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Lairon #0304 Aron #0306 Aggron

• Contents
• Info
• Base stats
• Evolution chart
• Pokédex entries
• Moves learned
• Sprites
• Locations
• Language

Lairon is a Steel/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Lairon

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0305
Type	Steel Rock
Species	Iron Armor Pokémon
Height	0.9 m (2′11″)
Weight	120.0 kg (264.6 lbs)
Abilities	1. Sturdy2. Rock HeadHeavy Metal (hidden ability)
Local №	0071 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0167 (Black 2/White 2)0100 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)0073 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)0200 (Legends: Z-A)0192 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp.	151
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Monster
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	35 (8,739–8,995 steps)

Base stats

HP	60	230	324
Attack	90	166	306
Defense	140	256	416
Sp. Atk	50	94	218
Sp. Def	50	94	218
Speed	40	76	196
Total	430	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Lairon.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
¼	2	½	4	0	4

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
¼	½	½	½	½	½

Evolution chart

#0304 Aron Steel · Rock (Level 32)#0305 Lairon Steel · Rock (Level 42)#0306 Aggron Steel · Rock

Lairon changes

• In Generations 3-4, Lairon has a base experience yield of 152.

Pokédex entries

Ruby	LAIRON tempers its steel body by drinking highly nutritious mineral springwater until it is bloated. This POKéMON makes its nest close to springs of delicious water.
Sapphire	LAIRON feeds on iron contained in rocks and water. It makes its nest on mountains where iron ore is buried. As a result, the POKéMON often clashes with humans mining the iron ore.
FireRedLeafGreen	It habitually shows off its strength with the size of sparks it creates by ramming its steel body into boulders.
Emerald	When two LAIRON meet in the wild, they fight for territory by bashing into each other with their steel bodies. The sound of their collision carries for miles.
DiamondPearlPlatinum	For food, it digs up iron ore. It smashes its steely body against others to fight over territory.
HeartGoldSoulSilver	It loves iron ore. Groups of them fight for territory by bashing one another with their steel bodies.
BlackWhite	For food, it digs up iron ore. It smashes its steely body against others to fight over territory.
Black 2White 2	Lairon fight over territory, and when their steel bodies collide, sparks fly.
X	It loves iron ore. Groups of them fight for territory by bashing one another with their steel bodies.
Y	It habitually shows off its strength with the size of sparks it creates by ramming its steel body into boulders.
Omega Ruby	Lairon tempers its steel body by drinking highly nutritious mineral springwater until it is bloated. This Pokémon makes its nest close to springs of delicious water.
Alpha Sapphire	Lairon feeds on iron contained in rocks and water. It makes its nest on mountains where iron ore is buried. As a result, the Pokémon often clashes with humans mining the iron ore.
Sword	Lairon live in mountains brimming with spring water and iron ore, so these Pokémon often came into conflict with humans in the past.
Shield	During territorial disputes, Lairon fight by slamming into each other. Close inspection of their steel armor reveals scratches and dents.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	For food, it digs up iron ore. It smashes its steely body against others to fight over territory.

Moves learned by Lairon

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

Moves learnt by level up

Lairon learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	Normal		—	—
1	Screech	Normal		—	85
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100
4	Metal Claw	Steel		50	95
8	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
12	Roar	Normal		—	—
16	Headbutt	Normal		70	100
20	Protect	Normal		—	—
24	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
28	Iron Head	Steel		80	100
33	Metal Sound	Steel		—	85
36	Take Down	Normal		90	85
44	Iron Tail	Steel		100	75
48	Iron Defense	Steel		—	—
52	Heavy Slam	Steel		—	100
56	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
66	Head Smash	Rock		150	80

