There are varous banned moves in ironmon, which may change depending on the difficulty. Banned moves are typically retained when increasing in difficulty, but are subject to change. Message @.psyde if anything needs revision or changes.
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Note that this is not Standard Kaizo Ironmon, just Standard Ironmon.
There are no banned moves in Standard Ironmon.
HM Moves are not allowed to be used in battle (you are still allowed to teach them to your main mon).
| Move | Reason | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cut | HM Move | I - VI |
| Fly | HM Move | I - VI |
| Surf | HM Move | I - VI |
| Strength | HM Move | I - VI |
| Rock Smash | HM Move | I - IV |
| Whirlpool | HM Move | GSC, HGSS |
| Waterfall | HM Move | I - VI |
| Dive | HM Move | RSE, ORAS, BW, BW2 |
| Rock Climb | HM Move | IV |
| Defog | HM Move | DPPT |
| Flash | HM Move | I-III |
Kaizo Ironmon further bans HP and Status healing from moves. Mimic, Snatch, Metronome are allowed.
| Move | Reason | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cut | HM Move | I - VI |
| Fly | HM Move | I - VI |
| Surf | HM Move | I - VI |
| Strength | HM Move | I - VI |
| Rock Smash | HM Move | I - IV |
| Whirlpool | HM Move | GSC, HGSS |
| Waterfall | HM Move | I - VI |
| Dive | HM Move | RSE, ORAS, BW, BW2 |
| Rock Climb | HM Move | IV |
| Defog | HM Move | DPPT |
| Flash | HM Move | I - III |
| Absorb | Draining Move | I - All |
| Mega Drain | Draining Move | I - All |
| Leech Seed | Draining Non Attacking Move | I - All |
| Teleport | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | VII - All |
| Recover | Healing Move | I - All |
| Soft-Boiled | Healing Move | I - All |
| Dream Eater | Draining Move | I - All |
| Leech Life | Draining Move | I - All |
| Spore | 100 Accuracy Sleep | I - All |
| Rest | Healing Move | I - All |
| Giga Drain | Draining Move | II - All |
| Milk Drink | Healing Move | II - All |
| Heal Bell | Status Healing Move | II - All |
| Pain Split | Healing Move | II - All |
| Baton Pass | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | II - All |
| Morning Sun | Healing Move | II - All |
| Synthesis | Healing Move | II - All |
| Moonlight | Healing Move | II - All |
| Swallow | Healing Move | III - All |
| Wish | Healing Move | III - All |
| Assist | Relies on other party members | III - All |
| Ingrain | Healing Move | III - All |
| Refresh | Status Healing Move | III - All |
| Slack Off | Healing Move | III - All |
| Aromatherapy | Status Healing Move | III - All |
| Roost | Healing Move | IV - All |
| U-Turn | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | IV - All |
| Psycho Shift | Status Healing Move | IV - All |
| Aqua Ring | Healing Move | IV - All |
| Drain Punch | Draining Move | IV - All |
| Heal Order | Healing Move | IV - All |
| Heal Pulse | Healing Move | V - All |
| Volt Switch | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | V - All |
| Horn Leech | Draining Move | V - All |
| Parabolic Charge | Draining Move | VI - All |
| Parting Shot | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | VI - All |
| Draining Kiss | Draining Move | VI - All |
| Grassy Terrain | Healing Move | VI - All |
| Oblivion Wing | Draining Move | VI - All |
| Floral Healing | Healing Move | VII - All |
| Pollen Puff | Cannot be aimed at Ally in doubles | VII - All |
| Purify | Healing Move | VII - All |
| Shore Up | Healing Move | VII - All |
Attacking Moves with HP draining effects are legal to be used in trainer battles only.
When fighting Gym Leaders, E4, or final boss trainers, pure setup moves that are not temporary and do not do damage are banned.
