Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Aron

Aron

STEEL

ROCK

Iron Armor Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Aron is a Steel and Rock Type Iron Armor Pokémon, with a 23.5% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Aron can be found with Sturdy, Rock Head and Heavy Metal as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 330 combined Base Stats.

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Aron Stats and Abilities

Based on Aron Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Aron Highest IV Stat is Defense 100 and the Lowest being Speed 30.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	50	210	304
E	Attack	70	130	262
D	Defense	100	184	328
F	Special Attack	40	76	196
F	Special Defense	40	76	196
F	Speed	30	58	174
F	Total	330

Best Held Items	Adamant Orb Hard Stone Iron Plate Rock Incense Stone Plate
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Hard Stone
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 Defense
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	180 (23.5% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Monster
Egg Cycles	35 (8,739–8,995 steps)

Sturdy Ability 1	Sturdy allows the Pokémon to survive with 1 HP if attacked at full HP with an attack that would otherwise knock it out. It also prevents One-Hit-KO moves (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold).
Rock Head Ability 2	Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Heavy Metal Hidden Ability	Heavy Metal doubles the Pokémon's weight in battle. Increasing weight affects these moves:

How To Evolve Aron in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Aron requires (Level 32) to evolve into Lairon and then (Level 42) to evolve into Aggron.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Aron	Level 32 →	Lairon	Level 42 →	Aggron

Where To Find Aron in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Aron has 6 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Lairon, within the Big Bluff Cavern location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Fuego Ironworks
Fuego Ironworks	20 - 5%	Aron Lv. 29-30
Whiteout Cave
	National	Aron Lv. 16-63
	National	Lairon Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave
	National	Aron Lv. 16-63
	National	Lairon Lv. 16-63
Icy Cave
	National	Aron Lv. 16-63
	National	Lairon Lv. 16-63
Glacial Cavern
	National	Aron Lv. 16-63
	National	Lairon Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern
	National	Aron Lv. 16-63
	National	Lairon Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Aron Weakness

Aron is a Steel and Rock Type pokemon. This will cause Aron to take More Damage from Water, Fighting, Ground Type Moves, and Less Damage from Rock, Bug, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Poison, Normal, Flying Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Fighting Ground
2.0x More Damage	Water
0.5x Less Damage	Rock Bug Psychic Ice Dragon Fairy
0.25x Less Damage	Normal Flying
Immune to Damage	Poison

What pokemon is Aron Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND
S	Manaphy WATER

What pokemon is Aron Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus NORMAL
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING

Best Aron Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Aron Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
56	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
44	Iron Tail	Physical	150	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
36	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	User receives recoil damage.
28	Iron Head	Physical	120	100	15	May cause flinching.

Best Moveset for Aron TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	150	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM96	Strength	Physical	80	100	15

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Aron Lv Up Moves

Aron TM Moves

Aron Egg Moves

Aron Level Up Moves

List of Moves Aron can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Harden NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
4	Metal Claw STEEL	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical May raise user's Attack.
8	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
12	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
16	Headbutt NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
20	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
24	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
28	Iron Head STEEL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
33	Metal Sound STEEL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
36	Take Down NORMAL	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
40	Autotomize STEEL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Reduces weight and sharply raises Speed.
44	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
48	Iron Defense STEEL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Sharply raises user's Defense.
52	Heavy Slam STEEL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
56	Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
60	Metal Burst STEEL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Deals damage equal to 1.5x opponent's attack.

Aron TM Moves

List of Moves Aron can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM03	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave ELECTRIC	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM65	Shadow Claw GHOST	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM69	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Aron Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Aron can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Curse GHOST	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
Dragon Rush DRAGON	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
Endeavor NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
Head Smash ROCK	Power: 225 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Stomp NORMAL	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May cause flinching.
Mud-Slap GROUND	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
Body Slam NORMAL	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Screech NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
Iron Head STEEL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
Superpower FIGHTING	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
Reversal FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.

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