Iron Head: Falinks Move Effect and Cooldown

Iron Head is a Move learned by Falinks in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the effects of Iron Head, as well as its damage at each level, cooldown time, level to learn and upgrade, status effects it inflicts, and all Pokemon builds using Iron Head.

Iron Head Effects and Stats

Iron Head Basic Information

Iron Head
Pokemon	Falinks
Level Learned	Lv. 4 (Upgrade: Lv. 10)
Move Slot	Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Tackle
Move Type	Dash
Damage Type	Physical
Status Effects	Slow, Stun
Cooldown	7.5s
Damage (Starting / Final)
	Starting Level Damage: 448
	Final Level Damage: 1307
	All Moves by Damage Dealt

Iron Head Effect

Has the user attack the designated area with its steel-hard heads, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokemon it hits, as well as granting itself a shield. When the user is in No Retreat formation, the move's range is shortened, but its area of attack is widened. The user's next 4 basic attacks can be used while it's moving. When the user is in Dispatch formation, dispatched troopers returnn to the column when the user attacks with this move. The returning troopers shove and deal damage to opposing Pokemon they hit on their way back to the column.

How to Use Iron Head

Utilize the Instant Boosted Attack Effect

Falinks' attack instantly becomes a Boosted Attack whenever it uses Iron Head. Since its Boosted Attack reduces the cooldown of Tackle, Megahorn or Iron Head, following up with a Boosted Attack immediately after using Iron Head allows Falinks to use the move more frequently.

Use as a Mobility Tool

Since Iron Head is a dash move, Falinks can use it as a general mobility tool for traveling faster. The move also allows Falinks to move through walls. However, it's best to only do this if Falinks is in Column and Dispatch formations.

Although it's still possible to move through walls if the move is used while Falinks is in No Retreat formation, Iron Head's range is drastically reduced, limiting the walls that it can actually go through.

Regroup with Troopers Using Iron Head While in Dispatch Formation

When Falinks uses Iron Head while in Dispatch formation, the brass and all troopers who are separated from it will leap to the designated location and Falinks will automatically return to the Column formation. In this case, using Iron Head is essentially a way for Falinks to regroup and reset things.

However, the damage dealt by Iron Head and its shoving effect while in Dispatch formation also makes it a great offensive tool in general.

Stun Opponents While in No Retreat Formation

While Falinks is in No Retreat formation, Iron Head's range is drastically reduced, but its area width increases and effects remains the same, turning the move into more of an area move rather than a dash. The move's wider area and stun effect makes it a great crowd control tool.

Iron Head Patch History

Updates and Patch Notes

Related Pokemon Builds

Check out the builds of the Pokemon related to this move in the link below:

Falinks Guide: Builds and Best Items

Pokemon UNITE Related Guides

List of Moves and Effects

All Falinks Moves

Move 1 (R)	Move 2 (ZR)
Tackle Iron Head Megahorn	Bulk Up Beat Up No Retreat
Unite Move (ZL)
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