Iron
Generation
Generation I
Category
Medicine
Consumable
Yes
Holdable
No
Field Use
Yes
Battle Use
No
Fling
Power: 30
Description
A vitamin that permanently increases a Pokémon’s Defense base points.
| Generation | |
|---|---|
| Generation I | |
| Generation II | |
| Generation III | |
| Generation IV | |
| Generation V | |
| Generation VI | |
| Generation VII | |
| Generation VIII | |
| Generation IX |
Effects
Field
Stat Boost
Gen I+
Raises Defense EVs
Prices
VersionBuySell
RB
9800
4900
SM
10000
5000
SV
10000
2500
Flavor Texts
GS
Raises Defense of one Pokémon.
FRLG
A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Defense stat of one Pokémon.
SV
A nutritious drink for Pokémon. This drink increases base points for a Pokémon's Defense stat.
Stat Modifiers
StatEffectGenerations
+2560 stat exp
Gen I - Gen II
+10 EVs
Gen III - Gen VII
Acquisitions
| Versions | Method | Location | Cost | Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R | () | Celadon City Celadon Department Store | |||||
S | () | After earning 3 Gym Badges | After earning 3 Gym Badges |
Distributions
| Event | Method | Period | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer training support sets | — | 22/07/2023 – 30/09/2023 | Japan |
| Nintendo newsletter items | — | 18/11/2024 – 31/12/2025 | All |
Spin-Off Games
| Game | Effect | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Raises Defense by 3 and restores 5 Belly. | various dungeons and shops |
Sprites
FRLG
BDSP
SV