Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Iron Tail Heavy Slam
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Heavy Slam costs 50 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Lairon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 511
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 5 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,174 CP
Lairon moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Tail Best STAB | Steel | 14 | 6 | 1.0s | 14 | 6 |
| Metal Claw STAB | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Metal Sound STAB | Steel | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Heavy Slam Best STAB | Steel | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Rock Slide STAB | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Rock Tomb STAB | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Tail | Steel | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5.00 | 3.50 |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Metal Sound | Steel | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Metal Sound builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Lairon is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Lairon
How to get Lairon
- Evolve from
- Aron · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Lairon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 50 | 1,777 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 50 | 1,923 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,138 | 1,204 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,416 | 1,498 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,138 | 1,204 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 860 | 910 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,138 | 1,204 |
Is Lairon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Lairon has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (198 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Lairon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 29 |
| Lv 2 | 91 |
| Lv 3 | 153 |
| Lv 4 | 215 |
| Lv 5 | 277 |
| Lv 6 | 339 |
| Lv 7 | 401 |
| Lv 8 | 463 |
| Lv 9 | 525 |
| Lv 10 | 587 |
| Lv 11 | 646 |
| Lv 12 | 705 |
| Lv 13 | 763 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 822 |
| Lv 15 | 881 |
| Lv 16 | 939 |
| Lv 17 | 998 |
| Lv 18 | 1,057 |
| Lv 19 | 1,116 |
| Lv 20 | 1,174 |
| Lv 21 | 1,233 |
| Lv 22 | 1,292 |
| Lv 23 | 1,351 |
| Lv 24 | 1,409 |
| Lv 25 | 1,468 |
| Lv 26 | 1,527 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,586 |
| Lv 28 | 1,644 |
| Lv 29 | 1,703 |
| Lv 30 | 1,762 |
| Lv 31 | 1,791 |
| Lv 32 | 1,821 |
| Lv 33 | 1,850 |
| Lv 34 | 1,879 |
| Lv 35 | 1,909 |
| Lv 36 | 1,938 |
| Lv 37 | 1,968 |
| Lv 38 | 1,997 |
| Lv 39 | 2,026 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,056 |
| Lv 41 | 2,082 |
| Lv 42 | 2,108 |
| Lv 43 | 2,134 |
| Lv 44 | 2,161 |
| Lv 45 | 2,188 |
| Lv 46 | 2,215 |
| Lv 47 | 2,242 |
| Lv 48 | 2,269 |
| Lv 49 | 2,296 |
| Lv 50 | 2,324 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0305
- Height
- 0.89 m
- Weight
- 120.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0305_POKEMON_LAIRON
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Lairon in Pokemon GO?
Lairon's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Heavy Slam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Lairon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Lairon takes super effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Fighting, Ground (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Poison, Flying, Normal, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Lairon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Lairon reaches 2,324 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,056 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Lairon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Lairon shows 1,174 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,468 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Lairon better than regular Lairon?
Shadow Lairon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Lairon in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Aron (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Lairon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Lairon depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.