Iron Tail (move)

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アイアンテールIron Tail
Type Steel
Category Physical
PP 15(max. 24)
Power 100
Accuracy 75%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced Generation II
Condition Cool
Appeal 1
Jam 4♥♥♥♥
Badly startles the Pokémon in front.
Condition Cool
Appeal 2♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.
Condition Cool
Appeal 4♥♥♥♥
Jamming 0 
Quite an appealing move.

Iron Tail (Japanese:アイアンテールIron Tail) is a damage-dealingSteel-typemove introduced inGeneration II.

It is:

Contents

Effect

Iron Tail inflicts damage and has a 30% chance of lowering the target'sDefense stat by one stage.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Iron Tail's PP has been lowered to 5. It may lower the opponent's defensive stats.

Category Physical
PP 5
AgileStrong
Power 100 80 120
Accuracy 75% 75% 90%
Action speed modifier
Self 0 0 +5
Target 0 +3 0
Additional effect
Chance 20% 0% 40%
Turns 3 2 4
  ? ?
May lower the opponent's defensive stats

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Physical
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power 100 120
Cooldown 10s
Move wind-up time 15 frames
Effect duration —s
Additional effect
Chance 30%
Duration 15s 18s
 —
May lower the target's Defense.

Description

GamesDescription
Stad2Strikes the target with a stiff tail. Has a one-in-three shot at lowering the target'sDefense.
GSCAn attack that may reduceDefense.
RSESlams the foe with a hard tail. It may also lowerDefense.(move)
Slams the foe with a hard tail. It may lowerDefense.(TM)
FRLGAn attack with a steel-hard tail. It may lower the foe'sDefense stat.
ColoXDAttacks with a rock-hard tail. May lowerDefense.(move)
Slams target with a hard tail. It may lowerDefense.(TM)
DPPtHGSSThe foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.(move)
The foe is slammed with a sturdy tail of steel. It may also lower the target's Defense stat if it hits.(TM)
PBRThe foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
BWB2W2The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP
SV
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
LAThe target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.
ZAThe user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0025PikachuFieldFairy3728
0026RaichuFieldFairy371
0026Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form

FieldFairy1
0095Onix
MineralMineral4538DP
41PtHGSS
49BW
40B2W2
40404048484348
0172PichuNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered37
0190AipomFieldField34
0208Steelix
MineralMineral4538DP
41PtHGSS
49BW
40B2W2
4040484843Evo.
0304Aron
MonsterMonster293939BW
36B2W2
36XY
34ORAS
34444444
0305Lairon
MonsterMonster294545BW
40B2W2
40XY
35ORAS
35525244
0306Aggron
MonsterMonster294848BW
40B2W2
40XY
35ORAS
35565644
0424AmbipomFieldField34
0428LopunnyFieldHuman-Like36
0480UxieNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredRem.2.0.1+
0481MespritNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredRem.2.0.1+
0482AzelfNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredRem.2.0.1+
0483Dialga
Dialga
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered42424280884780
0505WatchogFieldField40
0545Scolipede
BugBug40
0551Sandile
FieldField36
0552Krokorok
FieldField36
0553Krookodile
FieldField36
0559Scraggy
FieldDragon44
0560Scrafty
FieldDragon44
0706Goodra
Goodra
Hisuian Form

DragonDragonEvo.44
0799Guzzlord
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered29
0967Cyclizar
FieldField40
0968OrthwormFieldField43
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


ByTM/TR/Move Tutor

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
IIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
Tutor
0004CharmanderMonsterDragon
0005CharmeleonMonsterDragon
0006Charizard
MonsterDragon
0007SquirtleMonsterWater 1
0008WartortleMonsterWater 1
0009BlastoiseMonsterWater 1
0019RattataFieldField
0019Rattata
Rattata
Alolan Form

FieldField
0020RaticateFieldField
0020Raticate
Raticate
Alolan Form

FieldField
0023EkansFieldDragon
0024ArbokFieldDragon
0025PikachuFieldFairy
0026RaichuFieldFairy
0026Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form

FieldFairy
0027SandshrewFieldField
0027Sandshrew
Sandshrew
Alolan Form

FieldField
0028SandslashFieldField
0028Sandslash
Sandslash
Alolan Form

FieldField
0029Nidoran♀MonsterField
0030NidorinaNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0031Nidoqueen
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0032Nidoran♂MonsterField
0033NidorinoMonsterField
0034Nidoking
MonsterField
0035ClefairyFairyFairy
0036ClefableFairyFairy
0037VulpixFieldField
0037Vulpix
Vulpix
Alolan Form
FieldField
0038NinetalesFieldField
0038Ninetales
Ninetales
Alolan Form

FieldField
0052MeowthFieldField
0052Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
FieldField
0052Meowth
Meowth
Galarian Form
FieldField
0053PersianFieldField
0053Persian
Persian
Alolan Form
FieldField
0054PsyduckWater 1Field
0055GolduckWater 1Field
0056MankeyFieldField
0057PrimeapeFieldField
0058GrowlitheFieldField
0058Growlithe
Growlithe
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0059ArcanineFieldField
0059Arcanine
Arcanine
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0063AbraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0064KadabraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0065AlakazamHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0077PonytaFieldField
0077Ponyta
Ponyta
Galarian Form
FieldField
0078RapidashFieldField
0078Rapidash
Rapidash
Galarian Form

FieldField
0079Slowpoke
MonsterWater 1
0079Slowpoke
Slowpoke
Galarian Form
MonsterWater 1
0080Slowbro
MonsterWater 1
0080Slowbro
Slowbro
Galarian Form

MonsterWater 1
0083Farfetch'd
FlyingField
0083Farfetch'd
Farfetch'd
Galarian Form
FlyingField
0086SeelWater 1Field
0087Dewgong
Water 1Field
0095Onix
MineralMineral
0103Exeggutor
Exeggutor
Alolan Form

GrassGrass
0104CuboneMonsterMonster
0105MarowakMonsterMonster
0105Marowak
Marowak
Alolan Form

MonsterMonster
0108LickitungMonsterMonster
0111Rhyhorn
MonsterField
0112Rhydon
MonsterField
0113ChanseyFairyFairy
0115KangaskhanMonsterMonster
0125ElectabuzzHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0126MagmarHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0128TaurosFieldField
0130Gyarados
Water 2Dragon
0131Lapras
MonsterWater 1
0133EeveeFieldField
0134VaporeonFieldField
0135JolteonFieldField
0136FlareonFieldField
0137PorygonMineralMineral
0142Aerodactyl
FlyingFlying
0147DratiniWater 1Dragon
0148DragonairWater 1Dragon
0149Dragonite
Water 1Dragon
0150MewtwoNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0152ChikoritaMonsterGrass
0153BayleefMonsterGrass
0154MeganiumMonsterGrass
0155CyndaquilFieldField
0156QuilavaFieldField
0157TyphlosionFieldField
0157Typhlosion
Typhlosion
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0158TotodileMonsterWater 1
0159CroconawMonsterWater 1
0160FeraligatrMonsterWater 1
0161SentretFieldField
0162FurretFieldField
0172PichuNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0173CleffaNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0179MareepMonsterField
0180FlaaffyMonsterField
0181AmpharosMonsterField
0183Marill
Water 1Fairy
0184Azumarill
Water 1Fairy
0190AipomFieldField
0194Wooper
Water 1Field
0195Quagsire
Water 1Field
0196EspeonFieldField
0197UmbreonFieldField
0199Slowking
MonsterWater 1
0199Slowking
Slowking
Galarian Form

MonsterWater 1
0203Girafarig
FieldField
0206DunsparceFieldField
0207Gligar
BugBug
0208Steelix
MineralMineral
0210GranbullFieldFairy
0215Sneasel
FieldField
0215Sneasel
Sneasel
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0228Houndour
FieldField
0229Houndoom
FieldField
0231PhanpyFieldField
0232DonphanFieldField
0233Porygon2MineralMineral
0234StantlerFieldField
0240MagbyNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0241MiltankFieldField
0242BlisseyFairyFairy
0243RaikouNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0244EnteiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0245SuicuneNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0246Larvitar
MonsterMonster
0247Pupitar
MonsterMonster
0248Tyranitar
MonsterMonster
0249Lugia
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0252TreeckoMonsterDragon
0253GrovyleMonsterDragon
0254SceptileMonsterDragon
0258MudkipMonsterWater 1
0259Marshtomp
MonsterWater 1
0260Swampert
MonsterWater 1
0261PoochyenaFieldField
0262MightyenaFieldField
0263ZigzagoonFieldField
0263Zigzagoon
Zigzagoon
Galarian Form

