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Generation II · Move No. 231

Iron Tail

Iron Tail is a Steel-type, Physical-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Metallic Physical Moves
100 Power
75% Accuracy
15 PP
#0231 Iron Tail
Overview

Move description

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

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

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation II Johto
Category Inflicts damage; lowers target’s stats
Priority 0
Stat change chance 30%

Stat changes

Defense -1

Availability

TR Main series

Location: Watt Trader - 5000W (East Lake Axewell), Watt Trader - 5000W (Hammerlocke Hills)

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Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Makes contact Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

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18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Iron Tail

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