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Move profile

Iron Tail Pokemon Move

Debut: Generation II

Steel

Power

100

Accuracy

75

PP

15

Priority

0

Battle context

Damage class

Physical

Target

Selected Pokemon

Flavor text

An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.

Effect

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Move mechanics

Introduced in Generation II.

Category

Damage Lower

Ailment

None

Crit rate bonus

0

Stat change chance

30%

Learnset

How to get Iron Tail

Iron Tail learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 404 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.

Machine availability

TM, TR, and HM item links by version group — open the held item profile for shop and battle context.

Version groupItem
ColosseumTm23
CrystalTm23
Diamond PearlTm23
EmeraldTm23
Firered LeafgreenTm23
Gold SilverTm23
Heartgold SoulsilverTm23
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go EeveeTm19
PlatinumTm23
Ruby SapphireTm23
Sword ShieldTr31
XDTm23

404 Pokémon can learn Iron Tail in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.

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