Lairon: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk9099–156166–306

Def140144–211256–416

SpA5063–11294–218

SpD5063–11294–218

Spe4054–10176–196

Total430Higher than 46% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

SteelRockshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

FightingGround

2×

Water

Resists

½×

BugDragonFairyIcePsychicRock

¼×

FlyingNormal

Immune to

0×

Poison

Takes normal damage from 6 types

GhostSteelFireGrassElectricDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 40); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Lairon outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
Everything about Sturdy →
Other Pokémon with Sturdy 42
Geodude Graveler Golem Magnemite Magneton Onix Sudowoodo Pineco Forretress Steelix Shuckle Skarmory Donphan Nosepass Aron Aggron Relicanth Regirock Shieldon Bastiodon Bonsly Magnezone Probopass Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Sawk Dwebble Crustle Tirtouga Carracosta Tyrunt Carbink Bergmite Avalugg Togedemaru Cosmoem Nacli Naclstack Garganacl Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon Archaludon
This Pokémon does not take recoil damage besides Struggle/Life Orb/crash damage.
Everything about Rock Head →
Other Pokémon with Rock Head 21
Hisuian Growlithe Hisuian Arcanine Geodude Graveler Golem Onix Cubone Marowak Rhyhorn Rhydon Aerodactyl Sudowoodo Steelix Aron Aggron Relicanth Bagon Shelgon Bonsly Blue-Striped Basculin Tyrantrum
This Pokémon's weight is doubled.
Everything about Heavy Metal →
Other Pokémon with Heavy Metal 7
Aron Aggron Bronzor Bronzong Cufant Copperajah Duraludon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexNFE

Evolution

#0304AronSteelRock
1. Level 32
  #0305LaironSteelRock
  1. Level 42
    #0306AggronSteelRock
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Aggronite
      #0306Mega AggronSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30

1Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35

1Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

12RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

16Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

20ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

24Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

28Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

35Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40

40Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

46AutotomizeRaises the user's Speed by 2; user loses 100 kg.SteelStatus——15

52Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15

58Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

64Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10

70Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

76Metal BurstIf hit by an attack, returns 1.5× damage.SteelPhys—100%10

TM / HM / TR 29

TM83Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

HM01CutNo additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM04StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15

TMRoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TMEarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TMDigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15

TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TMIron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TMRock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TMAerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TMShock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMRock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2.RockStatus——20

TMShadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TMStone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TMStealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

Biology

It is territorial and enjoys showing off the sparks it can create by slamming into things. It eats iron ore and drinks spring water, and fights humans who go near either.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Iron Armor Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Gray

: Mountain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#071Updated Unova#167Mountain Kalos#100New Hoenn#073Crown Tundra#192Lumiose#200

During territorial disputes, Lairon fight by slamming into each other. Close inspection of their steel armor reveals scratches and dents.
Shield
Lairon live in mountains brimming with spring water and iron ore, so these Pokémon often came into conflict with humans in the past.
Sword
Lairon fight over territory, and when their steel bodies collide, sparks fly.
Black 2 · White 2
It loves iron ore. Groups of them fight for territory by bashing one another with their steel bodies.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
For food, it digs up iron ore. It smashes its steely body against others to fight over territory.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
It habitually shows off its strength with the size of sparks it creates by ramming its steel body into boulders.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Lairon
Japanese: コドラ
Japanese (romaji): Kodora
Korean: 갱도라
Chinese (Traditional): 可多拉
Chinese (Simplified): 可多拉
French: Galegon
German: Stollrak
Spanish: Lairon
Italian: Lairon

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 2 Def
: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 35
: 151
: Slow

Breeding

: Monster
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Aron: Level 32.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 11 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Lakeside CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Slippery Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 11 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Lakeside CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Slippery Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50

X 6 areas

Road 18Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46
Terminus Cave (B1F left)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46
Terminus Cave (B1F right)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46
Terminus Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46
Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46

White 2 5 areas

Clay TunnelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Glacier RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Iron RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Rocky Mountain RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Underground RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57

Black 2 5 areas

Clay TunnelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Glacier RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Iron RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Rocky Mountain RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Underground RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45

Emerald 3 areas

Victory Road (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Victory Road (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–42
Victory Road (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44

Sapphire 3 areas

Victory Road (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Victory Road (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–42
Victory Road (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44

Ruby 3 areas

Victory Road (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Victory Road (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–42
Victory Road (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.