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Lairon

LaironSteel Rock
  • snow
  • partlyCloudy
Lairon is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Lairon is a Steel and Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,056 CP and is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Metal Claw / Rock Slide. It is boosted by Snow and Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Lairon Stats and Max CP

158 ATK
198 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2324 CP
Lvl 40
2056 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1468 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1174 CP
Lvl 15 Research
881 CP

Lairon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Lairon PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Lairon packs low stats that don't give it enough power to fit in PvE roles.

⚔️ Raids

There is a plethora of better Rock and Steel types to use in Pokémon GO.

🛡️ Gyms

Two double weaknesses (Fighting and Ground) make it a poor Gym defender.

Lairon PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Lairon can be used in the Great and Ultra League but it underperforms in both cases. Fast Moves like Counter and Mud-Slap punish this Pokémon, and it does nothing notable other than walling Fairy types. Even then, Bastiodon does that better.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#261
SteelSteel-type
#106
RockRock-type
#163
Great LeagueGreat League
#512
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#617

Lairon Type Chart

Lairon takes increased damage from:Lairon takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting256.0%
GroundGround256.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Lairon takes reduced damage from:Lairon takes reduced damage from:

PoisonPoison24.4%
FlyingFlying39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
IceIce62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Lairon best moveset

Moves

Metal Claw + Rock Slide

Rock
SteelMetal Claw
RockRock Slide
Lairon's best Rock-type moveset is Metal Claw / Rock Slide, with 9.61 DPS and 182.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow and Partly Cloudy weather. Lairon ranks #163 (D Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
1.SteelMetal ClawSteelHeavy Slam8.819.96188.8
2.SteelMetal ClawRockRock Slide8.519.61182.2
3.SteelIron TailSteelHeavy Slam8.309.38177.9
4.SteelIron TailRockRock Slide8.119.16173.8
5.SteelMetal SoundSteelHeavy Slam8.029.06171.8
6.SteelMetal SoundRockRock Slide7.748.74165.8
7.SteelMetal ClawRockRock Tomb7.388.34158.2
8.SteelMetal ClawNormalBody Slam7.338.28157.1
1–8 of 12

Fast Attacks

  • SteelMetal Claw650.5s
    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
    Damage6
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy7

    Effects
    Metal Claw has no special effects.
    See Metal Claw details page ↗
  • SteelIron Tail1461.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Iron Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy7

    Effects
    Iron Tail has no special effects.
    See Iron Tail details page ↗
  • SteelMetal Sound460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Metal Sound
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy8

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

Charged Attacks

  • NormalBody Slam50332.0s
    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
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Body Slam has no special effects.
    See Body Slam details page ↗
  • RockRock Tomb65503.0s
    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
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Rock Tomb details page ↗
  • RockRock Slide75502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Rock Slide has no special effects.
    See Rock Slide details page ↗
  • SteelHeavy Slam70502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Heavy Slam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50

    Effects
    Heavy Slam has no special effects.
    See Heavy Slam details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Lairon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Lairon'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 Lairon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Lairon CP Chart

CP Chart

Lairon reaches a maximum of 2,056 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,110–1,174 CP, rising to 1,388–1,468 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 833–881 CP.

Max CPMax CP2056 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch833 CP - 881 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1110 CP - 1174 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1110 CP - 1174 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1388 CP - 1468 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
129 CP291 CP3153 CP
4215 CP5277 CP6339 CP
7401 CP8463 CP9525 CP
10587 CP11646 CP12705 CP
13763 CP14822 CP15881 CP
16939 CP17998 CP181057 CP
191116 CP201174 CP211233 CP
221292 CP231351 CP241409 CP
251468 CP261527 CP271586 CP
281644 CP291703 CP301762 CP
311791 CP321821 CP331850 CP
341879 CP351909 CP361938 CP
371968 CP381997 CP392026 CP
402056 CP412082 CP422108 CP
432134 CP442161 CP452188 CP
462215 CP472242 CP482269 CP
492296 CP502324 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#305
Height0.89 m
Weight120 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy5 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
AronAron
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
LaironLairon
LaironLairon
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
AggronAggron
  • Aron evolves into Lairon which costs 25 Candy.
  • Lairon evolves into Aggron which costs 100 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Lairon

Photobomb

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

Steel Steel

Rock Rock

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega 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
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Lairon Candy296 Lairon Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Lairon Candy10 Lairon Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Lairon Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Lairon Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Lairon Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Lairon Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Lairon Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Lairon Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Lairon Candy-

Lairon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Lairon 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 Lairon in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Lairon family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Lairon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

AronAron
LaironLairon
AggronAggron
Mega Aggron (Mega)Mega Aggron
Shadow Aron (Shadow)Shadow Aron
Shadow Lairon (Shadow)Shadow Lairon
Shadow Aggron (Shadow)Shadow Aggron

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
LaironLaironLaironScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmLaironLairon
0.44 m0.45 m0.89 m1.34 m1.78 m

Lairon's height ranges from 0.44 m to 1.78 m, with the average being 0.89 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Lairon in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.4361 m0.445 m
1′05″1′06″
XS0.445 m0.89 m
1′06″2′11″
M0.6675 m1.1125 m
2′02″3′08″
XL1.1125 m1.335 m
3′08″4′05″
XXL1.335 m1.78 m
4′05″5′10″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability20.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability10.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Lairon

Lairon high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Lairon. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Lairon Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

LaironLaironLaironLairon

Lairon Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyLAIRON 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.
SapphireLAIRON 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.
EmeraldWhen 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.
FireRed, LeafGreenIt habitually shows off its strength with the size of sparks it creates by ramming its steel body into boulders.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteFor food, it digs up iron ore. It smashes its steely body against others to fight over territory.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt loves iron ore. Groups of them fight for territory by bashing one another with their steel bodies.
Black 2, White 2Lairon fight over territory, and when their steel bodies collide, sparks fly.
XIt loves iron ore. Groups of them fight for territory by bashing one another with their steel bodies.
YIt habitually shows off its strength with the size of sparks it creates by ramming its steel body into boulders.
Omega RubyLairon 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 SapphireLairon 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.
SwordLairon live in mountains brimming with spring water and iron ore, so these Pokémon often came into conflict with humans in the past.
ShieldDuring territorial disputes, Lairon fight by slamming into each other. Close inspection of their steel armor reveals scratches and dents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Lairon’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Steel and Rock-type Pokémon, Lairon is especially weak against Fighting and Ground-type moves, and weak against Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Lairon in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Lairon in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Heavy Slam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.956 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 188.827.

How does Lairon perform in Raids?

Lairon's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Lairon rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Lairon is an E-Tier Steel-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Lairon rank as a Rock-type attacker?

Lairon is a D-Tier Rock-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Lairon?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Lairon: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, Mega Lucario, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.

What is Lairon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Lairon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2056 CP and 2324 CP at Level 50.

Can Lairon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Lairon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Lairon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Lairon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.