Overheat
Learned at Lv. 91
Scarlet Violet
Power: 130Accuracy: 90PP: 5Special
Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
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#994
POKÉDEX No. #994
Iron Moth
Paradox Pokémon
This Pokémon resembles an unknown object described in a paranormal magazine as a UFO sent to observe humanity.
Weak to
Ground×4
Rock
Water
Psychic
Height1.2 m
Weight36.0 kg
AbilitiesQuark Drive
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP80270–364
- Attack70130–262
- Defense60112–240
- Sp. Atk140256–416
- Sp. Def110202–350
- Speed110202–350
Total570
/ 720
BST570
86 percentile (1025)+108 vs Gen 9 avg (462)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toGroundRockWaterPsychic
Resists
Bug
Grass
Fairy
FightingPoison
SteelFire
Ice
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 9
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Yellow
Shape
Bug Wings
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #994 |
| Paldea | #386 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
285
EV Yield
+3 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Iron Moth's Fire / Poison typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Timid
+Speed−Attack
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Iron Moth's 570 base stat total marks it as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Special Attack (140) carries most matchups, but a low Defense stat of 60 means careful positioning matters.
Its Fire, Poison typing leaves Iron Moth with 4 weaknesses against 8 resistances. Watch out for Ground moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 30 makes Iron Moth a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.2 m
Weight
36.0 kg
TypeFirePoison
Abilities
Raises highest stat on Electric Terrain, or if holding Booster Energy.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
12,750
Hatch Counter: 50
⚪
Capture Rate
30
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
0
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Iron Moth?
Iron Moth is a dual-type Fire, Poison Pokémon.
What are Iron Moth's weaknesses?
Iron Moth takes 4× damage from Ground type moves and takes 2× damage from Rock, Water, Psychic type moves.
How does Iron Moth evolve?
Iron Moth does not evolve.
What are Iron Moth's base stats?
Iron Moth has a base stat total of 570: HP 80, Attack 70, Defense 60, Sp. Atk 140, Sp. Def 110, Speed 110. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (140).