Type matchups
Damage Iron Boulder takes from each attacking type.
As a Rock/Psychic type, Iron Boulder has 7 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Rock/Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 120
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 68
- Sp. Def
- 108
- Speed
- 124
- Total
- 590
Iron Boulder has a base stat total of 590, higher than 88% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (124). With Attack (120) well above Sp. Atk (68), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 124 beats 95% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 90 HP, 80 Defense and 108 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Iron Boulder's only ability is Quark Drive.
How to beat Iron Boulder
Iron Boulder takes 2× damage from Ground, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Water, Grass and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Psychic moves. Dialga hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Psychic moves. Solgaleo hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Psychic moves.
Evolution
Iron Boulder does not evolve.
Best counters to Iron Boulder
Frequently asked questions
What is Iron Boulder weak to?
As a Rock/Psychic type, Iron Boulder takes super-effective damage from Ground, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Water, Grass and Dark moves.
What is Iron Boulder resistant to?
Iron Boulder resists Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Iron Boulder?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Dialga and Solgaleo, which hit Iron Boulder with super-effective attacks.