Where can I find Iron Moth in SoulGold?

Iron Moth can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Iron Moth?

Iron Moth is a fire/poison-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Iron Moth learn in SoulGold?

Iron Moth can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Iron Mothin Pokémon SoulGold

firepoison

Pokédex Entry

Paradox Pokémon

No records exist of this species being caught. Data is lacking, but the Pokémon's traits match up with an object described in an old book.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

FirePoison

Dex

#994

Abilities

Quark Drive

Elec. field ups best stat.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball3.7%

Great Ball5.3%

Ultra Ball6.9%

Base Exp

285

EV Yield

3 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Boosterenergy(5%)

Weak To

water ×2ground ×4psychic ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.25ice ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.25steel ×0.5fairy ×0.25

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

You can catch Iron Moth in Meteor Island (very rare). Wild ones range from level 57 to 60.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Electric TerrainLevel: 1Electric Terrain	electric	0	0	10
1	Electric TerrainLevel: 1Electric Terrain	Electrifies the ground for 5 turns. Prevents sleep.
1	GustLevel: 1Gust	flying	40	100	35
1	GustLevel: 1Gust	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
1	WhirlwindLevel: 1Whirlwind	normal	0	85	20
1	WhirlwindLevel: 1Whirlwind	Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	40	100	25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
1	Acid SprayLevel: 1Acid Spray	poison	40	100	20
1	Acid SprayLevel: 1Acid Spray	Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def.
7	Struggle BugLevel: 7Struggle Bug	bug	0	100	20
7	Struggle BugLevel: 7Struggle Bug	Resisting, the user attacks the foes. Lowers Sp. Atk.
14	Fire SpinLevel: 14Fire Spin	fire	0	0	15
14	Fire SpinLevel: 14Fire Spin	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns.
21	Take DownLevel: 21Take Down	normal	90	85	20
21	Take DownLevel: 21Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
28	LungeLevel: 28Lunge	bug	80	100	15
28	LungeLevel: 28Lunge	Lunges at the foe to lower its Attack stat.
35	ScreechLevel: 35Screech	normal	0	85	40
35	ScreechLevel: 35Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
42	DischargeLevel: 42Discharge	electric	80	100	15
42	DischargeLevel: 42Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
49	Sludge WaveLevel: 49Sludge Wave	poison	95	100	10
49	Sludge WaveLevel: 49Sludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
56	Fiery DanceLevel: 56Fiery Dance	fire	80	100	10
56	Fiery DanceLevel: 56Fiery Dance	Dances cloaked in flames. May raise Sp. Atk.
63	Metal SoundLevel: 63Metal Sound	steel	0	85	40
63	Metal SoundLevel: 63Metal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
70	Morning SunLevel: 70Morning Sun	normal	0	0	5
70	Morning SunLevel: 70Morning Sun	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
77	HurricaneLevel: 77Hurricane	flying	0	70	10
77	HurricaneLevel: 77Hurricane	Traps the foe in a fierce wind. May cause confusion.
84	Bug BuzzLevel: 84Bug Buzz	bug	90	100	10
84	Bug BuzzLevel: 84Bug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
91	OverheatLevel: 91Overheat	fire	0	90	5
91	OverheatLevel: 91Overheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.

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TM/HM Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM99TM99
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	Damages foes by emitting a bright flash.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
OverheatOverheat	fire	0	90	5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	poison	95	100	10	TM34TM34
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.