What is Iron Treads's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Iron Treads's maximum CP is 3,915 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Iron Treads good in Pokémon GO?

Iron Treads has 227 Attack, 216 Defense, and 207 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Iron Treads be shiny in Pokémon GO?

No, shiny Iron Treads is not yet available.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,873 - 1,955 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,341 - 2,444 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

3,880 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,873 - 1,955 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,404 - 1,467 CP

Shiny not yet available

Iron Treads

#990 · Paldea

GroundSteel

☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 227

Defense 216

Stamina 207

Total: 650

Pokémon Info

Max CP	3,915
Generation	Paldea (Gen 9)
Buddy Distance	20km
Released	❌ No
Shiny	❌ No
Shadow	❌ No

About Iron Treads

Iron Treads is a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,915 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Iron Treads has base stats of 227 Attack, 216 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 650.

With a strong Defense stat of 216, Iron Treads is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles.

In Sunny weather, Iron Treads receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Iron Treads is 20km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Splash	Water	-	+17	-	11.3	-	3.0

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	Normal	35	-	17.5	35	-100

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Iron Treads takes increased damage from these types:

Water 1.6×

Fire 1.6×

Fighting 1.6×

Ground 1.6×

Resistances

Iron Treads takes reduced damage from these types:

Poison 0.244×

Rock 0.391×

Electric 0.391×

Normal 0.625×

Flying 0.625×

Psychic 0.625×

Bug 0.625×

Dragon 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Iron Treads

Top Pokémon to use when battling Iron Treads in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
4	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
5	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
6	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
7	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
8	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
9	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
10	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391

🏆 Iron Treads PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	5	15	14	16	1,496
2	5	15	15	16	1,499
3	6	14	14	16	1,499
4	0	13	0	17	1,500
5	6	15	12	16	1,496
6	6	15	13	16	1,499
7	7	14	12	16	1,499
8	4	15	14	16	1,489
9	4	15	15	16	1,493
10	5	14	14	16	1,493

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	2	15	15	27	2,498
2	2	14	15	27	2,493
3	3	13	15	27	2,498
4	1	15	15	27	2,487
5	3	14	14	27	2,498
6	2	15	14	27	2,493
7	0	7	11	28	2,500
8	2	13	15	27	2,487
9	1	14	15	27	2,482
10	3	12	15	27	2,493

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Iron Treads 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)	2,934	1,467	1,955	2,444	3,422	3,880
98% (15/15/14)	2,927	1,463	1,951	2,439	3,415	3,872
96% (15/14/15)	2,927	1,463	1,951	2,439	3,415	3,872
93% (14/14/14)	2,908	1,454	1,939	2,424	3,393	3,847
91% (15/13/13)	2,908	1,454	1,938	2,423	3,392	3,846
87% (13/13/13)	2,884	1,442	1,922	2,403	3,364	3,814
82% (12/12/12)	2,859	1,429	1,905	2,382	3,335	3,781
80% (10/15/15)	2,873	1,436	1,915	2,394	3,352	3,800
67% (10/10/10)	2,809	1,404	1,873	2,341	3,278	3,716
0% (0/0/0)	2,569	1,284	1,713	2,141	2,997	3,399

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Iron Treads with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	3,880 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,422 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,873 - 1,955 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,341 - 2,444 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,873 - 1,955 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,404 - 1,467 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Iron Treads with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	48	26	3,422
2	3,422	27	3,422
3	3,422	28	3,422
4	3,422	29	3,422
5	461	30	2,934
6	3,422	31	3,422
7	3,422	32	3,422
8	3,422	33	3,422
9	3,422	34	3,422
10	978	35	3,178
11	3,422	36	3,422
12	3,422	37	3,422
13	3,422	38	3,422
14	3,422	39	3,422
15	1,467	40	3,422
16	3,422	41	3,422
17	3,422	42	3,422
18	3,422	43	3,422
19	3,422	44	3,422
20	1,955	45	3,660
21	3,422	46	3,422
22	3,422	47	3,422
23	3,422	48	3,422
24	3,422	49	3,422
25	2,444	50	3,880

📖 Complete Iron Treads Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Iron Treads (#990) is a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,915 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Iron Treads is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Iron Treads in 2026.

As a Legendary Pokémon, Iron Treads 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 Treads Stats Analysis

Iron Treads's Attack stat is 227 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Iron Treads a strong damage dealer.

With 216 Defense (Excellent) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 650. This excellent bulk makes Iron Treads very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Ground-type Pokémon, Iron Treads's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Iron Treads Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Iron Treads 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 Treads has 1 Fast Attacks and 1 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Iron Treads PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Iron Treads 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 Ground/Steel typing provides useful matchups against Poison, Rock, Electric-type threats while being weak to Water, Fire, Fighting types.

Master League

With 3,880 CP at Level 50, Iron Treads is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Iron Treads Raid Guide & Counters

Iron Treads appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Water, Fire, Fighting-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Iron Treads at Level 20 (1,873 - 1,955 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,341 - 2,444 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,955 CP.

🎯 How to Get Iron Treads in Pokémon GO

Iron Treads 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 Treads in Pokémon GO

Shiny Iron Treads 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 Treads gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,341 - 2,444 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 Treads

Q: What is Iron Treads's max CP?
A: 3,880 CP at Level 50, or 3,422 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Iron Treads good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Iron Treads be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.

Q: What is Iron Treads weak to?
A: Water, Fire, Fighting, Ground-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Splash + Struggle for optimal DPS.

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Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.