
| Max CP | 3,531 |
| Generation | Paldea (Gen 9) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ❌ No |
| Shiny | ❌ No |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Iron Crown is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,531 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Iron Crown has base stats of 221 Attack, 200 Defense, and 189 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 610.
With its high max CP, Iron Crown is a strong contender in Master League PvP and a powerful raid attacker.
In Snow weather, Iron Crown receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Iron Crown is 20km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splash | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Iron Crown takes increased damage from these types:
Iron Crown takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Iron Crown in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 2 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 3 |
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 4 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 5 |
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 7 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 8 |
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 9 |
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 10 |
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 1,493 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,496 |
| 5 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 1,496 |
| 6 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 1,492 |
| 9 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 1,496 |
| 10 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 1,495 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 31 | 2,495 |
| 4 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 31 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 31 | 2,494 |
| 6 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 31 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 2,489 |
| 8 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 31 | 2,495 |
| 9 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 30 | 2,494 |
| 10 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 30 | 2,499 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,646 | 1,323 | 1,763 | 2,204 | 3,086 | 3,500 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,639 | 1,319 | 1,759 | 2,199 | 3,079 | 3,491 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,639 | 1,319 | 1,759 | 2,199 | 3,079 | 3,491 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,622 | 1,311 | 1,748 | 2,185 | 3,059 | 3,468 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,620 | 1,310 | 1,747 | 2,183 | 3,057 | 3,466 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,598 | 1,299 | 1,732 | 2,165 | 3,031 | 3,437 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,575 | 1,287 | 1,716 | 2,145 | 3,004 | 3,406 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,590 | 1,295 | 1,726 | 2,158 | 3,021 | 3,425 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,528 | 1,264 | 1,685 | 2,106 | 2,949 | 3,344 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,300 | 1,150 | 1,533 | 1,916 | 2,683 | 3,042 |
Important CP values for Iron Crown with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,500 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,086 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,685 - 1,763 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,106 - 2,204 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,685 - 1,763 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,264 - 1,323 CP |
Maximum CP for Iron Crown with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 26 | 3,086 |
| 2 | 3,086 | 27 | 3,086 |
| 3 | 3,086 | 28 | 3,086 |
| 4 | 3,086 | 29 | 3,086 |
| 5 | 416 | 30 | 2,646 |
| 6 | 3,086 | 31 | 3,086 |
| 7 | 3,086 | 32 | 3,086 |
| 8 | 3,086 | 33 | 3,086 |
| 9 | 3,086 | 34 | 3,086 |
| 10 | 882 | 35 | 2,866 |
| 11 | 3,086 | 36 | 3,086 |
| 12 | 3,086 | 37 | 3,086 |
| 13 | 3,086 | 38 | 3,086 |
| 14 | 3,086 | 39 | 3,086 |
| 15 | 1,323 | 40 | 3,086 |
| 16 | 3,086 | 41 | 3,086 |
| 17 | 3,086 | 42 | 3,086 |
| 18 | 3,086 | 43 | 3,086 |
| 19 | 3,086 | 44 | 3,086 |
| 20 | 1,763 | 45 | 3,301 |
| 21 | 3,086 | 46 | 3,086 |
| 22 | 3,086 | 47 | 3,086 |
| 23 | 3,086 | 48 | 3,086 |
| 24 | 3,086 | 49 | 3,086 |
| 25 | 2,204 | 50 | 3,500 |
Iron Crown (#1023) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,531 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Iron Crown is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Iron Crown in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Iron Crown is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.
Iron Crown's Attack stat is 221 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Iron Crown a strong damage dealer.
With 200 Defense (Excellent) and 189 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 610. This gives Iron Crown reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Iron Crown's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Iron Crown depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Splash (Fast) with Struggle (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Iron Crown has 1 Fast Attacks and 1 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Iron Crown can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Steel/Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Poison, Normal-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost types.
With 3,500 CP at Level 50, Iron Crown is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
Iron Crown appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Fire, Ground, Ghost-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Iron Crown at Level 20 (1,685 - 1,763 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,106 - 2,204 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,763 CP.
Iron Crown is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.
Shiny Iron Crown is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.
Iron Crown gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,106 - 2,204 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
Q: What is Iron Crown's max CP?
A: 3,500 CP at Level 50, or 3,086 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Iron Crown good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Iron Crown be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.
Q: What is Iron Crown weak to?
A: Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Splash + Struggle for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.