Lairon (#0305) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk9085–156166–306

Def140130–211256–416

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe4040–10176–196

Total430Higher than 46% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting4×Ground4×Water2×

Resists

Flying¼×Normal¼×Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Ice½×Psychic½×Rock½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

GhostSteelFireGrassElectricDark

Abilities

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.
Heavy MetalHidden ability
Doubles the Pokémon's weight.

Competitive

National DexNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0304AronSteelRock
1. Level 32#0305LaironSteelRock
  1. Level 42#0306AggronSteelRock

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

1Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

12RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

16HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

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

24Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

28Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

35Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

40Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

46AutotomizeRaises the user’s Speed by two stages and halves the user’s weight.SteelStatus——15

52Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

58Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

64Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

70Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

76Metal BurstStrikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage.SteelPhys—100%10

TM / HM / TR 29

TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

TMRoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMRock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20

TMShadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TMStone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Iron Armor Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: 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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 151
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

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