Lairon (Pokémon)

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Lairon (Japanese: コドラ Kodora) is a dual-type introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from starting at level 32 and evolves into starting at level 42.
==Biology==
Lairon is a stocky, armored with four short legs. Its body is dark gray, and its eyes are sky blue. Its back is covered with segments of iron armor, each with a high ridge and round dark holes on the sides. The sides of its lower jaw have several flat protrusions, and two teeth are visible in its mouth. There are two-pronged metal bands on its legs. The upper band is gray and the lower is silver.
Lairon smashes its steely body against others when battling over territory, and shows off its strength with the size of sparks it creates by ramming into rocks. Close inspection of Lairon has revealed scratches and dents left on the armor from its conflicts. It drinks nutritious mineral spring water and feeds on iron contained in rocks. However it has gotten into conflict with humans over these territories in the past. It builds its nest on where iron ore is buried, which results in it clashing with humans that are iron mining or other Lairon. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Lairon sometimes falls asleep while eating iron ore. The reason is due to Lairon having strong desire to win in future territorial disputes.
===Evolution===
Lairon evolves from and evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: The EVO Mode banner features a Lairon.
===Pokédex entries===
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===Game locations===
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Lairon is available in Version 1.3.0+ and .
====By leveling up====
====By TM/TR====
====By ====
====By tutoring====
====By a prior Evolution====
====By transfer from another generation====
====-only moves====
Move	Card
 	Lairon (EX Ruby & Sapphire 37)
===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Major appearances===
Lairon debuted in A Fan with a Plan, under the ownership of a named Savannah. It reappeared in the following episode, where it was used in the Battle Stage of the . Lairon defeated May's Bulbasaur but lost to Drew's .
In Steeling Peace of Mind!, a Lairon was affected by Team Galactic's meddling on Iron Island. More appeared in the follow-up episode.
In A Pyramiding Rage!, Paul's Lairon battled 's , but was defeated quickly. Lairon was revealed to have evolved in Aggron by Familiarity Breeds Strategy!.
===Minor appearances===
A Lairon appeared in PK13.
A 's Lairon appeared in Deceit and Assist.
In Numero Uno Articuno, Noland's Lairon was living at the .
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Lairon were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past.
In Giratina and the Sky Warrior, a Lairon and its evolutionary relatives helped and stop a broken glacier. During the ending credits, they were eating the ruins of the Megarig.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Lairon were living at Pokémon Hills.
In Tag Team Battle Inspiration!, took a picture of a Lairon.
In Meeting at Terminus Cave!, a Lairon was living inside Terminus Cave.
===Pokédex entries===
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
In Mashing Makuhita, Rono, 's Aron, evolved into a Lairon before her challenge with Brawly in the Dewford Gym. Although he was her highest-level Pokémon, he failed to beat his , but was put into good use against Matt, beating his Pokémon and injuring him badly enough that he was not taken to the Seafloor Cavern sometime later. He evolved into an Aggron on as a result of the training Sapphire underwent alongside .
The rented an Aron, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
A Lairon appeared in a fantasy in Heracross Transforms.
A Lairon appeared in Pinsir Changes.
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
A Lairon appeared in Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden.
===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
Multiple Lairon appeared in PNA3.
==In the TCG==
==In the TFG==
One Lairon figure has been released.
* : 
==Trivia==
===Origin===
Lairon may be based on the , a monster that eats iron in Korean legend. Its draconic appearance may have been inspired by how it appears in of the legend.
Lairon also has a similar body shape to the , a mammal-like from the period. As its Pokémon category suggests, its appearance may also be inspired by s.
====Name origin====
Lairon may be a combination of lairy (slang for aggressive) or lair and .
Kodora may be a combination of 坑道 kōdō (mining tunnel), 小 ko (small) and dragon.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Rono
==External links==
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