Iron Defense in my bag from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Image Source: The Pokemon Company via Twinfinite

Iron Defense TM 104 Location in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

An Iron Defense is the best offense.

Iron Defense is a powerful setup move in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet that works especially well with Corviknight and other Steel types. You’re probably wondering how you can track down this TM so that you can start tanking attacks with the best of them, so here’s everything you need to know on where to find Iron Defense TM 104 in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Recommended Videos

Where to Find TM 104 Iron Defense in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Iron Defense is found in three places around the Paldea Region, Which we’ve listed down below along with screenshots of their locations on the world map. It’s also worth noting that you’ll need to grab a copy of this TM before it’s craftable at the TM Machines located next to the Pokemon Centers scattered throughout the open world and towns.

Glaseado Mountain

Iron Defense located near Glaseado Mountain in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Image Source: The Pokemon Company via Twinfinite

This copy of TM 104 can be found near Glaseado Mountain. It’s on the shore of the North Paldean Sea in a rocky area with a number of Hawlucha nearby. The fastest way to get here is to fly from Montenevera after marking this general area as your destination so you don’t get confused.

The Great Crater

A copy of Iron Defense near the Great Crater in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Image Source: The Pokemon Company via Twinfinite

The next copy of TM 104 Iron Defense is on the edge of the Great Crater. It can be found on a thin strip of grass in Area Two of East Province. The best way to get here is to zip over from the Area Two Pokemon Center and ascend a few grassy plateaus until you’re at the edge of the Crater.

Tagtree Thicket

A copy of Iron Defense near the Great Crater in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Image Source: The Pokemon Company via Twinfinite

The third copy of Iron Defense is found not far from Tagtree Thicket, in one of the many pits of East Province. You can fly to the Pokemon Center and cruise over in less than a minute. This is the easiest one to find if you haven’t beaten the game yet.

How to Craft TM 104 at TM Machines

After you find one of these TMs, you can make Iron Defense whenever you want for 1500 LP, 3 Bronzor Fragments, and 3 Pineco Husks at the TM Machines next to Pokemon Centers. Pineco Husks are easiest to find on Socarrat Trail because Forretress are common and don’t need to be knocked out of trees, while Bronzor Fragments can be farmed from the Bronzors found near or around the ruins northeast of Cortondo.

That’s everything we have to share about how to find Iron Defense in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Check out some of our other Pokemon Scarlet and Violet content like the best Cinderace counters, what Mold Breaker is, and where to find Stored Power.


Twinfinite is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article Honkai: Star Rail Codes (April 2024)
Honkai: Star Rail Codes
Read Article Best Early Game Weapons in No Rest for the Wicked
A claymore being used on an enemy in No Rest for the Wicked
Read Article How to Get Fruit in Legacy Piece
Legacy Piece splash
Related Content
Read Article Honkai: Star Rail Codes (April 2024)
Honkai: Star Rail Codes
Read Article Best Early Game Weapons in No Rest for the Wicked
A claymore being used on an enemy in No Rest for the Wicked
Read Article How to Get Fruit in Legacy Piece
Legacy Piece splash
Author
Ryan Bruckner
Ryan Bruckner, a University of Wisconsin grad and cat dad, wrote for Twinfinite from September of 2022 to March of 2023. A large contributor to the site's Pokemon Scarlet & Violet coverage, Ryan also often wrote about Star Wars and the Pokemon TCG.