Iron Handsin Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Paradox Pokémon
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Iron Hands in Pokémon SoulGold
Iron Hands is #992 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its fighting/electric typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution, and where to find it across 2 encounter locations.
Elec. field ups best stat.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (1)
Level Up Moves (18)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric TerrainLevel: 1Electric Terrain | electric | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Electrifies the ground for 5 turns. Prevents sleep. | ||||||
| Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack | ground | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face. | ||||||
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 35 | 0 | 35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy | normal | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Arm ThrustLevel: 1Arm Thrust | fighting | 15 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Straight-arm punches that strike the foe 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| Fake OutLevel: 7Fake Out | normal | 40 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn. | ||||||
| WhirlwindLevel: 14Whirlwind | normal | 0 | 85 | 20 | ||
| Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle. | ||||||
| Thunder PunchLevel: 21Thunder Punch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| SlamLevel: 28Slam | normal | 80 | 75 | 20 | ||
| Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc. | ||||||
| Force PalmLevel: 35Force Palm | fighting | 60 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A shock wave attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Seismic TossLevel: 42Seismic Toss | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | ||||||
| ChargeLevel: 49Charge | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Charges power to boost the Electric move used next. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeLevel: 56Wild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Close CombatLevel: 63Close Combat | fighting | 120 | 100 | 5 | ||
| A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats. | ||||||
| DetectLevel: 70Detect | fighting | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Heavy SlamLevel: 77Heavy Slam | steel | 1 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe. | ||||||
| Belly DrumLevel: 84Belly Drum | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP. | ||||||
| Focus PunchLevel: 91Focus Punch | fighting | 150 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit. |
TM/HM Moves (27)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | ||||||
| Drain PunchDrain Punch | fighting | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM85TM85 | |
| An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Fire PunchFire Punch | fire | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM69TM69 | |
| A fiery punch that may burn the foe. | ||||||
| FlingFling | dark | 1 | 100 | 10 | TM56TM56 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held item. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | 120 | 70 | 5 | TM52TM52 | |
| Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Ice PunchIce Punch | ice | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM100TM100 | |
| An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe. | ||||||
| Low SweepLow Sweep | fighting | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM47TM47 | |
| Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed. | ||||||
| Play RoughPlay Rough | fairy | 90 | 90 | 10 | TM98TM98 | |
| Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM75TM75 | |
| A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 0 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder PunchThunder Punch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM63TM63 | |
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Volt SwitchVolt Switch | electric | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM72TM72 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM93TM93 | |
| An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Iron Hands. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Iron Hands resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Iron Hands, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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