#0305 · Gen 3 · 430 BST
Lairon
A Steel/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with an exceptional 140 base Defense. Common ability: Sturdy.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
135/99/144/63/63/54
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
167/156/211/112/112/101
Abilities
It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Lairon
Lairon is a Steel/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 430. A Steel/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with an exceptional 140 base Defense. Common ability: Sturdy.
Best stat: Defense (140 base)
Lairon's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 90 base Attack and 40 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Sturdy
- Rock Head
- Heavy Metal
How to use Lairon competitively
Open the damage calculator with Lairon selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Lairon appears in the species dropdown. Drop Lairon into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0305 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Steel / Rock |
| Abilities | Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal |
| Base Stat Total | 430 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 60 / 90 / 140 / 50 / 50 / 40 |