Lairon
Lairon is a Steel/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
National № | 0305 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
Moves learnt by level up
Lairon learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 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. |
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Steel Roller | Steel | 130 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Lairon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
54 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Lairon is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
39 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
79 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
99 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 |
Lairon sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | — | |||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
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 |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Lairon questions
Other languages
English | Lairon |
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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 |
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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
- lairy
- aggressive (British slang)
- iron
- heavy/tough metal