Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Lairon

Lairon

Iron Armor Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Lairon is a Steel and Rock Type Iron Armor Pokémon, with a 11.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Lairon can be found with Sturdy, Rock Head and Heavy Metal as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 430 combined Base Stats.

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Lairon Stats & Abilities
Lairon Evolutions
Lairon Locations
Lairon Weakness
Lairon Best Moves
Lairon Level Up Moves
Lairon TM Moves
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Lairon Stats and Abilities

Based on Lairon Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Lairon Highest IV Stat is Defense 140 and the Lowest being Speed 40.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	60	230	324
C	Attack	90	166	306
B	Defense	140	256	416
F	Special Attack	50	94	218
F	Special Defense	50	94	218
F	Speed	40	76	196
D	Total	430


Lairon	Detail
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	2 Defense
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Monster
Egg Cycles	35 (8,739–8,995 steps)


Abilities	Description
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 Lairon in BDSP

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


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Aron	Level 32 →	Lairon	Level 42 →	Aggron

Where To Find Lairon in BDSP

Lairon has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

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%

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= Day Time

= Night Time


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

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Lairon Weakness

Lairon is a Steel and Rock Type pokemon. This will cause Lairon 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 Lairon Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Garchomp
S	Manaphy

What pokemon is Lairon Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza

Best Moves Lairon in BDSP

Best Moveset for Lairon Lv Up Moves based on Power.


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

Best Moveset for Lairon 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.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	150	80	5	High critical hit ratio.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.

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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Lairon Lv Up Moves

Lairon TM Moves

Lairon Level Up Moves

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


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Harden	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
1	Metal Claw	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical May raise user's Attack.
1	Rock Tomb	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
12	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
16	Headbutt	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
20	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
24	Rock Slide	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
28	Iron Head	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
35	Metal Sound	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
40	Take Down	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
46	Autotomize	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Reduces weight and sharply raises Speed.
52	Iron Tail	Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
58	Iron Defense	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Sharply raises user's Defense.
64	Heavy Slam	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
70	Double-Edge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
76	Metal Burst	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Deals damage equal to 1.5x opponent's attack.

Lairon TM Moves

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


TM	Move	Desc
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM69	Rock Polish	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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