Temporal Forces·#192·2024
Iron Boulder ex is a formidable Paradox Pokémon from the Future, a powerful Fighting-type introduced in the ninth generation, known for its imposing physical strength and unique crystalline structure. This specific card, #192 from the 2024 Temporal Forces set, is a special illustration rare, featuring stunning full-art artwork that truly captures the Pokémon's essence. Here, visitors will find comprehensive details including Iron Boulder ex's Pokédex lore, its powerful attacks and their energy costs, its strategic weaknesses, and a deep dive into this edition's history and unique features.
Read more ↓Iron Boulder is a Paradox Pokémon, specifically a "Future" Paradox Pokémon, which means it is a creature speculated to exist in a futuristic Paldea region. It is believed to be a descendant or future form of the legendary Pokémon Terrakion, sharing a similar bipedal, bovine-like appearance but with a sleek, metallic, and angular design characteristic of future Pokémon. Introduced in Generation IX with the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games, Iron Boulder is primarily a Fighting-type, reflecting its immense physical power and combat prowess. Its natural habitat, if it were to exist, would likely be in technologically advanced or desolate, rocky landscapes, where its robust, almost armored body would allow it to navigate and dominate. The lore suggests it moves at incredible speeds, leaving trails of light as it charges, and its attacks are said to be devastatingly precise and forceful. In the games, it is a formidable opponent, often encountered in challenging endgame content, requiring strategic team building to overcome. Its role in the anime and broader cultural significance is still developing as a newer Pokémon, but its striking design and powerful presence have quickly made it a fan favorite, embodying the intriguing blend of nature and technology that defines the Paradox Pokémon. Its type matchups mean it excels against Dark, Ice, Normal, and Rock types, while being vulnerable to Psychic, Flying, and Fairy types.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
