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The Iron Ball is an item introduced in Generation IV.

Effect[]

When held by a Pokémon, the holder's Speed is reduced by 50%. If the holder is Flying type or has the Ability Levitate, it grounds the holder and the holder is no longer immune to Ground-type moves.

Description[]

Games Description
DPPt A Pokémon hold item that cuts Speed. It makes Flying-type and levitating holders susceptible to Ground moves.
HGSS
BWB2W2
A Pokémon held item that cuts Speed. It makes Flying-type and levitating holders susceptible to Ground moves.
XYORAS
SMUSUM
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It lowers Speed and allows Ground-type moves to hit Flying-type and levitating holders.
PE
SwSh
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It lowers Speed and allows Ground-type moves to hit Flying types and holders that are levitating.

Locations[]

Games Location
DPPt Iron IslandDP, Stark Mountain
Sinnoh Underground
HGSS Mt. Mortar
Pickup (level 41-60: 1%)
BW Battle Subway (48 BP)
Pickup (level 31-50: 1%)
B2W2 Battle Subway, Pokémon World Tournament (12 BP)
Pickup (level 41-60: 1%)
XY Battle Maison (48 BP)
Pickup (level 41-60: 1%)
ORAS Battle Maison (48 BP)
Pickup (level 41-60: 1%)
Held by wild Mawile (5%)
SMUSUM Team Rocket's CastleUSUM
Battle Tree (12 BP)
Held by wild Mawile (5%)
SwSh Wyndon Stadium (from Ball Guy)
Bridge Field (dug by Digging Duo)
Held by wild Mawile (5%)
SwShTCT Giant's Foot

Trivia[]

  • The Iron Ball makes Fling reach its highest base power, 130. Aside from TRs, it is the only held item to let Fling's base power be 130.
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