FieldField
0264LinooneFieldField
0264Linoone
Linoone
Galarian Form

FieldField
0286Breloom
FairyGrass
0298Azurill
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0300SkittyFieldFairy
0301DelcattyFieldFairy
0304Aron
MonsterMonster
0305Lairon
MonsterMonster
0306Aggron
MonsterMonster
0309ElectrikeFieldField
0310ManectricFieldField
0311PlusleFairyFairy
0312MinunFairyFairy
0324TorkoalFieldField
0325SpoinkFieldField
0326GrumpigFieldField
0330Flygon
BugDragon
0334Altaria
FlyingDragon
0335ZangooseFieldField
0336SeviperFieldDragon
0348Armaldo
Water 3Water 3
0349FeebasWater 1Dragon
0350MiloticWater 1Dragon
0352KecleonFieldField
0359AbsolFieldField
0363Spheal
Water 1Field
0364Sealeo
Water 1Field
0365Walrein
Water 1Field
0373Salamence
DragonDragon
0383GroudonNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0384Rayquaza
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0387TurtwigMonsterGrass
0388GrotleMonsterGrass
0389Torterra
MonsterGrass
0390ChimcharFieldHuman-Like
0391Monferno
FieldHuman-Like
0392Infernape
FieldHuman-Like
0399BidoofWater 1Field
0400Bibarel
Water 1Field
0403ShinxFieldField
0404LuxioFieldField
0405LuxrayFieldField
0408CranidosMonsterMonster
0409RampardosMonsterMonster
0410Shieldon
MonsterMonster
0411Bastiodon
MonsterMonster
0417PachirisuFieldFairy
0418BuizelWater 1Field
0419FloatzelWater 1Field
0424AmbipomFieldField
0427BunearyFieldHuman-Like
0428LopunnyFieldHuman-Like
0431GlameowFieldField
0432PuruglyFieldField
0434Stunky
FieldField
0435Skuntank
FieldField
0443Gible
MonsterDragon
0444Gabite
MonsterDragon
0445Garchomp
MonsterDragon
0447RioluNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0448Lucario
FieldHuman-Like
0449HippopotasFieldField
0450HippowdonFieldField
0451Skorupi
BugWater 3
0452Drapion
BugWater 3
0459Snover
MonsterGrass
0460Abomasnow
MonsterGrass
0461Weavile
FieldField
0463LickilickyMonsterMonster
0464Rhyperior
MonsterField
0466ElectivireHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0467MagmortarHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0470LeafeonFieldField
0471GlaceonFieldField
0472Gliscor
BugBug
0474Porygon-ZMineralMineral
0480UxieNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0481MespritNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0482AzelfNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0483Dialga
Dialga
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0487Giratina
Giratina
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0493Arceus
Arceus
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0495SnivyFieldGrass
0496ServineFieldGrass
0497SerperiorFieldGrass
0498TepigFieldField
0499Pignite
FieldField
0500Emboar
FieldField
0501OshawottFieldField
0502DewottFieldField
0503SamurottFieldField
0503Samurott
Samurott
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0504PatratFieldField
0505WatchogFieldField
0509PurrloinFieldField
0510LiepardFieldField
0511PansageFieldField
0512SimisageFieldField
0513PansearFieldField
0514SimisearFieldField
0515PanpourFieldField
0516SimipourFieldField
0531AudinoFairyFairy
0545Scolipede
BugBug
0551Sandile
FieldField
0552Krokorok
FieldField
0553Krookodile
FieldField
0559Scraggy
FieldDragon
0560Scrafty
FieldDragon
0564Tirtouga
Water 1Water 3
0565Carracosta
Water 1Water 3
0566Archen
FlyingWater 3
0567Archeops
FlyingWater 3
0572MinccinoFieldField
0573CinccinoFieldField
0587Emolga
FieldField
0603EelektrikAmorphousAmorphous
0604EelektrossAmorphousAmorphous
0610AxewMonsterDragon
0611FraxureMonsterDragon
0612HaxorusMonsterDragon
0621DruddigonDragonMonster
0635Hydreigon
DragonDragon
0641Tornadus
Tornadus
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0642Thundurus
Thundurus
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0645Landorus
Landorus
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0650ChespinFieldField
0651QuilladinFieldField
0652Chesnaught
FieldField
0653FennekinFieldField
0654BraixenFieldField
0655Delphox
FieldField
0659BunnelbyFieldField
0660Diggersby
FieldField
0667Litleo
FieldField
0668Pyroar
Pyroar
All forms

