Iron Thorns Team Builder

Iron Thorns at a glance

Iron Thorns brings a Rock/Electric typing and a 570 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Water and Grass hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Iron Thorns

• Availability is estimated from generation data and should be checked against the exact game before final planning.
• Planning contexts include Scarlet & Violet, Legends Z-A.

Best teammates for Iron Thorns

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Iron Thorns's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Sprigatitoresists water - resists grass - resists groundFloragatoresists water - resists grass - resists groundMeowscaradaresists water - resists grass - resists groundFuecocoresists grass - adds fire pressure - fits at least one shared game contextCrocalorresists grass - adds fire pressure - fits at least one shared game contextSkeledirgeresists grass - immune to fighting - adds fire pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Iron Thorns

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to water, grass, and fighting.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
• Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.