As a Fire/Poison type, Iron Moth has 4 weaknesses, 8 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Fire/Poison typing.

Base stats

HP: 80
Attack: 70
Defense: 60
Sp. Atk: 140
Sp. Def: 110
Speed: 110
Total: 570

Iron Moth has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (140) well above Attack (70), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 110 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 80 HP, 60 Defense and 110 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.

Iron Moth's only ability is Quark Drive.

How to beat Iron Moth

The best way to beat Iron Moth is with Ground moves, which deal 4× damage. Rock, Water and Psychic moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Fire and Poison moves. Garchomp hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Fire and Poison moves. Zygarde hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Fire and Poison moves.