FieldField
0672SkiddoFieldField
0673GogoatFieldField
0676Furfrou
Furfrou
All forms
FieldField
0677EspurrFieldField
0678Meowstic
Meowstic
All forms
FieldField
0690Skrelp
Water 1Dragon
0691Dragalge
Water 1Dragon
0692ClauncherWater 1Water 3
0693ClawitzerWater 1Water 3
0694Helioptile
MonsterDragon
0695Heliolisk
MonsterDragon
0696Tyrunt
MonsterDragon
0697Tyrantrum
MonsterDragon
0698Amaura
MonsterMonster
0699Aurorus
MonsterMonster
0700SylveonFieldField
0702Dedenne
FieldFairy
0704GoomyDragonDragon
0705SliggooDragonDragon
0705Sliggoo
Sliggoo
Hisuian Form

DragonDragon
0706GoodraDragonDragon
0706Goodra
Goodra
Hisuian Form

DragonDragon
0714Noibat
FlyingDragon
0715Noivern
FlyingDragon
0718Zygarde
Zygarde
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0728PopplioWater 1Field
0729BrionneWater 1Field
0730Primarina
Water 1Field
0734YungoosFieldField
0735GumshoosFieldField
0744RockruffFieldField
0745Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midday Form
FieldField
0745Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midnight Form
FieldField
0745Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Dusk Form
FieldField
0746WishiwashiWater 2Water 2
0757Salandit
MonsterDragon
0758Salazzle
MonsterDragon
0766PassimianFieldField
0776Turtonator
MonsterDragon
0777Togedemaru
FieldFairy
0779Bruxish
Water 2Water 2
0782Jangmo-oDragonDragon
0783Hakamo-o
DragonDragon
0784Kommo-o
DragonDragon
0791Solgaleo
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0799Guzzlord
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0803PoipoleNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0804Naganadel
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0807ZeraoraNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0819SkwovetFieldField
0820GreedentFieldField
0834Drednaw
MonsterWater 1
0862Obstagoon
FieldField
0863PerrserkerFieldField
0865Sirfetch'dFlyingField
0880Dracozolt
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0881Arctozolt
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0888Zacian
Zacian
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0889Zamazenta
Zamazenta
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0893Zarude
Zarude
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0899Wyrdeer
FieldField
0903Sneasler
FieldField
0967Cyclizar
FieldField
0977DondozoWater 2Water 2
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
VVIVIIIX
0004CharmanderMonsterDragon
0023EkansFieldDragon
0029Nidoran♀MonsterField
0032Nidoran♂MonsterField
0052MeowthFieldField
0058GrowlitheFieldField
0086SeelWater 1Field
0111Rhyhorn
MonsterField
0147DratiniWater 1Dragon
0161SentretFieldField
0179MareepMonsterField
0190AipomFieldField
0240MagbyHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0246Larvitar
MonsterMonster
0335ZangooseFieldField
0336SeviperFieldDragon
0349FeebasWater 1Dragon
0408CranidosMonsterMonster
0417PachirisuFieldFairy
0434Stunky
FieldField
0443Gible
MonsterDragon
0451Skorupi
BugWater 3
0495SnivyFieldGrass
0504PatratFieldField
0572MinccinoFieldField
0587Emolga
FieldField
0610AxewMonsterDragon
0621DruddigonDragonMonster
0704GoomyDragonDragon
0967Cyclizar
FieldField
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation V

