Lairon.
BST 430 · steel / rock
Lairon is weak to Water, Fighting, Ground and resists Normal, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy and is immune to Poison.
Lairon base stats
BST 430 · ranges at level 100Lairon weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Steel / Rock dual typingLairon abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenLairon evolution line
3 stagesLairon evolves into Aggron: level it up to 42 or higher. How to evolve Lairon, every game
Best Lairon moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerLairon moves
gen 8 · 82 moves · 17 level-up · 44 TM/HM · 21 tutorLairon Pokédex entries
5 generations · newest firstLairon live in mountains brimming with spring water and iron ore, so these Pokémon often came into conflict with humans in the past.
During territorial disputes, Lairon fight by slamming into each other. Close inspection of their steel armor reveals scratches and dents.
It loves iron ore. Groups of them fight for territory by bashing one another with their steel bodies.
It habitually shows off its strength with the size of sparks it creates by ramming its steel body into boulders.
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.
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.
For food, it digs up iron ore. It smashes its steely body against others to fight over territory.
Lairon fight over territory, and when their steel bodies collide, sparks fly.
For food, it digs up iron ore. It smashes its steely body against others to fight over territory.
It loves iron ore. Groups of them fight for territory by bashing one another with their steel bodies.
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.
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.
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.
It habitually shows off its strength with the size of sparks it creates by ramming its steel body into boulders.
Lairon species data
gen III species · breeding and trainingAbout Lairon
Lairon is a Steel and Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). Lairon live in mountains brimming with spring water and iron ore, so these Pokémon often came into conflict with humans in the past. Lairon stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Lairon base stats
Lairon has a base stat total of 430, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 140 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 40 (below average). Lairon excels as a physical attacker. Lairon is slow with a base Speed of 40.
Lairon weaknesses and resistances
As a Steel and Rock-type, Lairon is weak to Water, Fighting (4x), Ground (4x)-type moves, resists Normal (¼x), Ice, Flying (¼x), Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Lairon 3 weaknesses, 8 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Lairon abilities
Lairon's abilities include Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.. Rock Head protects against recoil damage. Its Hidden Ability is Heavy Metal, which doubles the Pokémon's weight.
Lairon moves and learnset
Lairon can learn 82 moves in Generation 8, including 17 by leveling up, 44 via TM/HM, and 21 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Steel Roller (Steel, 130 power), Iron Tail (Steel, 100 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power). For coverage, Lairon can learn Double Edge (Normal), Superpower (Fighting), Earthquake (Ground).
Training Lairon
Lairon has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Lairon yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 9,216 steps to hatch from an Egg. Lairon belongs to the Monster egg group. Lairon is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Aron → Lairon → Aggron). Wild Lairon may be found holding Hard Stone.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Lairon. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Lairon, or use the team builder to see how Lairon fits into your squad.
