How to Beat Iron Leaves in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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You can defeat and catch the Paradox Pokemon Iron Leaves in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet by following our simple tips and tricks.

Five-star Tera raids are back to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. As players can now encounter and catch Iron Leaves by completing the Tera raid events in Pokemon Violet. The event is live already and will be available till March 12, 2023. Iron Leaves is a Paradox Pokemon that was teased a while ago. And it’s also an exclusive violet version. Iron Leaves is a dual grass/psychic type and future Paradox form of Virizion. Iron Leaves boasts many abilities and its primary ability is the Quark Drive. You need to overcome its moves and damage to defeat the boss in the Tera raid event.

Iron Leaves has a signature move named Psyblade and the attacks will be harder and faster whenever it’s unleashed. Iron Leaves also utilizes Swords dance, blade, and mega horn. You can counter against the mighty iron leaves with fire, ghost,  and bug moves. To those who are struggling to defeat iron leaves and complete the five-star tera raid event, here’s our Pokemon Scarlet and Violet iron leaves Tera raid event guide with the best counters, movesets, and strategies.

Iron Leaves Tera Raid Event Guide – Best Counters & Moves

To unlock the Iron Leaves Tera raid in Pokemon Violet, you have to complete the main storyline and then get access to five-star raids to take part in this event. Here are the best counters and moves to defeat iron leaves/virizion in Pokemon Violet,

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Iron leaves boss

Gholdengo

The steel and ghost type is one of the best counters to tussle against iron leaves in this tera raid. Gholdengo has a variety of moves and you can counter the iron leaves paradox using its recover and shadow ball moves.

Hydreigon 

The dark/dragon Hydreigon with its maxed HP and attacking stats will be your best pick to overcome the massive damage of Iron Leaves. Use nasty plot, dark pulse,  earth power, and draco meteor moves to defeat the iron leaves.

Houndoom

The dark and fire Houndoom has three unique abilities. Unnerve, Early Bird, and Flash Fire all deal huge damage to stop iron leaves’ moves. Houndoom doesn’t have signature moves or move sets, but its powerful abilities can defeat iron leaves and its physical attacks in this tera raid. 

Ceruledge

The fire and ghost, Ceruledge, is an extraordinary attacking unit and utilize its variety of moves to counter iron leaves. Swords up can be your best move to nullify the damage of Iron Leaves.

Skeledirge 

Skeledirge is another best fire type to counter iron leaves. The fire and ghost, Skeledirge has the best defense and attacking powers to help you complete this tera raid against Iron Leaves. Torch Song and Slack off, the bulky moves can unleash fiery attacks and defeat the iron leaves.

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Iron leaves

Iron Leaves in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet – Rewards

These are the best counters and moves to defeat and catch Iron Leaves in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera raid event. After defeating the five-star boss Iron Leaves, you will get,

  • Candy L 
  • Candy XL
  • Psychic Tera Shard
  • Health Feather

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