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0019RattataFieldFieldDream World -Pleasant Forest
0128TaurosFieldFieldDream World -Pleasant Forest
0241MiltankFieldFieldDream World -Pleasant Forest
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation VII

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0610AxewMonsterDragonIsland Scan -Mount HokulaniSM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Byevent

Generation V

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0025PikachuFieldFairyAll Nippon Airways PikachuBW
Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's PikachuBW
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation VII

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Hoenn Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Sinnoh Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Unova Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Kalos Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Alola Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Partner Cap
FieldFairyAsh's PikachuUSUM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation VIII

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Orignal Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Partner Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Hoenn Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Sinnoh Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Unova Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Kalos Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
Alola Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
0025Pikachu
Pikachu
World Cap
FieldFairyAsh's Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Iron Tail deals damage. It may lower the target's Defense by one stage.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB20-10-78%-FrontEnemyNo
MDTD20-10-78%-FrontEnemyNo
MDS40-10-78%-FrontEnemyNo
BSL40-10-78%-FrontEnemyNo
SMD3099164080%98%FrontEnemyNo
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure

Iron Tail is a move learnable byPikachu in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. Pikachu does not know the move at the beginning of the game, so it must be taught to him byPrimeape for a cost of 350Berries. Unlike Dash and Thunderbolt, this move cannot be used outside of battle. It can be used by shaking the Wii Remote during battle. The move's power is upgradeable by returning to Primeape and paying more Berries.

Pokémon Conquest

 
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Stars: ★★★★
Power: 45
Accuracy: 75%
Effect: Has a 30% chance of lowering the target's Defense.
Users:Steelix   Aggron
Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by> facing to the right, to act as their origin point.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move, if the move changes their positioning at all.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Iron Tail is a Fast Attack that has been available since February 16, 2017.

 Iron Tail
Fast Attack
Gyms &Raids
Power15
Energy boost7
Duration1.1 seconds
Damage window0.85 - 1.05 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power10
Energy boost7
Turns3
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
NidokingSlowpokeDewgongDratiniDragonairMewtwo (Armored Mewtwo)SteelixTyranitarLaironAggronSeviperShieldonBastiodonArceusServineSerperiorAxewFraxureWishiwashi
ByElite Fast TM
ByGO Snapshot
Smeargle
AsShadow Pokémon
AsPurified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • February 21, 2017
    • Energy boost: 6 → 7
    • Duration: 1.55 → 1.1 seconds
Trainer Battles
  • December 1, 2023
    • Energy boost: 6 → 7
    • Power: 9 → 10

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Iron Tail
★★★★★
Attack power96.67848
Charge time1.22 seconds
Range typeDash
Number of hits1
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectMay lower the foe's Defense

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryMove gauge costMP
(uses)
BasepowerMaxpowerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair(s)
Iron TailPhysical313215875%An opponentHas a chance (30%) lowering the target's Defense by one stat rank. Leaf & Eevee
Jasmine & Steelix
Riley & Lucario
Poppy (New Year's 2025) & Steelix
Users ofMetronome(small chance)
4198237Sygna Suit Giovanni & Nidoking
Sync move
NameCategoryStateBasepowerMaxpowerTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair
Steel-Clad Iron TailPhysicalDefault
6★ EX
160192An opponentBecomeMegaSteelix until the end of battle. The more the user's Defense is raised, the greater the power of this attack.
The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.
Jasmine & Steelix

Notes:

  • Iron Tail:
    • Sygna Suit Giovanni & Nidoking's passiveskill Giovanni's Cunning makes their use of this move never miss.
    • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a moderate chance lowering the target's Defense.
  • Steel-Clad Iron Tail:
    • Description of default effects prior to Version 2.20.0 (from April 27, 2022): Become Mega Steelix until the end of battle. The more the user's Defense is raised, the greater the power of this move.
    • Description of 6★ EX effect prior to Version 2.18.5 (from March 15, 2022): The stat increase after a sync move is doubled once per battle.
    • Unlike somesync moves, this attack could not be upgraded to6★ EX since its release date (of May 21, 2020) until 195 days later (on December 2, 2020).

