Lairon

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

Lairon artwork by Ken Sugimori

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. Sturdy
2. Rock Head
Heavy Metal (hidden ability)
Local № 0071 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0167 (Black 2/White 2)
0100 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0073 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
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.

Evolution chart

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

Lairon changes

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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
For food, it digs up iron ore. It smashes its steely body against others to fight over territory.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It loves iron ore. Groups of them fight for territory by bashing one another with their steel bodies.
Black
White
For food, it digs up iron ore. It smashes its steely body against others to fight over territory.
Black 2
White 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 Diamond
Shining Pearl
For food, it digs up iron ore. It smashes its steely body against others to fight over territory.

Moves learned by Lairon

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.
1HardenNormalStatus
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
12RoarNormalStatus
16HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
20ProtectNormalStatus
24Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
28Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
35Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
40Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
46AutotomizeSteelStatus
52Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
58Iron DefenseSteelStatus
64Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
70Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
76Metal BurstSteelPhysical 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 SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
CurseGhostStatus
Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Head SmashRockPhysical 150 80
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85
StompNormalPhysical 65 100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 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.
03Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
05RoarNormalStatus
11Sunny DayFireStatus
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
23Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
26EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
34Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
37SandstormRockStatus
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
58EndureNormalStatus
65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
69Rock PolishRockStatus
71Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
76Stealth RockRockStatus
80Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
83BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
93CutNormalPhysical 50 95
96StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by level up

Lairon learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
12RoarNormalStatus
16HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
20ProtectNormalStatus
24Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
28Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
35Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
40Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
46AutotomizeSteelStatus
52Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
58Iron DefenseSteelStatus
64Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
70Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
76Metal BurstSteelPhysical 100

Egg moves

Lairon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Lairon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Steel RollerSteelPhysical 130 100

Moves learnt by TM

Lairon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
16ScreechNormalStatus 85
21RestPsychicStatus
22Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus
31AttractNormalStatus 100
32SandstormRockStatus
33Rain DanceWaterStatus
34Sunny DayFireStatus
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
48Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
49Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
54Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
81BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
98Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by TR

Lairon is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
10EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus
21ReversalFightingPhysical 100
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
31Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
35UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
39SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
46Iron DefenseSteelStatus
67Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
74Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
75Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
76Stealth RockRockStatus
79Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
99Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100

Lairon sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Lairon sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Lairon sprite from Diamond & Pearl Lairon sprite from Black & White Lairon sprite from X & Y Lairon sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Lairon Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Lairon Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Lairon Shiny sprite from Black & White Lairon Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Lairon

Ruby
Sapphire
Victory Road
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Victory Road
Diamond Evolve Aron
Pearl Trade/migrate from another game
Platinum Evolve Aron
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Trade/migrate from another game
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White Evolve Aron
Black 2
White 2
Clay Tunnel, Underground Ruins
X Route 18, Terminus Cave
Y Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Victory Road
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Aron
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Evolve Aron
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Rocky Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Big Bluff Cavern, Glacial Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Lairon questions

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