
6889 games
51.4% Win
10.7% appear
5052 games
52.0% Win
7.8% appear
4731 games
53.7% Win
7.3% appear
4076 games
50.6% Win
6.3% appear
3121 games
52.3% Win
4.8% appear
2940 games
52.4% Win
4.6% appear
2774 games
52.3% Win
4.3% appear
2758 games
51.9% Win
4.3% appear
2701 games
51.6% Win
4.2% appear
2421 games
51.0% Win
3.8% appear
2236 games
51.4% Win
3.5% appear
2218 games
50.5% Win
3.4% appear
2172 games
49.3% Win
3.4% appear
2009 games
51.4% Win
3.1% appear
1959 games
49.0% Win
3.0% appear
1764 games
50.7% Win
2.7% appear
1703 games
50.4% Win
2.6% appear
1554 games
53.8% Win
2.4% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Iron Valiant
6355 games
50.8% Win
9.85% appear
4925 games
50.1% Win
7.63% appear
4866 games
51.0% Win
7.54% appear
3665 games
49.7% Win
5.68% appear
3450 games
48.8% Win
5.35% appear
3350 games
47.8% Win
5.19% appear
3342 games
50.0% Win
5.18% appear
3264 games
51.6% Win
5.06% appear
2940 games
48.4% Win
4.56% appear
2875 games
48.8% Win
4.46% appear
2726 games
48.8% Win
4.23% appear
2669 games
50.8% Win
4.14% appear
2578 games
50.4% Win
4.00% appear
2424 games
51.6% Win
3.76% appear
2315 games
51.2% Win
3.59% appear
2294 games
51.1% Win
3.56% appear
2278 games
48.4% Win
3.53% appear
2179 games
50.3% Win
3.38% appear
1977 games
49.1% Win
3.06% appear
1910 games
52.5% Win
2.96% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Iron Valiant
278 games
57.9% Win
0.43% appear
220 games
55.5% Win
0.34% appear
363 games
55.4% Win
0.56% appear
520 games
54.6% Win
0.81% appear
1048 games
54.5% Win
1.62% appear
341 games
54.0% Win
0.53% appear
1554 games
53.8% Win
2.41% appear
4731 games
53.7% Win
7.33% appear
8116 games
53.3% Win
12.58% appear
351 games
53.3% Win
0.54% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Iron Valiant
498 games
42.0% Win
0.77% appear
314 games
44.9% Win
0.49% appear
239 games
45.6% Win
0.37% appear
440 games
45.7% Win
0.68% appear
712 games
46.2% Win
1.10% appear
835 games
46.5% Win
1.29% appear
1428 games
46.9% Win
2.21% appear
702 games
47.1% Win
1.09% appear
671 games
47.5% Win
1.04% appear
703 games
47.8% Win
1.09% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Iron Valiant performs well against
218 games
59.2% Win
0.34% appear
364 games
59.1% Win
0.56% appear
247 games
58.7% Win
0.38% appear
338 games
57.4% Win
0.52% appear
220 games
56.4% Win
0.34% appear
261 games
56.3% Win
0.40% appear
373 games
56.3% Win
0.58% appear
221 games
55.7% Win
0.34% appear
614 games
55.2% Win
0.95% appear
361 games
55.1% Win
0.56% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Iron Valiant
1027 games
44.9% Win
1.59% appear
639 games
45.1% Win
0.99% appear
375 games
46.7% Win
0.58% appear
1622 games
46.8% Win
2.51% appear
623 games
46.9% Win
0.97% appear
453 games
47.7% Win
0.70% appear
660 games
47.7% Win
1.02% appear
3350 games
47.8% Win
5.19% appear
918 games
47.9% Win
1.42% appear
412 games
48.3% Win
0.64% appear