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBInflicts damage on the target. It may also lower the target's Defense by one level.
MDTDSInflicts damage on the target. It may also reduce the target's Defense by 1 level.
BSLてきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで ぼうぎょを 1だんかいさげる
Conq.Beat the enemy with a hardened tail. It may also lower the target's Attack.
MDGtIUNUSED
SMD
MDRTDX
It damages an enemy. It could also lower the enemy's Defense.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Steelix

Eevee

Gligar

Pikachu
The user slams its steel-hard tail into the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
MarillThe ball at the tip of Marill's tail glows white. Then, Marill grabs its tail, swings it around rapidly, and slams the ball into the opponent.
Pietra's MarillRight On, Rhydon!Debut
SteelixThe end of Steelix's body glows white, and it slams it into the opponent or stabs the opponent with the tip.
Jasmine's SteelixNerves of Steelix!None
Hun's SteelixThe Legend of Thunder!None
Harrison's SteelixPlaying with Fire!None
A wild SteelixAll Torkoal, No PlayNone
Morrison's SteelixChoose It or Lose It!None
Brock's SteelixGrating Spaces!None
Byron's SteelixDealing With Defensive Types!None
A wild SteelixSteeling Peace of Mind!None
CharizardThe flame at the tip of Charizard's tail glows white. Then, Charizard swings its tail and slams the flame into the opponent.
A Charizard Jessie borrowed from the Battle ParkOne Trick Phony!None
DragonairThe two orbs on Dragonair's tail glow white. Then, Dragonair swings its tail and slams the orbs into the opponent.
Clair's DragonairBetter Eight Than NeverNone
ElectabuzzThe end of Electabuzz's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Macy's ElectabuzzLove, Pokémon StyleNone
AzumarillThe ball at the tip of Azumarill's tail glows white. Then, Azumarill swings its body and slams the ball into the opponent.
Jackson's AzumarillTie One On!None
SentretSentret's tail becomes surronded by a clear white aura, and it slams it into the opponent.
Chaz's SentretAll Things Bright and Beautifly!None
PikachuPikachu's tail glows white or bluish-white or turns metallic, and it slams it into the opponent. Sometimes, the tail grows in size or leaves behind a trail of white energy as it swings.
Ash's PikachuAll Things Bright and Beautifly!Mastered inThe Winner by a Nosepass
Volkner's PikachuFlint Sparks the Fire!None
Narissa's Ditto One in the form of PikachuDealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!Used viaTransform
Mirror Ash's PikachuThe Cave of Mirrors!None
Ash's Pikachu (M20)I Choose You!None
Multiple wild PikachuGotta Catch aWhat?!None
An illusionary Pikachu created by UnownStar Night, Star Flight!None
MightyenaMightyena's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Butch's MightyenaOaknapped!None
Tabitha's MightyenaThe Spheal of ApprovalNone
SwampertSwampert's tail fin glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Tommy's SwampertAbandon Ship!None
MarshtompBoth of Marshtomp's tail fins glow white, and it slams them into the opponent.
Tommy's MarshtompAbandon Ship!None
Nicholai's MarshtompZigzag Zangoose!None
MiloticThe fan-like fins at the end of Milotic's body glow white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Robert's MiloticWin, Lose or Drew!None
Juan's MiloticThe Great Eight Fate!None
Lucy's MiloticQueen of the Serpentine!None
DelcattyThe purple fluff at the end of Delcatty's tail or the tail in its entirety glows white, and Delcatty slams it into the opponent.
Georgio's DelcattyA Date with DelcattyNone
Lila's DelcattyBattling the Generation Gap!None
AmpharosThe end of Ampharos's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Watt's AmpharosManectric ChargeNone
SkittyThe pink part of Skitty's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Dr. Abby's JohnnyDelcatty Got Your TongueNone
FlaaffyThe blue pearl at the tip of Flaaffy's tail glows white. Then, Flaaffy swings its tail and slams the pearl into the opponent.
