Iron Fist is an ability in the Pokémon series that increases the power of punching moves by 20%. This ability can be particularly advantageous for Pokémon that rely on a variety of punching attacks, allowing them to deal more damage with moves such as Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Mega Punch, Shadow Punch, and Focus Punch, among others.
Effects: 1. Power Boost: Specifically, Iron Fist increases the base power of moves classified as punching moves by 20%. For instance, if a move has a base power of 75, it will be increased to 90 when used by a Pokémon with Iron Fist. 2. Move Interaction: It applies only to moves that involve physical punching, meaning that even if a move like Drain Punch has secondary effects like healing, the Iron Fist ability still boosts its damage. 3. Combat Utility: The increased power of punching moves enhances the overall offensive potential of the Pokémon, making them more formidable in