305: Lairon

Essentials

Lairon

Iron Armor Pokémon

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.

Hidden Ability

Heavy Metal: Doubles the Pokémon's weight.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 305
Original Hoenn: 71
Updated Unova: 167
Mountain Kalos: 100
New Hoenn: 73
Crown Tundra: 192

Names

Japanese: コドラ (kodora)
: コドラ
Official roomaji: Kodora
Korean: 갱도라
Chinese: 可多拉
: 可多拉
French: Galegon
German: Stollrak
Spanish: Lairon
Italian: Lairon

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Monster

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

9180 / 4845

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

151

Effort points

2 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

	5%	Hard Stone
		nothing
	5%	Hard Stone
	5%	Hard Stone
	5%	Hard Stone
	5%	Hard Stone
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Aron	Lairon Level up, starting at level 32	Aggron Level up, starting at level 42

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	60	38.0	293	324
Attack	90	64.5	248	279
Defense	140	97.1	348	379
Special Attack	50	26.9	168	199
Special Defense	50	22.6	168	199
Speed	40	17.8	148	179
Total	430	44.1

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 7/14/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Lairon live in mountains brimming with spring water and iron ore, so these Pokémon often came into conflict with humans in the past.
: During territorial disputes, Lairon fight by slamming into each other. Close inspection of their steel armor reveals scratches and dents.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Iron Armor Pokémon
Color: Gray
Cry
Habitat: mountain
Footprint
Shape: Mensal

Height

2'11.4"
0.9 m

Weight

1200

264.6 lb
120.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Ruby

Sapphire

Emerald

Black 2

White 2

X

Route 18

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 70
Rate: 20

Moves

Steel and Rock moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Lairon's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
								—	Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
4	4	4	4						Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
								—	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
								12	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
7	8	8	8	4	4	4	4		Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
10	11	11	11	8	8	7	7	16	Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
13	15	15	15	11	11	10	10		Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
17	18	18	18	15	15				Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
						13	13		Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
						16	16	20	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
21	22	22	22	18	18	19	19		Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
						22	22		Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
25	25	25	25	22	22				Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
						25	25	24	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						28	28		Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
	29	29	29	25	25			28	Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	34	34	34	29	29				Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	40	40	40	34	34	31	31	35	Metal Sound			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages.
								40	Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
29	45	45	45	40	40	35	35		Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
						39	39		Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
	51	51				43	43		Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
37									Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
			51	45	45	47	47	46	Autotomize			15	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages and halves the user's weight.
								52	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
								58	Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
			56	51	51	51	51	64	Heavy Slam			10	*	100%		Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.
45									Metal Sound			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages.
53			62	56	56			70	Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
	56	56	67	62	62	55	55	76	Metal Burst			10	*	100%		Strikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Aron but not Lairon
									Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
									Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
									Dragon Rush			10	100	75%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
									Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
									Head Smash			5	150	80%		User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.
									Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
									Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
									Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
									Smelling Salts			10	70	100%		If the target is paralyzed, inflicts double damage and cures the paralysis.
									Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
									Stomp			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
									Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
									Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
									Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
									Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
									Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
									Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
									Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
									Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
									Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
									Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
									Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
									Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
									Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
									Spite			10	—	100%		Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
									Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
									Steel Beam			5	140	95%		XXX new effect for mind-blown
									Steel Roller			5	130	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
									Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
									Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
									Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
									Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
								15	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
								16	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
								21	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
								22	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
								24	Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
03	03	03							Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
			01	01	01	01			Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
05	05	05	05	05	05	05	05		Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06		Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10		Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11		Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	25	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
								31	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
								32	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	33	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
								34	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21		Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	23							Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26		Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27		Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	28	28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32		Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
34	34	34							Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37		Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39		Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40		Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	39	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
								48	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
								49	Sand Tomb			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
								54	Rock Blast			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
43	43	43							Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44		Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45		Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	58	58							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			48	48	48	48	48		Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
								76	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
	69	69	69	69	69	69	69		Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
	71	71	71	71	71	71	71		Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
			78	78	78	78	78	81	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
								98	Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
								R01	Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
								R10	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
	76	76							Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
	78	78							Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
	80	80	80	80	80	80	80		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	82	82							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83	83							Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	87	87	87	87	87	87	87		Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
					88	88	88		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	R20	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
								R21	Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
								R26	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
								R27	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
								R31	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
								R35	Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
								R39	Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
								R46	Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
								R67	Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
								R74	Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
								R75	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
								R76	Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
								R79	Heavy Slam			10	*	100%		Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.
								R99	Body Press			10	80	100%		XXX new effect for body-press
						94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
			94	94	94				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
					100	100	100		Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1			Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4			Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6	H6				H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.