Sullivan's HannahWhiscash and AshNone
GirafarigThe head at the tip of Girafarig's tail or the tail in its entirety glows white, and Girafarig slams it into the opponent.
Sonny's GirafarigCruisin' for a Losin'None
Morrison's GirafarigA Judgment BrawlNone
BreloomBreloom's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
A wild BreloomA Shroomish SkirmishNone
AggronAggron's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
A wild AggronPikachu's Summer FestivalNone
GrumpigGrumpig uncoils its tail, which starts glowing white, and slams it into the opponent.
Kelly's GrumpigLessons in LilycoveNone
A wild GrumpigAn Oasis of Hope!None
MeowthMeowth's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Tyson's MeowthLike a Meowth to a FlameNone
GligarThe stinger at the tip of Gligar's tail or the tail in its entirety glows white, and Gligar slams it into the opponent.
Morrison's GligarFrom Brags to RichesNone
HoundoomHoundoom's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Red Army's HoundoomLucario and the Mystery of MewNone
OnixThe end of Onix's body glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
King OnixHooked on OnixNone
Grant's OnixClimbing the Walls!None
MewtwoMewtwo's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
A mirage MewtwoThe Mastermind of Mirage PokémonNone
EspeonEspeon's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Anabel's EspeonSecond Time's the Charm!None
AbsolAbsol's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Drew's AbsolThinning the Hoard!None
ElectivireBoth of Electivire's tails glow white, and it slams them into the opponent.
Gary's ElectivireHome is Where the Start Is!None
Volkner's ElectivireUltra Exciting from the Shocking Start!None
GlameowGlameow's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent. Glameow can uncoil its tail for extra damage as well.
Zoey's GlameowArrival of a RivalNone
Johanna's GlameowBattling the Generation Gap!None
LuxrayLuxray's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Marble's LuxrayLuxray Vision!None
Volkner's LuxrayThe Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!None
RaichuRaichu's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Sho's RaichuPika and Goliath!None
GlaceonGlaceon's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
May's GlaceonA Full Course Tag Battle!None
LuxioLuxio's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
A wild LuxioLeading a Stray!None
PichuPichu's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Spiky-eared PichuArceus and the Jewel of LifeNone
PuruglyThe white fluff at the tip of Purugly's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Mars's PuruglyThe Battle Finale of Legend!None
SkuntankSkuntank's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Jupiter's SkuntankThe Battle Finale of Legend!None
GabiteThe end of Gabite's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Ursula's GabiteYes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn!None
EeveeEevee's tail glows white or turns metallic, and it slams it into the opponent.
Ursula's two EeveeLast Call - First Round!None
Virgil's EeveeA Unova League Evolution!None
UmbreonUmbreon's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Johanna's UmbreonDPS01None
Gladion's UmbreonThe Battlefield of Truth and Love!None
LucarioLucario's tail turns metallic, and it slams it into the opponent.
Cameron's LucarioA Unova League Evolution!Used viaCopycat
ZangooseZangoose's tail turns metallic, and it slams it into the opponent.
Weiss's ZangooseSaving Braviary!None
CroconawCroconaw's tail turns metallic, and it slams it into the opponent.
Officer Jenny's CroconawThe Pirates of Decolore!None
KecleonKecleon's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent.
Gizmo's KecleonDetective Drizzile!None
PikachuWearingits Trainer'sWorld Cap, Pikachu's tail glows white, and it slams it into the opponent, leaving behind a trail of white energy as it swings.
Ash's PikachuBattling as Hard as Stone!None

