Lairon
#71 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Iron Armor Pokémon
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.
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.
Details
Stats
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 2 Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 90 |
| Base Exp. | 152 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 35 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies) |
Encounters
Held Items
These are the game’s programmed wild held-item rates. They do not establish a wild encounter location.
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Headbutt |  |  Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | A ramming attack that may cause flinching. |
| Start | Tackle | | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | Charges the foe with a full-body tackle. |
| Start | Harden | |  Status | - | - | 30 | Stiffens the body's muscles to raise DEFENSE. |
| Start | Mud-Slap |  | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy. |
| 4 | Harden | | Status | - | - | 30 | Stiffens the body's muscles to raise DEFENSE. |
| 7 | Mud-Slap | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy. |
| 10 | Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | A ramming attack that may cause flinching. |
| 13 | Metal Claw |  | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | A claw attack that may raise the user's ATTACK. |
| 17 | Iron Defense | | Status | - | - | 15 | Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise DEFENSE. |
| 21 | Roar | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Makes the foe flee to end the battle. |
| 25 | Take Down | | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. |
| 29 | Iron Tail | | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| 37 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| 45 | Metal Sound | | Status | - | 85 | 40 | Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers SP. DEF. |
| 53 | Double-Edge | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse |  |  Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe |
| TM05 | Roar | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Makes the foe flee to end the battle. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Varies by IVs | Varies By Type | 30–70 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Shock Wave |  | Special | 60 | - | 20 | A fast and unavoidable electric attack. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |  | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 10 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash |  | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Traits
Sturdy
Negates 1-hit KO attacks.
Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Rock Head
Prevents recoil damage.
Protects against recoil damage.
