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Iron Valiant (JP) is a Fairy/Fighting-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 resemblance to Gallade and Gardevoir.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Iron Valiant is a mechanical, bipedal Pokémon whose appearance retains numerous visual traits from both Gardevoir and Gallade. Its arms consists of gauntlets with large magenta blades protruding from the sides, which it can detach and combine to serve as a deadly double-edged weapon. Its head spikes outward twice from both sides and is covered by a green curved piece resembling hair with two cone-shaped structures at the back of its head, and a teal head crest, somewhat akin to a gladiator's helmet. A magenta core serves as a centerpiece on its chest. Five petal-shaped white and green guards tinged with magenta at the ends adorn its torso, resembling a dress.
According to an article from an April issue of Occulture magazine, Iron Valiant's name is borrowed from that of an object described in the Violet Book. An unproven theory claims that it is a robot built as the product of a mad scientist's efforts to create the most powerful psychic Pokémon. According to eye witnesses, Iron Valiant is similar in appearance to both Gardevoir and Gallade. It is also said to be a cruel Pokémon, willing to take its shining blade and cut down anyone confronting it without hesitation. While asleep, it turns itself off, causing the energy on its "ponytails", core, blades, feet and dress to disappear, making them black.
According to AI Turo, Iron Valiant is a future Pokémon related to both Gardevoir and Gallade. However, according to a Turo at the Crystal Pool, Iron Valiant is a counterpart of Gardevoir and Gallade from another timeline. Its true origin is unknown. Iron Valiant 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 Valiant is based on a fusion of Gardevoir and Gallade, including traits from the Mega forms of both Pokémon. It also seems to be based on a paladin.
Iron Valiant is literally iron valiant.
Tetsunobujin can be taken literally as 鉄の武人 tetsu no bujin (iron warrior).
In-game Information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | It has some similarities to a mad scientist’s invention covered in a paranormal magazine. |
| Pokémon Violet | It's possible that this is the object listed as Iron Valiant in a certain expedition journal. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | |
| Pokémon Violet | |
Base Stats[]
| HP | 74 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Attack | 120 |
| Sp. Defense | 60 |
| Speed | 116 |
| Total | 590 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Renders[]
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Trivia[]
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Iron Valiant.
- Its types are the secondary types of the Pokémon it is based on.
- It is also the only future Paradox Pokémon with a unique type combination.
- Iron Valiant is the only Paradox Pokémon to be based on more than one Pokémon.
- It is also the only one to be based on a Fourth Pokémon generation Pokémon.
- Although Iron Valiant can learn Skill Swap via TM, it will always fail as Quark Drive cannot be swapped.
- Iron Valiant is the only Fighting type that is unable to learn Facade.
| 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 |