Moves learnt by TM

Lairon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	Normal		70	100
05	Roar	Normal		—	—
12	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
17	Protect	Normal		—	—
28	Dig	Ground		80	100
33	Body Slam	Normal		85	100
35	Endure	Normal		—	—
36	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
37	Stealth Rock	Rock		—	—
46	Mud Shot	Ground		55	95
52	Earth Power	Ground		90	100
56	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
58	Iron Head	Steel		80	100
61	Shadow Claw	Ghost		70	100
65	Stone Edge	Rock		100	80
69	Earthquake	Ground		100	100
78	Bulldoze	Ground		60	100
80	Iron Defense	Steel		—	—
85	Substitute	Normal		—	—
87	Iron Tail	Steel		100	75
109	Facade	Normal		70	100
157	Steel Beam	Steel		140	95

Moves learnt by level up

Lairon learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	Normal		—	—
1	Metal Claw	Steel		50	95
1	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100
12	Roar	Normal		—	—
16	Headbutt	Normal		70	100
20	Protect	Normal		—	—
24	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
28	Iron Head	Steel		80	100
35	Metal Sound	Steel		—	85
40	Take Down	Normal		90	85
46	Autotomize	Steel		—	—
52	Iron Tail	Steel		100	75
58	Iron Defense	Steel		—	—
64	Heavy Slam	Steel		—	100
70	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
76	Metal Burst	Steel		—	100

Egg moves

Lairon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Lairon gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal		85	100
Curse	Ghost		—	—
Dragon Rush	Dragon		100	75
Endeavor	Normal		—	100
Head Smash	Rock		150	80
Iron Head	Steel		80	100
Mud-Slap	Ground		20	100
Reversal	Fighting		—	100
Screech	Normal		—	85
Stomp	Normal		65	100
Superpower	Fighting		120	100

Moves learnt by TM

Lairon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	Water		60	100
05	Roar	Normal		—	—
11	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
17	Protect	Normal		—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
23	Iron Tail	Steel		100	75
26	Earthquake	Ground		100	100
28	Dig	Ground		80	100
32	Double Team	Normal		—	—
34	Shock Wave	Electric		60	∞
37	Sandstorm	Rock		—	—
39	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
40	Aerial Ace	Flying		60	∞
42	Facade	Normal		70	100
44	Rest	Psychic		—	—
45	Attract	Normal		—	100
58	Endure	Normal		—	—
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost		70	100
69	Rock Polish	Rock		—	—
71	Stone Edge	Rock		100	80
76	Stealth Rock	Rock		—	—
80	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
83	Bulldoze	Ground		60	100
87	Swagger	Normal		—	85
90	Substitute	Normal		—	—
93	Cut	Normal		50	95
96	Strength	Normal		80	100
98	Rock Smash	Fighting		40	100

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Lairon sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal					—		—
Shiny					—	—	—

• See all Lairon sprites

Where to find Lairon

RubySapphire	Victory Road
FireRedLeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Victory Road
Diamond	Evolve Aron
Pearl	Trade/migrate from another game
Platinum	Evolve Aron
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Trade/migrate from another game
Black	Trade/migrate from another game
White	Evolve Aron
Black 2White 2	Clay Tunnel, Underground Ruins
X	Route 18, Terminus Cave
Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Victory Road
SunMoon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon	Evolve Aron
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
SwordShield	Evolve Aron
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Rocky Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Big Bluff Cavern, Glacial Cavern
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Lairon questions

• Eviolite Lairon, or Aggron?
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Other languages

English	Lairon
Japanese	コドラ (Kodora)
German	Stollrak
French	Galegon
Italian	Lairon
Spanish	Lairon
Korean	갱도라 (gaengdora)
Chinese (Simplified)	可多拉
Chinese (Traditional)	可多拉

English	Iron Armor Pokémon
Japanese	てつヨロイポケモン
German	Eisenpanzer-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Armurfer
Italian	Pokémon Corazza
Spanish	Pokémon Coraza Férrea
Korean	철갑옷포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	铁铠宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	鐵鎧寶可夢

Name origin

lairy aggressive (British slang) iron heavy/tough metal #0304 Aron #0306 Aggron