Lairon
Lairon is a Steel/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
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) 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 | |
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| 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.
Evolution chart
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. |
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| 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 Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 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 |
Egg moves
Lairon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Lairon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
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.
Moves learnt by TM
Lairon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 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 |
Lairon sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Lairon
| Ruby Sapphire |
Victory Road |
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| 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 Legends: Z-A |
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