| Move | Reason | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cut | HM Move | I - VI |
| Fly | HM Move | I - VI |
| Surf | HM Move | I - VI |
| Strength | HM Move | I - VI |
| Rock Smash | HM Move | I - IV |
| Whirlpool | HM Move | GSC, HGSS |
| Waterfall | HM Move | I - VI |
| Dive | HM Move | RSE, ORAS, BW, BW2 |
| Rock Climb | HM Move | IV |
| Defog | HM Move | DPPT |
| Flash | HM Move | I - III |
| Leech Seed | Draining Non Attacking Move | I - All |
| Teleport | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | VII - All |
| Recover | Healing Move | I - All |
| Soft-Boiled | Healing Move | I - All |
| Spore | 100 Accuracy Sleep | I - All |
| Rest | Healing Move | I - All |
| Milk Drink | Healing Move | II - All |
| Heal Bell | Status Healing Move | II - All |
| Pain Split | Healing Move | II - All |
| Baton Pass | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | II - All |
| Morning Sun | Healing Move | II - All |
| Synthesis | Healing Move | II - All |
| Moonlight | Healing Move | II - All |
| Swallow | Healing Move | III - All |
| Wish | Healing Move | III - All |
| Assist | Relies on other party members | III - All |
| Ingrain | Healing Move | III - All |
| Refresh | Status Healing Move | III - All |
| Slack Off | Healing Move | III - All |
| Aromatherapy | Status Healing Move | III - All |
| Roost | Healing Move | IV - All |
| U-Turn | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | IV - All |
| Psycho Shift | Status Healing Move | IV - All |
| Aqua Ring | Healing Move | IV - All |
| Heal Order | Healing Move | IV - All |
| Heal Pulse | Healing Move | V - All |
| Volt Switch | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | V - All |
| Parting Shot | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | VI - All |
| Grassy Terrain | Healing Move | VI - All |
| Floral Healing | Healing Move | VII - All |
| Pollen Puff | Cannot be aimed at Ally in doubles | VII - All |
| Purify | Healing Move | VII - All |
| Shore Up | Healing Move | VII - All |
Setup Moves against Bosses:
| Move | Gen |
|---|---|
| Swords Dance | I - All |
| Growth | I - All |
| Meditate | I - All |
| Double Team | I - All |
| Harden | I - All |
| Minimize | I - All |
| Withdraw | I - All |
| Defense Curl | I - All |
| Barrier | I - All |
| Focus Energy | I - All |
| Amnesia | I - All |
| Acid Armor | I - All |
| Sharpen | I - All |
| Curse | II - All |
| Belly Drum | II - All |
| Stockpile | III - All |
| Charge | III - All |
| Tail Glow | III - All |
| Cosmic Power | III - All |
| Iron Defense | III - All |
| Howl | III - All |
| Bulk Up | III - All |
| Calm Mind | III - All |
| Dragon Dance | III - All |
| Acupressure | IV - All |
| Rock Polish | IV - All |
| Nasty Plot | IV - All |
| Defend Order | IV - All |
| Hone Claws | V - All |
| Autotomize | V - All |
| Quiver Dance | V - All |
| Coil | V - All |
| Shell Smash | V - All |
| Shift Gear | V - All |
| Work Up | V - All |
| Cotton Guard | V - All |
| Rototiller | VI - All |
| Aromatic Mist | VI - All |
| Geomancy | VI - All |
| Magnetic Flux | VI - All |
| Gear Up | VII - All |
Attacking moves with HP draining effects as well as moves that cure status effects are now allowed to be used in trainer battles only.
For E4 and other Final Boss Equivalents, you are allowed to use ONE (1) non-combat stat boosting move once.
Cut is no longer banned.
| Move | Reason | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Fly | HM Move | I - VI |
| Surf | HM Move | I - VI |
| Strength | HM Move | I - VI |
| Rock Smash | HM Move | I - IV |
| Whirlpool | HM Move | GSC, HGSS |
| Waterfall | HM Move | I - VI |
| Dive | HM Move | RSE, ORAS, BW, BW2 |
| Rock Climb | HM Move | IV |
| Defog | HM Move | DPPT |
| Flash | HM Move | I - III |
| Leech Seed | Draining Non Attacking Move | I - All |
| Teleport | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | VII - All |
| Recover | Healing Move | I - All |
| Soft-Boiled | Healing Move | I - All |
| Rest | Healing Move | I - All |
| Milk Drink | Healing Move | II - All |
| Pain Split | Healing Move | II - All |
| Baton Pass | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | II - All |
| Morning Sun | Healing Move | II - All |
| Synthesis | Healing Move | II - All |
| Moonlight | Healing Move | II - All |
| Swallow | Healing Move | III - All |
| Wish | Healing Move | III - All |
| Assist | Relies on other party members | III - All |
| Ingrain | Healing Move | III - All |
| Slack Off | Healing Move | III - All |
| Roost | Healing Move | IV - All |
| U-Turn | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | IV - All |
| Aqua Ring | Healing Move | IV - All |
| Heal Order | Healing Move | IV - All |
| Heal Pulse | Healing Move | V - All |
| Volt Switch | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | V - All |
| Parting Shot | Switching move illegal with other mons in party | VI - All |
| Grassy Terrain | Healing Move | VI - All |
| Floral Healing | Healing Move | VII - All |
| Pollen Puff | Cannot be aimed at Ally in doubles | VII - All |
| Purify | Healing Move | VII - All |
| Shore Up | Healing Move | VII - All |