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How to Get Iron Leaves in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the newest installments of the Pokémon franchise, and what an awesome addition they are! Honestly, these games bring out the best of modern technology while not forgetting about what made Pokémon so great way back in the day, either. Explore the familiar world of Pokémon with plenty of returning characters, as well as several new faces. Learn all about the world of Scarlet and Violet, which are chock-full of fantastic adventure for every gamer!

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In the game, there are a couple of exclusive Pokémon that players will recognize as different versions of fan-favorites from older games. Namely, Virizion and Suicune see themselves upgraded with a different form and appearance. In this guide we cover how to catch Iron Leaves, Virizion’s new variant, in the new Pokémon games!

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How Do You Catch Iron Leaves in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

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In order to catch Iron Leaves, you will need to have the Pokémon Violet version of the game. Players of Pokémon Scarlet will unfortunately be unable to take part in the Pokémon Violet-exclusive Tera Raid Battles for this specific character. Next, you will need to have a counter to Iron Leaves’ Psychic Tera Type, but also remain wary of the powerful Bug and Grass type moves that this Virizion variant will possess. Here is a list of Iron Leaves’ possible moves.

  • Psyblade.
  • Leaf Blade.
  • Megahorn.
  • Electric Terrain.
  • Swords Dance.

To counter Iron Leaves, bring with you a Bug type Pokémon like Scizor or others who have strong Attack and Defense stats. You will want your Pokémon to take very little damage from the attacks Iron Leaves uses, which will help you to stay in the fight for longer and have a winning chance. Using Bug type moves on Iron Leaves will make it easier to defeat, as this type is super effective on Iron Leaves. Good luck!


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Sullivan is a longtime gamer with a special passion for MMORPG games and single-player classics. He is always looking for a new game to play, and loves to share his interests and expertise with the gaming world.