Metal Claw + Iron Head
The best Steel-type moveset for Aron is Metal Claw and Iron Head (7.20 DPS, 89.4 TDO). In raids, Aron ranks #188 among Steel-type attackers (F Tier).
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Aron is a Steel- and Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Aron has a maximum CP of 1,478. It is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Aron is Metal Claw and Iron Head.
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Aron takes increased damage from:
Fighting256.0%
Ground256.0%
Water160.0%
Aron takes reduced damage from:
Poison24.4%
Flying39.1%
Normal39.1%
Bug62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Ice62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Rock62.5%
| 1. | Metal Claw | Iron Head | 6.00 | 7.20 | 89.4 |
| 2. | Metal Claw | Rock Tomb | 5.47 | 6.57 | 81.6 |
| 3. | Metal Claw |  Body Slam | 5.47 | 6.56 | 81.5 |
| 4. | Metal Sound | Iron Head | 5.31 | 6.37 | 79.2 |
| 5. | Tackle | Iron Head | 5.14 | 6.17 | 76.7 |
| 6. | Metal Sound | Body Slam | 4.82 | 5.78 | 71.9 |
| 7. | Metal Sound | Rock Tomb | 4.81 | 5.77 | 71.7 |
| 8. | Tackle | Body Slam | 4.74 | 5.69 | 70.7 |
Tackle
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0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Metal Claw650.5s| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.4s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Metal Sound460.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.7s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
Body Slam50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Rock Tomb65503.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialRock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Iron Head60502.0s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Aron's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Aron's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Aron has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
At level 50, Aron can reach 1,478 CP. The raid CP range is 696 to 747 without a weather boost or 870 to 934 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 522 to 560 CP.
 Max CP | 1478 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 522 CP - 560 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 696 CP - 747 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 696 CP - 747 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 870 CP - 934 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Aron Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 CP | 2 | 57 CP | 3 | 97 CP |
| 4 | 136 CP | 5 | 176 CP | 6 | 215 CP |
| 7 | 255 CP | 8 | 294 CP | 9 | 334 CP |
| 10 | 373 CP | 11 | 411 CP | 12 | 448 CP |
| 13 | 485 CP | 14 | 523 CP | 15 | 560 CP |
| 16 | 597 CP | 17 | 635 CP | 18 | 672 CP |
| 19 | 710 CP | 20 | 747 CP | 21 | 784 CP |
| 22 | 822 CP | 23 | 859 CP | 24 | 896 CP |
| 25 | 934 CP | 26 | 971 CP | 27 | 1009 CP |
| 28 | 1046 CP | 29 | 1083 CP | 30 | 1121 CP |
| 31 | 1139 CP | 32 | 1158 CP | 33 | 1177 CP |
| 34 | 1195 CP | 35 | 1214 CP | 36 | 1233 CP |
| 37 | 1251 CP | 38 | 1270 CP | 39 | 1289 CP |
| 40 | 1307 CP | 41 | 1324 CP | 42 | 1341 CP |
| 43 | 1358 CP | 44 | 1375 CP | 45 | 1392 CP |
| 46 | 1409 CP | 47 | 1426 CP | 48 | 1443 CP |
| 49 | 1461 CP | 50 | 1478 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Aron's Steel and Rock-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Aron.
Steel RockMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #304 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.41 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 2510000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  5 Mega Energy |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Aron in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Aron
Lairon
Aggron
Mega Aggron
Shadow Aron
Shadow Lairon
Shadow AggronThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  |  | |
| 0.2 m | 0.21 m | 0.41 m | 0.62 m | 0.82 m |
Aron's height ranges from 0.2009 m to 0.82 m, with the average being 0.41 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.2009 m0′08″ | 0.205 m0′08″ |
| XS | 0.205 m0′08″ | 0.3075 m1′00″ |
| M | 0.3075 m1′00″ | 0.5125 m1′08″ |
| XL | 0.5125 m1′08″ | 0.615 m2′00″ |
| XXL | 0.615 m2′00″ | 0.82 m2′08″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Aron Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Aron from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Aron in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Aron. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Ruby | This POKéMON has a body of steel. To make its body, ARON feeds on iron ore that it digs from mountains. Occasionally, it causes major trouble by eating bridges and rails. |
| Sapphire | ARON has a body of steel. With one all-out charge, this POKéMON can demolish even a heavy dump truck. The destroyed dump truck then becomes a handy meal for the POKéMON. |
| Emerald | A POKéMON that is clad in steel armor. A new suit of armor is made when it evolves. The old, discarded armor is salvaged as metal for making iron products. |
| FireRed, LeafGreen | It eats iron to build its steel body. It is a pest that descends from mountains to eat bridges and train tracks. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | It usually lives deep in mountains. However, hunger may drive it to eat railroad tracks and cars. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | When it evolves, it sheds the steel carapace that covered its whole body and develops a new one. |
| Black 2, White 2 | In order to build up its steel body, it eats iron ore. This pesky Pokémon is known to eat railroad tracks. |
| X | It usually lives deep in mountains. However, hunger may drive it to eat railroad tracks and cars. |
| Y | When it evolves, it sheds the steel carapace that covered its whole body and develops a new one. |
| Omega Ruby | This Pokémon has a body of steel. To make its body, Aron feeds on iron ore that it digs from mountains. Occasionally, it causes major trouble by eating bridges and rails. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Aron has a body of steel. With one all-out charge, this Pokémon can demolish even a heavy dump truck. The destroyed dump truck then becomes a handy meal for the Pokémon. |
| Sword | It eats iron ore—and sometimes railroad tracks— to build up the steel armor that protects its body. |
| Shield | When Aron evolves, its steel armor peels off. In ancient times, people would collect Aron’s shed armor and make good use of it in their daily lives. |
The best moves for Aron in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Iron Head. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.2 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 89.4.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Steel and Rock-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock, Flying, Normal, and Poison-type moves.
Aron’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,307 CP and 1,478 CP at Level 50.
Aron can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Aron cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Aron: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, Mega Lucario, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.
Regular Aron
Shiny Aron
