Lairon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lairon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lairon
Lairon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 57.500 DPS.
Lairon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Lairon is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Ground (double weak!), Water -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Flying, Normal-type moves as Lairon resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Lairon is Mega Blaziken (57.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (56.833 DPS), and Primal Groudon (51.600 DPS).
Catching Lairon: After defeating Lairon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1138 and 1204 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1416-1498 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lairon from raids will have exactly 1204 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Lairon?
The best counter for Lairon is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 57.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (56.833 DPS) and Primal Groudon (51.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lairon?
Lairon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Lairon weak to?
Lairon is weak to Fighting (double weak), Ground (double weak), Water-type attacks. It resists Poison, Flying, Normal, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lairon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lairon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lairon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lairon from raids will have 1204 CP at level 20, or 1498 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1138. If you see 1204 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lairon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lairon is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Lairon?
For the best moveset for Lairon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lairon stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Lairon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lairon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (44.741 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (44.545 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Lairon in raids?
Weather boost information for Lairon is not currently available. Steel-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.