Aron

Official artwork of AronSteel Rock Shiny Pokémon icon

Aron is a Steel and Rock-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1478 in Pokémon GO. Aron's best moveset is Metal Claw and Iron Head. It is weather boosted by Snow and Partly Cloudy weather, and it was originally found in the Hoenn region. Shiny Aron is available in Pokémon GO.

Aron is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock, Flying, Normal, and Poison-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1478 CP
Attack121 ATK
Defense141 DEF
Stamina137 STA
Weather Boost
  • snowSnow
  • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedAron can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance1 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#304
Height0.41 m
Weight60 kg
RegionHoenn Generation 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
25 Candy
10000 Candy
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
5 Mega Energy

Aron type chart

Takes increased damage
FightingFighting256.0%
GroundGround256.0%
WaterWater160.0%
Takes decreased damage
PoisonPoison24.4%
FlyingFlying39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
IceIce62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Aron's best moves and movesets

Moves

Aron's best moveset is Metal Claw and Iron Head, with 8.27 DPS (damage per second) and 136.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow weather.

Best Aron moves
DPS8.27
TDO136.03
Score10.2
Weather Boost
  • snow
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Aron with its best moveset, we recommend to use Tackle/Iron Head. You will lose around 5.3% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Aron's strongest moveset (Metal Claw/Iron Head).

Aron moves comparison

The following chart shows Aron's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.SteelMetal Claw SteelIron Head 8.27136.010.2
      2.NormalTackle SteelIron Head 7.83128.89.6
      3.SteelMetal Claw NormalBody Slam 7.43122.39.2
      4.SteelMetal Claw RockRock Tomb 7.36121.29.1
      5.NormalTackle NormalBody Slam 7.07116.38.7
      6.NormalTackle RockRock Tomb 7.01115.48.6

      Fast Attacks

      • NormalTackle5Damage5Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Tackle has no special effects.
        See Tackle details page ↗
      • SteelMetal Claw8Damage7Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage8
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration0.7s
        Damage window0.4s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy6

        Effects
        Metal Claw has no special effects.
        See Metal Claw details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • RockRock Tomb70Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.2s
        Damage window2.3s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy60

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Rock Tomb details page ↗
      • SteelIron Head60Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Iron Head
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage60
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration1.9s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50

        Effects
        Iron Head has no special effects.
        See Iron Head details page ↗
      • NormalBody Slam50Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Body Slam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration1.9s
        Damage window1.2s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy35

        Effects
        Body Slam has no special effects.
        See Body Slam details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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).

      Aron Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Aron's Max CP is at Level 50. Aron Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP1478 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch522 CP - 560 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs696 CP - 747 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids696 CP - 747 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • snowSnow
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      870 CP - 934 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Aron Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Aron Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      118 CP257 CP397 CP
      4136 CP5176 CP6215 CP
      7255 CP8294 CP9334 CP
      10373 CP11411 CP12448 CP
      13485 CP14523 CP15560 CP
      16597 CP17635 CP18672 CP
      19710 CP20747 CP21784 CP
      22822 CP23859 CP24896 CP
      25934 CP26971 CP271009 CP
      281046 CP291083 CP301121 CP
      311139 CP321158 CP331177 CP
      341195 CP351214 CP361233 CP
      371251 CP381270 CP391289 CP
      401307 CP411324 CP421341 CP
      431358 CP441375 CP451392 CP
      461409 CP471426 CP481443 CP
      491461 CP501478 CP

      Aron evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of AronAron
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Thumbnail image of LaironLairon
      Thumbnail image of LaironLairon
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      Thumbnail image of AggronAggron
      • Aron evolves into Lairon which costs 25 Candy.
      • Lairon evolves into Aggron which costs 100 Candy.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Aron

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Aron's Steel and Rock-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Aron.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega Aerodactyl
      RockFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SteelixMega Pokémon iconMega Steelix
      SteelGround
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
      BugSteel
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega Tyranitar
      RockDark
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AggronMega Pokémon iconMega Aggron
      Steel
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega DiancieMega Pokémon iconMega Diancie
      RockFairy
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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 and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Aron Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Aron in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Aron, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Aron costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Aron costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Aron high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                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.

                Aron Pokédex entries

                Hoenn
                VersionsPokédex entry
                RubyThis 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.
                SapphireARON 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.
                EmeraldA 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, LeafGreenIt 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, WhiteIt usually lives deep in mountains. However, hunger may drive it to eat railroad tracks and cars.
                HeartGold, SoulSilverWhen it evolves, it sheds the steel carapace that covered its whole body and develops a new one.
                Black 2, White 2In order to build up its steel body, it eats iron ore. This pesky Pokémon is known to eat railroad tracks.
                XIt usually lives deep in mountains. However, hunger may drive it to eat railroad tracks and cars.
                YWhen it evolves, it sheds the steel carapace that covered its whole body and develops a new one.
                Omega RubyThis 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 SapphireAron 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.
                SwordIt eats iron ore—and sometimes railroad tracks— to build up the steel armor that protects its body.
                ShieldWhen 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.