
| Max CP | 3,990 |
| Generation | Paldea (Gen 9) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ❌ No |
| Shiny | ❌ No |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Iron Valiant is a Fairy/Fighting-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,990 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Iron Valiant has base stats of 279 Attack, 171 Defense, and 179 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 629.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 279, Iron Valiant is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles.
In Cloudy weather, Iron Valiant receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Iron Valiant 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 Valiant takes increased damage from these types:
Iron Valiant takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Iron Valiant in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 4 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 6 |
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 7 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 8 |
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 9 |
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 10 |
| Psychic | 270 | 151 | 181 | 3,673 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 1,497 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 1,496 |
| 4 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 6 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 7 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 1,497 |
| 9 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 10 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 1,493 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 2,494 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 27 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 2,499 |
| 5 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 2,496 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 27 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 2,485 |
| 8 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 27 | 2,499 |
| 9 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 2,498 |
| 10 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 2,496 |
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) | 2,989 | 1,494 | 1,993 | 2,491 | 3,488 | 3,954 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,982 | 1,491 | 1,987 | 2,485 | 3,479 | 3,944 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,981 | 1,490 | 1,987 | 2,484 | 3,478 | 3,944 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,964 | 1,482 | 1,975 | 2,469 | 3,457 | 3,920 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,958 | 1,479 | 1,972 | 2,465 | 3,451 | 3,913 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,938 | 1,469 | 1,958 | 2,448 | 3,427 | 3,886 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,912 | 1,456 | 1,941 | 2,427 | 3,397 | 3,852 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,939 | 1,469 | 1,959 | 2,449 | 3,428 | 3,887 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,861 | 1,430 | 1,907 | 2,384 | 3,338 | 3,785 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,613 | 1,306 | 1,742 | 2,177 | 3,048 | 3,456 |
Important CP values for Iron Valiant with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,954 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,488 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,907 - 1,993 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,384 - 2,491 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,907 - 1,993 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,430 - 1,494 CP |
Maximum CP for Iron Valiant with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 26 | 3,488 |
| 2 | 3,488 | 27 | 3,488 |
| 3 | 3,488 | 28 | 3,488 |
| 4 | 3,488 | 29 | 3,488 |
| 5 | 470 | 30 | 2,989 |
| 6 | 3,488 | 31 | 3,488 |
| 7 | 3,488 | 32 | 3,488 |
| 8 | 3,488 | 33 | 3,488 |
| 9 | 3,488 | 34 | 3,488 |
| 10 | 996 | 35 | 3,239 |
| 11 | 3,488 | 36 | 3,488 |
| 12 | 3,488 | 37 | 3,488 |
| 13 | 3,488 | 38 | 3,488 |
| 14 | 3,488 | 39 | 3,488 |
| 15 | 1,494 | 40 | 3,488 |
| 16 | 3,488 | 41 | 3,488 |
| 17 | 3,488 | 42 | 3,488 |
| 18 | 3,488 | 43 | 3,488 |
| 19 | 3,488 | 44 | 3,488 |
| 20 | 1,993 | 45 | 3,730 |
| 21 | 3,488 | 46 | 3,488 |
| 22 | 3,488 | 47 | 3,488 |
| 23 | 3,488 | 48 | 3,488 |
| 24 | 3,488 | 49 | 3,488 |
| 25 | 2,491 | 50 | 3,954 |
Iron Valiant (#1006) is a Fairy/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,990 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Iron Valiant is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Iron Valiant in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Iron Valiant 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 Valiant's Attack stat is 279 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Iron Valiant an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 171 Defense (Good) and 179 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 629. This gives Iron Valiant reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fairy-type Pokémon, Iron Valiant's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Iron Valiant 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 Valiant has 1 Fast Attacks and 1 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Iron Valiant 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 Fairy/Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Dark, Dragon-type threats while being weak to Poison, Steel, Flying types.
With 3,954 CP at Level 50, Iron Valiant is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
Iron Valiant appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Poison, Steel, Flying-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Iron Valiant at Level 20 (1,907 - 1,993 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,384 - 2,491 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,993 CP.
Iron Valiant 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 Valiant is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.
Iron Valiant gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,384 - 2,491 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
Q: What is Iron Valiant's max CP?
A: 3,954 CP at Level 50, or 3,488 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Iron Valiant good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Iron Valiant be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.
Q: What is Iron Valiant weak to?
A: Poison, Steel, Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Splash + Struggle for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.