Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Iron BoulderfromPokémon Scarlet and Violetis the third Swords of Justice to be revealed as a Paradox Pokémon . Very quickly , this Pokémon has risen to be overuse in conflict squad due to its bulky stats and many free-enterprise attack . It is also given moves that can anticipate its case weaknesses that are utilitarian in tricky situations . Considering which moves through floor - ups and TMs are important in each Iron Boulder strategy .
It is highly commend for a squad with Iron Boulder tochange it to a differentTera Typeduring a struggle . This not only helps with its unfortunate typewriting ofRock - andPsychic - typebut also earn it stronger against many Pokémon matchups through its newsame - type attack bonus . Tera Types such as Water- , Fire- , or Fairy - type , can be used defensively , while Steel- , or scrap - type , can supercharge many moves it can use offensively .
10Facade
Double Your Power
Move
case
Power
Description
Facade
Normal
70
force is double over if the user is poisoned , burned , or paralyzed .
If you ’re having a rough time predicting or avoiding motion that inflict astatus condition , consider usingFacadeon your Iron Boulder . These condition , such asParalysisorBurn , decrease SpeedandAttackstats severally . This will break Iron Boulder ’s potential to sweep your opponent ’s Pokémon . Countering this with Facade willdouble the damageIron Boulder can do with the move , establish it very executable in sure position .
9Electric Terrain
Boost Your Stats
Electric Terrain
Electric
-
Boosts the Pokémon ’s most proficient stat on Electric Terrain or if the Pokémon is hold a booster free energy .
Electric Terrainsetup for Iron Boulder could be very useful in theScarlet and Violetmeta - game . This is because of its power , Quark Drive , which allParadox Pokémon inPokémon Violetshare . According toBulbapedia , Quark Drive boosts the mostproficient staton an Electric Terrain .
This means that Iron Boulder can boost its Speed to outrun another Pokémon or Defense to tank a large hit . Alternatively , if Iron Boulder does n’t set up the Electric Terrain , there is a held item calledBooster Energythat can give Iron Boulder the same effect .
The Legendary Pokémon Iron Boulder is a rare creature you may find and catch in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet ’s Indigo Disk DLC if you finish a pursuance .
8Iron Head
One Heck of a Headbutt
Iron Head
Steel
80
The target area is hit with a steel - hard header . This may also visit " flinch " status .
PeskyFairy - typePokémon have dominated the meta secret plan since Generation 6 . Thankfully , theSteel - typemoveIron Headcan be used by Iron Boulder with a deal of force , since it’ssuper - effectiveagainst them . This can also be used on Pokémon who have Terastallized to types weak to Iron Head , make it feasible as a magnetic core assail move . It is also possible to quail Iron Boulder ’s target if the move go first .
7Earthquake
Shake Your Enemies
temblor
Ground
100
The user sets off an temblor that strike every Pokémon around it .
Commonly used in theDouble Battleformat inPokémon Scarlet and Violet , Earthquakeis a expectant move alternative for Iron Boulder . Hittingevery Pokémon on the battlefieldgives Iron Boulder an reward . partner off it with aFlying - typePokémon or Pokémon with the abilityLevitate or Telepathy , and you ’ll be capable to weaken your opposer very easily .
Pokémon ’s 18 eccentric are at the nitty-gritty of the dealership ’s battle mechanic , each with its own weaknesses and electric resistance for Trainers to learn .
6Sacred Sword
Swing Your Sword
Sacred Sword
Fighting
90
The user assault with a sword . The target area ’s stat changes do n’t affect the damage done by this move .
consecrated Swordcan be taught to Iron Boulder as it is one of the original moves of the Swords of Justice . It is a Fighting - character move thatcountersDark - type Pokémon , which are super - in force against Iron Boulder . what is more , this move is useful against match - ups that rely onstat variety . For example , if a Pokémon uses Iron Defense to bulk its stats , Sacred Swordcuts right through it .
5Taunt
Force Your Opponents to Attack
cod
Dark
The target area is taunted into a fury that allows it to apply only plan of attack moves for three turns .
Iron Boulder can be a great Pokémon to haveTaunton its move set for competitive shimmer inPokémon Scarlet and Violet . There are very few Pokémon that can utilise it competitively , and it is an super helpful move . Since Iron Boulder is a riotous Pokémon , Taunt can be set up during a forked or Single Battleimmediately . This stops Pokémon fromstalling , status inflicting , orstat - boosting .
The 18 ancient and future Paradox Pokémon manakin in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet make for some of the best battlers in the current meta game .
4Zen Headbutt
Hardcore Headbutt
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
Focuses its willpower in its header and attacks the target . This may also make the prey wince .
Iron Boulder ’s lower-ranking typecast inPokémon Scarlet and VioletisPsychic - type . It is also a physical attacking Pokémon , makingZen Headbutta great alternative in its move pool . This is also consider to be asame - case attack bonusor knife thrust move , which mean its power is increased by50 % .
Zen Headbutt also has the potential toflinchits antagonist , especially if Iron Boulder is faster than the target area .
3Tera Blast
Unleash The Power
Tera Blast
If the substance abuser has Terastallized , it unleashes energy of its Tera Type . This move is both a physical and exceptional attacking move .
Tera Blastis a move bring in inPokémon Scarlet and Violetthat is perfect for Iron Boulder . This is because Iron Boulder can escape its harmful typing and utilize another type to its vantage . Tera Blast is also competitively workable since it isboth a special and forcible round move . For example , Iron Boulder can not use any Fairy - type move , which are strong in the metagame , except for Tera Blast Fairy - eccentric .
There are many strong dual - type Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet , but some outrank the others in condition of dependability , abilities , and strength .
2Swords Dance
Boost Your Attack
Swords Dance
A dance to uplift the fighting sprightliness acutely boosting the user ’s Attack stat .
If you want Iron Boulder to get forward during a Pokémon battle , give it a routine to use the moveSwords Dance . This move can hike Iron Boulder ’s attack stattwice in one turn , making it down super - hard hits on its target . It is normally used for most physical attacking Pokémon .
For Iron Boulder , Swords Dance is a move get a line by level up , but if that ’s not an option , it can also be taught bytechnical machines inPokémon Scarlet and Violet .
1Mighty Cleave
Guarantee a Hit
Mighty Cleave
Rock
95
Cleaves the target with the car horn on its head . This move will hit an opposite even if they use a protection move .
The salutary move to make trusted you have on Iron Boulder inPokémon Scarlet and VioletisMighty Cleave . Similar to how Urshifu ’s ability Unseen Fists works , Mighty Cleave cansurpass a target area ’s protection shield . This strong move changes the metagame , make unsuspecting players take large damage no matter what .
It is also a Rock - type physical attacking move that is super - effective against Ice- , Fire- , Flying- , and Bug - type .
Gouging Fire is a new fabled beast to get hold in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet ’s Indigo Disk DLC , but it can be difficult to captivate this ancient form of Entei .
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