Pokémon Generations


Pikachu


The user slams its steel-hard tail into the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
PikachuPikachu's tail glows whitish-blue, and it slams it into the opponent.
Red's PikachuThe AdventureDebut

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer


Pikachu


The user slams its steel-hard tail into the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
PikachuPikachu's tail glows light orange, and it slams it into the opponent.
Bettie's PikachuPokémon Masters Animated TrailerNone

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu


Milotic

Marill

Pikachu
The user slams the target with its steel-hard tail.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
MarillThe ball at the end of Marill's tail turns into iron. It then strikes the opponent with it.
Pietra's MarillThe Grand Rhydon PlanDebut
PikachuPikachu's tail turns into iron and attacks the opponent with it.
Ash's PikachuTrust In Each Other!!None
MiloticMilotic smacks the opponent with its tail.
Lucy's MiloticAn Infinite Bond!!None

Movie adaptations


Pikachu


The user slams the target with its steel-hard tail.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
PikachuPikachu dashes to the opponent and smacks them with its tail.
Ash's PikachuWhite—Victini and ZekromDebut
Ash's Pikachu (M20)I Choose You!None

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~


Steelix


The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
SteelixSteelix slams the opponent with the tip of its tail.
A wild SteelixThe Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs KanbeiDebut

Pokémon Adventures


Golduck

Mega Absol

Steelix

Fraxure
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
HoundourHoundour turns around and hits the opponent with its tail.
The Masked Man's HoundourThe Ariados up ThereDebut
AronAron turns around and hits the opponent with the back of its body.
Sapphire's RonoBlowing Past Nosepass IINone
DelcattyDelcatty raises its back into the air and its tail becomes stiff as iron. Its tail then extends to a long size and stabs the opponent.
Ruby's KikiHanging Around With Slaking INone
SkittySkitty jumps into the air and front flips, hitting the opponent with its tail.
Ruby's KikiThe Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIVFirst mentioned inHanging Around With Slaking I
GolduckGolduck's tail glows white and it hits the opponent with it.
Blue's GolduckRed and Blue Make Purple OpponentsNone
PikachuThe end of Pikachu's tail turns into steel and it flips around, hitting the opponent with it.
Red's PikaDouble Dealing with DeoxysNone
SteelixSteelix stabs the opponent with the tip of its tail.
Carr's SteelixPut Your Beast Foot ForwardNone
A wild SteelixLucky Lucario INone
SceptileSceptile's entire tail turns solid and becomes shiny like metal. It then swings it around and hits the opponent with it.
Emerald's SceptileGotcha Where I Wantcha, GlalieNone
ShieldonShieldon's entire tail turns into iron and it hits the opponent with it.
Diamond's DonLucky Lucario INone
MiloticMilotic whips its tail around and slams it down on top of the opponent.
Cynthia's MiloticShunning SpiritombNone
FraxureFraxure's tail glows metallic. It then slams its tail into the opponent.
Iris's FraxureOne Way or AnotherNone
AbsolMega Absol slams its tail into the opponent.
Y's SolsolZygarde AppearsNone

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl


Pikachu


The user uses its glowing tail to attack.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
PikachuPikachu's tail glows and smacks the opponent with it.
Ash's PikachuStop the Landslide!Debut

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Absol


The user attacks with a glowing tail.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
AbsolAbsol hits the opponent with its glowing tail.
Koya's AbsolA New Battle BeginsDebut

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys


Steelix


The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
SteelixSteelix slams the opponent with its tail.
Jasmine's SteelixA Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

Primeape knowing Iron Tail
  • Despite the narrative implying the need for a tail to perform this attack, Pokémon that lose their tails when theyevolve (such asPrimeape) or do not have a tail but gain one upon Evolution (such asNidoran♀) can still learn and use this attack.

In other languages

LanguageTitle
CatalanCua fèrria
ChineseCantonese鐵尾Titméih*[specify]
鋼鐵尾巴Gongtit Méihbā*[specify]
Mandarin鐵尾 / 铁尾Tiěwěi*[specify]
鋼鐵尾巴Gāngtiě Wěiba / Gāngtiě Yǐba*[specify]
CzechŽelezný ocas
DanishJernhale
DutchIJzerstaart
FinnishHäntäisku (OS/early AG)[specify]
Rautahäntä (later AG)[specify]
FrenchQueue de Fer
GermanEisenschweif
GreekΣιδερένια ΟυράSiderénia Ourá
Hebrewזנב ברזלZnav Barzel
Hindiआयरन टेलIron Tail*
लोहे की पूँछLohay ki Poonch
HungarianVasfarok
IndonesianIron Tail*
Ekor Besi
ItalianCodacciaio
Korean아이언테일Ai-eonteil
MalaysianEkor Besi
NorwegianJernhale
PolishStalowy Ogon
PortugueseCauda de Ferro
RomanianCoada de Fier
RussianСтальной ХвостStal'noy Khvost
SerbianGvozdeni Rep
SpanishLatin AmericaCola de Hierro
SpainCola Férrea
SwedishJärnsvans
ThaiไอออนเทลIron Tail
TurkishDemir Kuyruk
VietnameseĐuôi Sắt
Variations of the moveIron Tail
Dragon RushIron Tail
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