steel type

Lairon

C

#0305 · Gen 3 · BST 430

SteelRock
Legal M-A
Usage rate
2.2%
Estimated win rate48.6%

Base stats

HP60
Atk90
Def140
SpA50
SpD50
Spe40

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP135
Atk110
Def160
SpA70
SpD70
Spe60

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP135
Atk110
Def160
SpA70
SpD70
Spe60

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 135 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)110160707060
Lonely121144707060
Brave121160707054
Adamant121160637060
Naughty121160706360
Bold99176707060
Docile(neutral)110160707060
Relaxed110176707054
Impish110176637060
Lax110176706360
Timid99160707066
Hasty110144707066
Serious(neutral)110160707060
Jolly110160637066
Naive110160706366
Modest99160777060
Mild110144777060
Quiet110160777054
Bashful(neutral)110160707060
Rash110160776360
Calm99160707760
Gentle110144707760
Sassy110160707754
Careful110160637760
Quirky(neutral)110160707060

Role · Legality

Trick Room

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Lairon is a Steel/Rock-type Pokémon that tends to fit a trick room role in VGC, commonly paired with Salamence Mega and checked by Zamazenta Crowned. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Steel-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Salamence Mega

Weaknesses

  • Depends on team support
  • Matchup dependent
  • Watch out for Zamazenta Crowned

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Lairon's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Lairon, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • steel type
    Special

    Special Steel STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • steel type
    Physical

    Physical Steel STAB with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • rock type
    Physical

    High-power Rock STAB with high crit rate.

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    80%
    PP
    5
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • bug type
    Physical

    Deals damage then switches the user out.

    Pow
    70
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20

Suggested usage notes

Lairon performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Trick Room Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Laironwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

Partners · Counters · Checks

Frequently asked questions

Is Lairon good in ChampionsVGC?

Lairon can fit a trick room role, commonly alongside Salamence Mega and kept in check by Zamazenta Crowned. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

What types is Lairon?

Lairon is Steel/Rock-type.

All figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.