Is Iron Valiant viable in Gen 9 National Dex?

Iron Valiant is ranked #16 in Gen 9 National Dex with 10.18% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Iron Valiant in Gen 9 National Dex?

Scizor-Mega has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 76.7% of 167.11400819504962 relevant encounters. Standard error is 5.5 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Iron Valiant matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 National Dex?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Iron Valiant was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Iron Valiant counters

Gen 9 National Dex · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#1006 Iron Valiant

FairyFighting

USAGE 10.2% #16

BASE STATS

HP 74

ATK 130

DEF 90

SPA 120

SPD 60

SPE 116

BST590

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

PoisonFlyingPsychicSteelFairy

½×

FightingRock

¼×

BugDark

0×

Dragon

Moves

Close Combat 69.2% Moonblast 69.2% Knock Off 55.7% Swords Dance 35.3% Thunderbolt 33.2% Shadow Ball 17.6% Encore 16.8% Spirit Break 16.5%

Items

Booster Energy 61.5% Choice Specs 15.2% Life Orb 14.2% Choice Scarf 4.3% Electrium Z 1.4% Choice Band 1.1% Expert Belt 0.5% Heavy-Duty Boots 0.4%

Common Teammates

Landorus-Therian29.3%

Browse Gen 9 National Dex teams using Iron Valiant →

Explore Iron Valiant + Gholdengo teams 43 score Explore Iron Valiant + Volcarona teams 40 score Explore Iron Valiant + Tapu Lele teams 24 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Iron Valiant + Landorus-Therian 29.3% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Scizor-Mega

BugSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

167.114

54.5

76.7% Standard error 5.55 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Technician Scizor-Mega Bullet Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 264-312 (75 - 88.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Venusaur-Mega

GrassPoison DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

108.286

44.7

73.6% Standard error 7.22 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Valiant Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Venusaur-Mega: 67-79 (18.4 - 21.7%) -- possible 5HKO

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

306.141

42.9

61.8% Standard error 4.74 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Make It Rain vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Valiant: 432-510 (122.7 - 144.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Volcarona

BugFire OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

131.642

39.8

67.3% Standard error 6.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Valiant: 218-258 (61.9 - 73.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Clefable

Fairy DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

56.358

38.7

72.3% Standard error 8.41 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Valiant Spirit Break vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Clefable: 118-141 (29.9 - 35.7%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

118.962

23.9

55.2% Standard error 7.82 points

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Tapu Lele Future Sight vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Valiant in Psychic Terrain: 552-650 (156.8 - 184.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

181.584

23.9

49.5% Standard error 6.39 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Raging Bolt Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Valiant: 247-292 (70.1 - 82.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Pecharunt

PoisonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

106.577

21.0

54.1% Standard error 8.28 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Pecharunt Malignant Chain vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Valiant: 270-320 (76.7 - 90.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

96.482

19.8

48.3% Standard error 7.14 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Valiant Spirit Break vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 294-348 (83.5 - 98.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Iron Valiant counters → Teams with Iron Valiant →

Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK View matchup

119.715

19.7

50.7% Standard error 7.76 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Valiant: 344-408 (97.7 - 115.9%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

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Clodsire

PoisonGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

73.207

18.8

51.5% Standard error 8.17 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Clodsire Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 218-258 (61.9 - 73.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Zamazenta

Fighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

339.992

18.6

36.4% Standard error 4.46 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Heavy Slam (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 296-350 (84 - 99.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

198.396

17.8

41.9% Standard error 6.02 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Toxapex Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Valiant: 182-216 (51.7 - 61.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Dragonite

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

170.339

15.3

40.9% Standard error 6.42 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Fly vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 362-428 (102.8 - 121.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Rillaboom

Grass OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

20.78

15.2

58.4% Standard error 10.81 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ Atk Choice Band Rillaboom Wood Hammer vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant in Grassy Terrain: 445-525 (126.4 - 149.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Slowking-Galar

PoisonPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

170.601

13.2

38.9% Standard error 6.43 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowking-Galar Future Sight vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Valiant: 378-446 (107.3 - 126.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Terapagos

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

190.248

11.5

35.3% Standard error 5.96 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Terapagos Tera Starstorm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Valiant: 81-96 (23 - 27.2%) -- 51.2% chance to 4HKO

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Ceruledge

FireGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

29.064

11.3

48.4% Standard error 9.27 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ceruledge Poltergeist vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 210-247 (59.6 - 70.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Hatterene

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

58.312

11.1

47.8% Standard error 9.18 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Hatterene Psychic Noise vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Valiant: 276-326 (78.4 - 92.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

237.975

10.9

31.6% Standard error 5.19 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 159-187 (45.1 - 53.1%) -- 32% chance to 2HKO

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Lopunny-Mega

NormalFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

111.563

10.6

42.9% Standard error 8.08 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Lopunny-Mega Return vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 207-244 (58.8 - 69.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Slowbro-Galar

PoisonPsychic SOFT CHECK

22.12

10.5

52.9% Standard error 10.61 points

Charizard-Mega-X

FireDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

100.079

8.4

42.2% Standard error 8.46 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 306-361 (86.9 - 102.5%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO

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Melmetal

Steel SOFT CHECK View matchup

66.131

6.7

40.3% Standard error 8.41 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Punching Glove Iron Fist Melmetal Double Iron Bash (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 664-784 (188.6 - 222.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

164.621

6.5

29.9% Standard error 5.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Valiant: 378-446 (107.3 - 126.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Charizard-Mega-Y

FireFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

62.935

4.0

38.5% Standard error 8.64 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Overheat vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Valiant in Sun: 400-472 (113.6 - 134%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

169.687

3.2

26.7% Standard error 5.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 360-426 (102.2 - 121%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Alomomola

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

437.627

2.9

14.2% Standard error 2.81 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Alomomola Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 164-194 (46.5 - 55.1%) -- 69.5% chance to 2HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

235.254

2.7

20.8% Standard error 4.51 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 354-417 (100.5 - 118.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Kingambit

DarkSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

255.578

2.0

18.4% Standard error 4.11 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kingambit Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Iron Valiant: 324-384 (92 - 109%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

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Ranked #16 with 10.18% usage. Sorted by conservative score.