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Iron Thorns
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 4,301 |
| Generation | Paldea (Gen 9) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ❌ No |
| Shiny | ❌ No |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Iron Thorns
Iron Thorns is a Rock/Electric-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,301 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Iron Thorns has base stats of 250 Attack, 200 Defense, and 225 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 675.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 250, Iron Thorns is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles.
In Partly Cloudy weather, Iron Thorns receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Iron Thorns is 20km per candy.
⚡ Fast Attacks
| 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
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Iron Thorns takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Iron Thorns takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Iron Thorns
Top Pokémon to use when battling Iron Thorns in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
Pheromosa
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 3 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 4 |
Kyogre
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 5 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 7 |
Inteleon
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 8 |
Garchomp
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
| 9 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 10 |
Sneasler
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
🏆 Iron Thorns PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1,498 |
| 4 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 1,496 |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1,498 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 1,498 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 25 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 25 | 2,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 25 | 2,498 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 25 | 2,495 |
| 6 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 25 | 2,499 |
| 7 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 25 | 2,494 |
| 8 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 25 | 2,499 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 25 | 2,496 |
| 10 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 2,498 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Iron Thorns IV Chart
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) | 3,222 | 1,611 | 2,148 | 2,685 | 3,759 | 4,262 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 3,216 | 1,608 | 2,143 | 2,679 | 3,751 | 4,253 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 3,215 | 1,607 | 2,143 | 2,679 | 3,750 | 4,252 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 3,196 | 1,598 | 2,130 | 2,663 | 3,729 | 4,228 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 3,194 | 1,597 | 2,129 | 2,661 | 3,726 | 4,225 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 3,170 | 1,585 | 2,113 | 2,641 | 3,698 | 4,193 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 3,144 | 1,572 | 2,095 | 2,620 | 3,667 | 4,158 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 3,162 | 1,581 | 2,107 | 2,634 | 3,688 | 4,182 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 3,092 | 1,546 | 2,061 | 2,576 | 3,607 | 4,090 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,839 | 1,419 | 1,892 | 2,365 | 3,312 | 3,755 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Iron Thorns with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 4,262 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,759 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 2,061 - 2,148 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,576 - 2,685 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 2,061 - 2,148 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,546 - 1,611 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Iron Thorns with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 26 | 3,759 |
| 2 | 3,759 | 27 | 3,759 |
| 3 | 3,759 | 28 | 3,759 |
| 4 | 3,759 | 29 | 3,759 |
| 5 | 507 | 30 | 3,222 |
| 6 | 3,759 | 31 | 3,759 |
| 7 | 3,759 | 32 | 3,759 |
| 8 | 3,759 | 33 | 3,759 |
| 9 | 3,759 | 34 | 3,759 |
| 10 | 1,074 | 35 | 3,491 |
| 11 | 3,759 | 36 | 3,759 |
| 12 | 3,759 | 37 | 3,759 |
| 13 | 3,759 | 38 | 3,759 |
| 14 | 3,759 | 39 | 3,759 |
| 15 | 1,611 | 40 | 3,759 |
| 16 | 3,759 | 41 | 3,759 |
| 17 | 3,759 | 42 | 3,759 |
| 18 | 3,759 | 43 | 3,759 |
| 19 | 3,759 | 44 | 3,759 |
| 20 | 2,148 | 45 | 4,021 |
| 21 | 3,759 | 46 | 3,759 |
| 22 | 3,759 | 47 | 3,759 |
| 23 | 3,759 | 48 | 3,759 |
| 24 | 3,759 | 49 | 3,759 |
| 25 | 2,685 | 50 | 4,262 |
📖 Complete Iron Thorns Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Iron Thorns (#995) is a Rock/Electric-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,301 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Iron Thorns is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Iron Thorns in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Iron Thorns 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 Thorns Stats Analysis
Iron Thorns's Attack stat is 250 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Iron Thorns a strong damage dealer.
With 200 Defense (Excellent) and 225 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 675. This gives Iron Thorns reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Rock-type Pokémon, Iron Thorns's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Iron Thorns Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Iron Thorns 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 Thorns has 1 Fast Attacks and 1 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Iron Thorns PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Master League
With 4,262 CP at Level 50, Iron Thorns is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
💪 Iron Thorns Raid Guide & Counters
Iron Thorns appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Ground, Water, Grass-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Iron Thorns at Level 20 (2,061 - 2,148 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,576 - 2,685 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,148 CP.
🎯 How to Get Iron Thorns in Pokémon GO
Iron Thorns 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 Thorns in Pokémon GO
Shiny Iron Thorns is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Iron Thorns gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,576 - 2,685 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Requires Special Trade (1/day).
- Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.
❓ FAQ About Iron Thorns
Q: What is Iron Thorns's max CP?
A: 4,262 CP at Level 50, or 3,759 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Iron Thorns good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Iron Thorns be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.
Q: What is Iron Thorns weak to?
A: Ground, Water, Grass, Fighting-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Splash + Struggle for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.