Where can I find Iron Thorns in SoulGold?

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

What type is Iron Thorns?

Iron Thorns is a rock/electric-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Iron Thorns learn in SoulGold?

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

PolishedDex

Iron Thornsin Pokémon SoulGold

rockelectric

Pokédex Entry

Paradox Pokémon

It has some similarities to a Pokémon introduced in a dubious magazine as a Tyranitar from one billion years into the future.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

RockElectric

Dex

#995

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 Attack

Wild Held Items

Boosterenergy(5%)

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2fighting ×2ground ×4

Resists

normal ×0.5fire ×0.5electric ×0.5poison ×0.5flying ×0.25

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

Iron Thorns appears 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	Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw	rock	50	0	15
1	Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
1	Fire FangLevel: 1Fire Fang	fire	65	95	15
1	Fire FangLevel: 1Fire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
1	Ice FangLevel: 1Ice Fang	ice	65	95	15
1	Ice FangLevel: 1Ice Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with frostbite.leave the foe frozen.
1	Iron DefenseLevel: 1Iron Defense	steel	0	0	15
1	Iron DefenseLevel: 1Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
1	Thunder FangLevel: 1Thunder Fang	electric	65	95	15
1	Thunder FangLevel: 1Thunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
7	ScreechLevel: 7Screech	normal	0	85	40
7	ScreechLevel: 7Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
21	Rock TombLevel: 21Rock Tomb	rock	0	0	0
21	Rock TombLevel: 21Rock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
28	BiteLevel: 28Bite	dark	60	100	25
28	BiteLevel: 28Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
35	ChargeLevel: 35Charge	electric	0	0	20
35	ChargeLevel: 35Charge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.
42	Rock SlideLevel: 42Rock Slide	rock	75	90	10
42	Rock SlideLevel: 42Rock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
49	SandstormLevel: 49Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
49	SandstormLevel: 49Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
56	Wild ChargeLevel: 56Wild Charge	electric	90	100	15
56	Wild ChargeLevel: 56Wild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
63	Pin MissileLevel: 63Pin Missile	bug	0	0	20
63	Pin MissileLevel: 63Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
70	EarthquakeLevel: 70Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
70	EarthquakeLevel: 70Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
77	Stealth RockLevel: 77Stealth Rock	rock	0	0	20
77	Stealth RockLevel: 77Stealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
84	Stone EdgeLevel: 84Stone Edge	rock	100	80	5
84	Stone EdgeLevel: 84Stone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
91	Giga ImpactLevel: 91Giga Impact	normal	150	90	5
91	Giga ImpactLevel: 91Giga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.

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TM/HM Moves (40)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
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.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. 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.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
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.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
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.