lairon

Lairon is a Steel/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Steel / Rock

Abilities:

• Sturdy: Prevents being knocked out in one hit, even by moves like Fissure, unless the Pokémon is at full HP.
• Rock Head: Prevents recoil damage from moves that cause recoil.
• Hidden Ability - Heavy Metal: Doubles the Pokémon's weight.

Physical Characteristics:

• Lairon is a quadrupedal Pokémon with a robust, armored body.
• It has a dark gray body covered with a metallic, silver armor.
• Its head features a prominent horn and two smaller horns on each side, with a visor-like ridge above its eyes.
• Its legs are short but powerful, with sharp claws used for digging and climbing.
• Lairon has a prominent underbite, and its mouth is lined with sharp teeth.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Lairon lives in mountainous regions and caves, where it digs tunnels and feeds on iron-rich mineral deposits.
• It is known to be territorial, often clashing with others over territory and food.
• Lairon uses its sturdy body to ram opponents and obstacles, showcasing its strength and tenacity.

In Battle:

• Lairon is known for its high defense stats, making it a formidable physical tank in battles.
• It can utilize moves like Iron Head and Rock Slide to exploit its dual typing offensively.
• It is strong against Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, and Rock types due to its Steel and Rock typing.
• It is weak against Fighting, Ground, and Water types, which can exploit its dual-type vulnerabilities.

Evolution:

• Lairon evolves from Aron starting at level 32.
• It evolves into Aggron starting at level 42.

Interesting Facts:

• Lairon's armor is known to regenerate if it becomes damaged, as it consumes iron to repair itself.
• It is often seen clashing with its evolved form, Aggron, over territory.
• Lairon’s design is inspired by a combination of armored dinosaurs and tanks, reflecting its defensive prowess.
• Due to its heavy armor, it leaves deep footprints in the ground, which can be used to track its movements.
• Despite its heavy appearance, Lairon can move with surprising speed when charging at an opponent.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

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