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Iron Valiant (JP) is a Grass/Psychic-type Paradox Pokémon in the franchise of the same name. It debuted in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It is a futuristic Paradox Pokémon with a strong resemblence to Virizion.
It was announced in the February 27, 2023 Pokémon Presents, along with Walking Wake, and debuted that same day in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Version 1.2.0 update.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Iron Leaves is a mechanical Pokémon that resembles a futuristic stag or antelope-like, quadrupedal that is primarily green and grey. On the sides of its head are long metal horns that end in half circle points. It has a sliver snout with a bright red blaze running from its horn to the back of its head, with white spots inside of blaze. The eyes are bright digital red. Iron Leaves's face, neck, hind legs, and underside are grey. The grey parts of its body has several dark grey lines connecting to different parts. The neck is covered by three green, circle armor. The middle circle has green tipped leaf on each side of its neck connected to small green circle. The leaves have a bight red tip and white spots. The upper half of body has a green armor plating, connected to both three pointed tufts of fur forming a medium-long tail and two large spikes on each side of tail. The front legs connect to green armor with three leafy tufts shaped like wings and green cylinder armor with half-circle tip . The hind legs is connected to green leg armor. Its four legs resemble knee-high, green armor boots with bright red diamond highlights at the knees with white spots. The end of leg are black hooves.
Iron Leaves resembles a sketch made by a member of the Area Zero Expedition in the Violet Book. According to Occulutre, its appearance resembles a Virizion from the future. It has a smooth, glossy body that has a metallic texture, and the glowing parts on its forehead and neck can transform into ethereal swords. The shining swords are powerful enough to cut large trees and boulders into short, thin strips. When it falls asleep, it turns itself off, causing the red energy on its head, leaves, and legs to turn black.
According to AI Turo, Iron Leaves is an future Pokémon related to Virizion. However, according to a Turo brought to the Crystal Pool by Terapagos, Iron Leaves is a counterpart of Virizion from another timeline. Its true origin is unknown. Iron Leaves were brought to the depths of Area Zero by a time machine built by Professor Turo ten years ago.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
In the anime[]
Origin & Inspiration[]
Iron Leaves is based on a robotic version of Virizion.
Iron Leaves is literally iron leaves.
Tetsunoisaha can be taken literally as 鉄の斑葉 tetsu no isaha (iron mottled leaves).
In-game Information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Many of its physical characteristics match those of a Virizion from the future that was covered in a paranormal magazine. |
| Pokémon Violet | According to the few eyewitness accounts that exist, it used its shining blades to julienne large trees and boulders. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | |
| Pokémon Violet | |
Base Stats[]
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 88 |
| Sp. Attack | 70 |
| Sp. Defense | 108 |
| Speed | 104 |
| Total | 590 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Renders[]
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Trivia[]
- Before the official reveal of Iron Leaves, a sketch of an imaginary Pokémon similar to it appeared in the Violet Book in Pokémon Violet as an amalgam of three out of the four members of the Swords of Justice (Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion).
- Despite Iron Leaves being part Psychic-type, the only damaging Psychic-type move that it can learn is its signature move, Psyblade. Despite this, it is also able to learn Psychic Terrain.
- Iron Leaves is the only non-Legendary or Mythical Pokémon to have once been last in the National Pokédex order (between the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet v1.2.0 and The Teal Mask DLC).
- Pecharunt, Walking Wake, and Iron Leaves are the only Pokémon that can be registered but are not required for the completion of the Blueberry Pokédex.
See also[]
| Paradox Pokémon | |
|---|---|
| Ancient Paradox Pokémon | Great Tusk • Scream Tail • Brute Bonnet • Flutter Mane • Slither Wing • Sandy Shocks • Roaring Moon • Walking Wake • Gouging Fire • Raging Bolt |
| Future Paradox Pokémon | Iron Treads • Iron Bundle • Iron Hands • Iron Jugulis • Iron Moth • Iron Thorns • Iron Valiant • Iron Leaves • Iron Boulder • Iron Crown |