Aron
Aron is a Steel/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0304 |
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| Type | Steel Rock |
| Species | Iron Armor Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Sturdy 2. Rock Head Heavy Metal (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0070 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0166 (Black 2/White 2) 0099 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0072 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0199 (Legends: Z-A) 0191 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
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| Catch rate | 180 (23.5% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 66 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 35 (8,739–8,995 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
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| Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Total | 330 | 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
Aron changes
- In Generations 3-4, Aron has a base experience yield of 96.
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | This POKéMON has a body of steel. To make its body, ARON feeds on iron ore that it digs from mountains. Occasionally, it causes major trouble by eating bridges and rails. |
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| Sapphire | ARON has a body of steel. With one all-out charge, this POKéMON can demolish even a heavy dump truck. The destroyed dump truck then becomes a handy meal for the POKéMON. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
It eats iron to build its steel body. It is a pest that descends from mountains to eat bridges and train tracks. |
| Emerald | A POKéMON that is clad in steel armor. A new suit of armor is made when it evolves. The old, discarded armor is salvaged as metal for making iron products. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It usually lives deep in mountains. However, hunger may drive it to eat railroad tracks and cars. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
When it evolves, it sheds the steel carapace that covered its whole body and develops a new one. |
| Black White |
It usually lives deep in mountains. However, hunger may drive it to eat railroad tracks and cars. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
In order to build up its steel body, it eats iron ore. This pesky Pokémon is known to eat railroad tracks. |
| X | It usually lives deep in mountains. However, hunger may drive it to eat railroad tracks and cars. |
| Y | When it evolves, it sheds the steel carapace that covered its whole body and develops a new one. |
| Omega Ruby | This Pokémon has a body of steel. To make its body, Aron feeds on iron ore that it digs from mountains. Occasionally, it causes major trouble by eating bridges and rails. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Aron has a body of steel. With one all-out charge, this Pokémon can demolish even a heavy dump truck. The destroyed dump truck then becomes a handy meal for the Pokémon. |
| Sword | It eats iron ore—and sometimes railroad tracks—to build up the steel armor that protects its body. |
| Shield | When Aron evolves, its steel armor peels off. In ancient times, people would collect Aron’s shed armor and make good use of it in their daily lives. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It usually lives deep in mountains. But when it’s hungry, it shows up at the foot of the mountains and eats railroad tracks and cars. |
Moves learned by Aron
Moves learnt by level up
Aron 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
Aron does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Aron is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
Moves learnt by level up
Aron learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 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 | |
| 40 | Autotomize | Steel | — | — | |
| 44 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 48 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 52 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 60 | Metal Burst | Steel | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Aron learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Aron gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Aron 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 | — | — | |
| 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 |
Aron sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Aron
| Ruby Sapphire |
Granite Cave, Victory Road |
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| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Granite Cave, Victory Road |
| Diamond | Fuego Ironworks |
| Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Platinum | Fuego Ironworks |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | White Forest |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Mistralton Cave |
| X | Terminus Cave |
| Y | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Granite Cave, Victory Road |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Breed Lairon/Aggron |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Lakeside Cave |
| Brilliant Diamond | Fuego Ironworks, Rocky Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Big Bluff Cavern, Glacial Cavern |
| 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 Aron questions
- What is a good LC moveset for Aron?
- Can I transfer Aron from Sword?
- Egg moves from 1 species?
- Can this Pokemon be invincible?
- How to get Aron In SoulSilver?
- How do you get the PokeRadar in Diamond?
- Does AS or OR Have These Pokemon?
- What is Aron's whole evolutionary line based on?
- How to breed F E A R Swagnemite and Aron?
- Now to raise my shiny relaxed Aron?
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Other languages
| English | Aron |
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| Japanese | ココドラ (Cokodora) |
| German | Stollunior |
| French | Galekid |
| Italian | Aron |
| Spanish | Aron |
| Korean | 가보리 (gabori) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 可可多拉 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 可可多拉 |
| English |
Iron Armor Pokémon |
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| 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
- armor
- tough protective shell or clothing
- iron
- heavy/tough metal


