How to Use Iron Hands to Solo Tera Raids

Learn how to use Iron Hands to solo Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Master Belly Drum and Drain Punch for maximum damage and survivability.

This guide details how to effectively use the Paradox Pokémon Iron Hands to solo Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. While this build is optimized for solo play, it can also be beneficial in online Tera Raids.

How to Catch Iron Hands:

Iron Hands is a Violet exclusive Paradox Pokémon found in Area 0, the Great Crater of Paldea. Access to Area 0 requires completing Victory Road, Starfall Street, and Path of Legends. It is recommended to return to Area 0 after completing the main storyline for increased Paradox Pokémon spawns. Iron Hands is a relatively common spawn in Area 0, particularly near Research Station 1, making it easier to find and catch.

Iron Hands Tera Raid Build: Belly Drum & Drain Punch:

The effectiveness of Iron Hands in Tera Raids stems from two key moves:

• Belly Drum: This move sharply boosts the user's Attack stat to its maximum (6 stages) at the cost of half of its HP. This allows Iron Hands to deal immense damage, even in high-difficulty Tera Raids.
• Drain Punch: After maximizing Attack with Belly Drum, Drain Punch is used to deal significant damage while simultaneously restoring Iron Hands' HP, ensuring high survivability.

To maximize Iron Hands' potential, it is advised to level it to 100 and utilize Hyper Training to further enhance its stats. Equipping useful hold items can also increase its survivability, especially for challenging 6-star Tera Raids.