Lairon

#305

Steel Rock

Lairon is a Steel/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Lairon Pokédex Data

Species

Iron Armor Pokémon

Height

0.9 m (2′11″)

Weight

120 kg (264.6 lbs)

Catch rate

90 (11.8%)

Base friendship

Base Exp.

151

EV yield

2 Def

Growth rate

Slow

Egg cycles

35 (8,739–8,995 steps)

Gender ratio

♂ 50% / ♀ 50%

Egg groups

Monster

Lairon Abilities

Sturdy Rock Head Heavy Metal (hidden)

Lairon Base Stats

60230–324

Attack

90166–306

Defense

140256–416

Sp. Atk

5094–218

Sp. Def

5094–218

Speed

4076–196

Total430

Min–Max at Lv. 100

Lairon Type Matchups

fighting ×4 ground ×4 water ×2 ice ×0.5 psychic ×0.5 bug ×0.5 rock ×0.5 dragon ×0.5 fairy ×0.5 normal ×0.25 flying ×0.25 poison ×0

Lairon Evolution Chain

Level 32

Level 42

Lairon Moves

Moves learnt by level up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
1	Harden	Normal	1	status	-	30
1	Headbutt	Normal	1	physical	70%	100
1	Mud-Slap	Ground	1	physical	20%	100
1	Tackle	Normal	1	physical	35%	95
4	Harden	Normal	4	status	-	30
7	Mud-Slap	Ground	7	physical	20%	100
10	Headbutt	Normal	10	physical	70%	100
13	Metal Claw	Steel	13	physical	50%	95
17	Iron Defense	Steel	17	status	-	15
21	Roar	Normal	21	status	-	100
25	Take Down	Normal	25	physical	90%	85
29	Iron Tail	Steel	29	physical	100%	75
37	Protect	Normal	37	status	-	10
45	Metal Sound	Steel	45	status	85%	85
53	Double-Edge	Normal	53	physical	120%	100
-	Body Slam	Normal	85	physical	85%	100
-	Endeavor	Normal	-	physical	100%	100
-	SmellingSalt	Normal	70	physical	60%	100
-	Stomp	Normal	65	physical	65%	100

Moves learnt by HM

HM	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
01	Cut	Normal	1	physical	50%	95
04	Strength	Normal	4	physical	80%	100
06	Rock Smash	Fighting	6	physical	20%	100
03	Water Pulse	Water	3	special	60%	100
05	Roar	Normal	5	status	-	100
06	Toxic	Poison	6	status	90%	85
10	Hidden Power	Normal	10	physical	60%	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	11	status	-	5
17	Protect	Normal	17	status	-	10
18	Rain Dance	Water	18	status	-	5
21	Frustration	Normal	21	physical	100%	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	23	physical	100%	75
26	Earthquake	Ground	26	physical	100%	100
27	Return	Normal	27	physical	100%	100
28	Dig	Ground	28	physical	60%	100
32	Double Team	Normal	32	status	-	15
34	Shock Wave	Electric	34	special	60%	20
37	Sandstorm	Rock	37	status	-	10
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	39	physical	50%	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	40	physical	60%	20
42	Facade	Normal	42	physical	70%	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	43	physical	70%	100
44	Rest	Psychic	44	status	-	5
45	Attract	Normal	45	status	100%	100

Lairon 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.
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.