Stats
Base stat total: 570 · In-game HP, attack and speed are derived from the base stats.
Why S tier
- Top 5% damage multiplier (×1.44)
- Very bulky: 115 HP (top 11%)
- 5 evolvable own-type moves incl. Discharge & Thunderbolt
How to get
★★★★ Epic · Hard
Epic in the Paldea banner (6.5% per pull for the rarity, ~462 pulls for this one). Paldea banner →
Iron Thorns moves (13)
On level-up you are offered moves from Iron Thorns's own types plus the Normal pool. You can hold 4 at once; each one evolves at max level if you have taken the stat card it asks for.
| Move | Type | Kind | Effect | Evolves into |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | Electric | Projectile | A lightning-fast bolt that pierces several enemies. | Thunderneeds Power · ×1.8 damage, +2 projectiles, +2 pierce and bigger |
| Discharge | Electric | Aura | A permanent electric field around you. | Electric Terrainneeds Armor · ×1.8 damage and 35% more radius |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | Chain | A bolt that jumps from one enemy to the next. | Zap Cannonneeds Reflexes · ×1.7 damage and +3 jumps |
| Rock Throwstart | Rock | Projectile | A heavy boulder that pushes the enemy back. | Stone Edgeneeds Power · ×1.8 damage, +2 projectiles, +2 pierce and bigger |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Meteors | Rocks fall from the sky onto nearby enemies. | Stealth Rockneeds Reflexes · ×1.7 damage, +2 meteors and more radius |
| Tackle | Normal | Melee | Charges in an arc at everything in front of you. | Take Downneeds Vigor · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| Quick Attack | Normal | Dash | You dash at the enemy like lightning and hit everything on the way. | Extreme Speedneeds Sprint · ×1.9 damage, more distance and less cooldown |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds ATTACK while active. | — |
| Agility | Normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds SPEED while active. | — |
| Harden | Normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds DEFENSE while active. | — |
| Body Slam | Normal | Melee | A full-weight tackle: slow, short and brutal. | Giga Impactneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Burst | A sound wave that spreads in every direction. | Uproarneeds Reflexes · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce |
| Substitute | Normal | Turret | A decoy that stays behind shooting for you. | Double Teamneeds Armor · ×1.8 damage, +1 at a time and fires faster |
Type matchups
Weak to: Ground ×2.56 Water ×1.6 Grass ×1.6 Fighting ×1.6
Resists: Flying ×0.36 Normal ×0.6 Fire ×0.6 Electric ×0.6 Poison ×0.6 Steel ×0.96
Weather
Boosted in: Rain, Sandstorm
Hurt by: Snowfall
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Frequently asked questions
Is Iron Thorns good in PokéSurvivor?
Iron Thorns is S tier, ranked #37 of 966 partners. Top 5% damage multiplier (×1.44). Very bulky: 115 HP (top 11%). 5 evolvable own-type moves incl. Discharge & Thunderbolt.
How do I get Iron Thorns?
Epic in the Paldea banner (6.5% per pull for the rarity, ~462 pulls for this one). Gacha tickets are earned by playing; they cannot be bought.
What moves can Iron Thorns learn?
Iron Thorns can be offered 13 moves on level-up: every Rock and Electric-type move plus the Normal pool. It starts with Rock Throw.
What is Iron Thorns weak to?
Ground (×2.56), Water (×1.6), Grass (×1.6), Fighting (×1.6).
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