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Lairon

Lairon

#305 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Iron Armor Pokémon

Lairon

#305 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Iron Armor Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Aron

Aggron

Lairon normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Lairon sprite

Shiny

Lairon

Iron Armor Pokémon

#305
SteelRock

Height

0.9 m (2'11")

Weight

120 kg (264.6 lbs)

Abilities

SturdyRock Head

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Lairon takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fighting

Ground

Water

Resists

Poison

Normal

0.25×

Flying

0.25×

Ice

0.5×

Psychic

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Ghost

0.5×

Dragon

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
90
Base Exp.
151

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Monster
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
35 (8,960 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

It loves iron ore. Groups of them fight for territory by bashing one another with their steel bodies.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

It loves iron ore. Groups of them fight for territory by bashing one another with their steel bodies.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Aron

Aron

#304

Level 32

Lairon

Lairon

#305

Lairon

Lairon

#305

Level 42

Aggron

Aggron

#306

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Hard StoneHard Stone
HeartGold
5%
SoulSilver
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartHeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

StartMud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

4HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

8Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

11HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

15Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

18Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

22RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

25Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.

29Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

34ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

40Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

A horrible sound like scraping metal is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

45Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

51Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

56Metal BurstSteelPhysical-10010

The user retaliates against the foe that last inflicted damage on it with much greater power.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20

The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

Magnet RiseElectricStatus--10

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

UproarNormalSpecial5010010

The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 1

It is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Rock Head

Ability Slot 2

Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

#304

Aron

#306

Aggron

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