Aggron Best Moveset
Mega Aggron drops Rock type entirely, becoming pure Steel at 230 Defense with AbilityFilter reducing super-effective damage by 25%. Held ItemAggronite and 140 Attack give the moveset real physical offense behind the highest non-legendary Defense stat available. Steel TermStab fires on 50 Speed cooldowns.
Rock/Steel had terrible defensive typing in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). 4x weak to Fighting and Ground. 180 Defense was amazing but those weaknesses negated it.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Focus Punch
- Thunder Wave
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Rock Head plus Head Smash was a monstrous combo in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 150-power Rock STAB with no recoil from 110 Attack. Raw destruction.
Best Moves
Best Build
Aggron best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rock Polish
Recommended Teammates
Same Head Smash formula in Gen V (Black & White). 4x weaknesses limited when Aggron could switch in safely, but when it attacked, few things survived.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Mega Aggron became pure Steel with Filter in Gen VI (X & Y), removing the 4x weaknesses entirely. Base Aggron was irrelevant without the Mega Stone.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Metal Burst
- Iron Head
- Head Smash
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Mega Aggron was decent but base form dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Rock/Steel's defensive weaknesses were unforgivable without the Mega's retyping.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
- Endeavor
- Counter
Recommended Teammates
No Mega form in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 180 Defense couldn't compensate for 4x weakness to the two most common offensive types in the format.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Metal Burst
- Stealth Rock
- Reversal
- Head Smash
Recommended Teammates
Aggron Weakness
Type-wise, Aggron takes extra damage from Fighting, Ground, and Water. Watch out for Fighting and Ground attacks, those deal 4x damage. Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 8 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Aggron's physical bulk (base 180 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting, Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Normal, Flying |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Aggron Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Aggron
Marshadow can KO Aggron with Close Combat (89-105%). Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 101-119%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aggron View Marshadow builds →Shadow Sneak8-9% Close Combat 4x89-105%KO | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPowerconstruct ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Zygarde builds →
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 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Aggron View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 4x101-119%KO Mach Punch 4x55-65% Knock Off15-17% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aggron View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 4x116-136%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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Evolution
Aggron is the final form in a three-stage chain from Aron through Lairon. Breeding this form produces Aron eggs (slow to hatch). Evolving from Aron gave Aggron the biggest boost in Defense (+80), bringing the total to 530 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Aggron to get Aron eggs using 81 partners from the Monster egg group.
How to Get Aggron
moderate rates across 2 locations for Aggron in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Aggron in LZA
The path to Aggron starts with Aron at Lv. 28-65 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AronWild Zone 14Lv.28-30OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 14Lv.36-37OverworldLegends: Z-A- Step 3Aggron ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.54-55OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.64-65OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Lairon (Step 2)
You're catching Aron first, not Aggron. Aron appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Aggron in BDSP
To get Aggron, start by catching Aron through walking and special encounters at Lv. 29-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AronFuego IronworksLv.29-30Using PokeRadarBrilliant DiamondRate 22%Big Bluff CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameGlacial CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameIcy CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRocky CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameWhiteout CaveLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve LaironBig Bluff CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameGlacial CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameIcy CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRocky CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameWhiteout CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameor evolve from Aron (Step 1)
Step 3Aggron ✓
You're catching Aron first, not Aggron. Aron appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
2 encounter spots for Aggron at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Base Stats
Aggron's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Defense EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Aggron has a horn sharp enough to perforate thick iron sheets. It brings down its opponents by ramming into them horn first.
Aggron Guide
Aggron has a 530 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a balanced. Base 180 Defense is where it shines.
Yes. Mega Aggron hits 630 BST, a solid jump from the base 530. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
Aggron's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), Golem (Ground), and Swampert (Water), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Machamp is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. Aggron has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Sturdy is the go-to ability for Aggron. It prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Its hidden ability Heavy Metal can work in specific setups. Rock Head is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Aggron fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Game Availability
Aggron first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and spans 15 games across 8 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 6, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves