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{{Pokémon species |
#REDIRECT [[List of Pokémon (301-320)#Lairon]]
image=[[Image:Lairon.png]] |
name=Lairon |
number=305 |
preceding=[[Aron (Pokémon)|Aron]] |
following=[[Aggron]] |
johtonumber= |
johtopreceding= |
johtofollowing= |
hoennnumber=071 |
hoennpreceding=[[Aron (Pokémon)|Aron]] |
hoennfollowing=[[Aggron]] |
japanname=Kodora|
evolvesfrom=[[Aron (Pokémon)|Aron]] |
evolvesto=[[Aggron]] |
generation=Third |
species=[[Iron]] [[Armor]] Pokémon |
stage=Stage 1 |
type=Steel |
type2=Rock |
height=2 [[foot (unit of length)|ft]] 11 [[inch|in]] |
metricheight=0.90 |
weight=265.0 |
metricweight=120.0 |
color=Gray |
shinycolor=Blue eye turns red, back turns a lighter shade of gray, and lower body turns bluish. |
ability=Rock Head / Sturdy |
sigattack=Iron Defense / Take Down |
}}

{{nihongo|'''Lairon'''|コドラ||'''Kodora''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is one of the {{pokenum}} [[List of Pokémon|fictional species]] of Pokémon from the [[Pokémon|Pokémon Franchise]] - a series of [[video game]]s, [[anime]], [[manga]], [[book]]s, [[trading card]]s and other media created by [[Satoshi Tajiri]].

The name Lairon is derived from the word "[[iron]]", and possibly the word "[[lair]]", as its Pokédex entries reference to it being a Pokémon that is very territorial in guarding its lair. It is also very 'lairy' as described in the [[Hoenn]] [[Pokédex]].

==Lairon in the Pokémon games==
Lairon first appears in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'']], and is the second form in the [[Aron]] evolutionary line. It evolves from Aron, and eventually evolves into [[Aggron]].

==In the anime==
Lairon has only had two appearances in the anime, both relating to its usage in Pokémon contests. This can be somewhat misleading- a Lairon is a very formidable Pokémon in battling as well as in Pokémon contests, though somewhat different movesets are used.

==In the card game==

Lairon has appeared in the following sets, mainly as a Metal type card, but sometimes as a fighting type.

* ''EX Ruby and Sapphire'' (2 cards)
* ''EX Sandstorm''
* ''EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua'' (as ''Team Magma's Lairon'') (2 cards)
* ''EX Legend Maker''
* ''EX Holon Phantoms''
* ''EX Crystal Guardians''
* ''EX Power Keepers''

==References==
*The following games and their instruction manuals: [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'', and ''Blue'']]; ''[[Pokémon Yellow]]''; ''[[Pokémon Stadium]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Stadium#Pokémon Stadium 2|Pokémon Stadium 2]]''; [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|''Pokémon Gold'', ''Silver'']], and ''[[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal]]''; [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Pokémon Ruby'', ''Sapphire'']], and ''[[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]''; [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'']]; ''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]'' and ''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''
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*Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
*Loe, Casey, ed. ''Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide''. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.<!--
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Ruby Version & Sapphire Version Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 2003. ISBN 1930206313
*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Colosseum Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., March 2004. ISBN 193020647X-->
*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
*Mylonas, Eric. ''Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide''. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5<!--
*Chiba, Akira et al. ''The Official Pokémon Emerald Version Strategy Guide''. Pokémon USA, Inc., 2005. ISBN 3937336060
*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., September 22 2005. ISBN 1598120026
;Manga volumes
*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu! Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, September 9 1999. ISBN 1569313784
*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Pikachu Shocks Back Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, December 6 1999. ISBN 156931411X
*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, April 5 2000. ISBN 1569314365
*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Surf’s Up, Pikachu Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, June 2000. ISBN 1569314942
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 1: Desperado Pikachu''. VIZ Media LLC, July 6 2000. ISBN 1569315078
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 2: Legendary Pokémon''. VIZ Media LLC, December 6 2000. ISBN 1569315086
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 3: Saffron City Siege''. VIZ Media LLC, August 5 2001. ISBN 1569315604
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 4: The Yellow Caballero: A Trainer in Yellow''. VIZ Media LLC, January 9 2002. ISBN 1569317100
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 5: The Yellow Caballero: Making Waves''. VIZ Media LLC, April 2002. ISBN 1591160278
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 6: The Yellow Caballero: The Cave Campaign''. VIZ Media LLC, September 5 2002. ISBN 1591160286
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 7: The Yellow Caballero: The Pokémon Elite''. VIZ Media LLC, January 2003. ISBN 1569318514-->

==External links==
*[http://www.pokemon.com/ Official Pokémon website]
*[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Lairon_(Pokémon) Bulbapedia] (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Lairon as a species
*{{Serebiidex|305|Lairon}}
*[http://www.pokemondungeon.com/pokedex/lairon.shtml Pokémon Dungeon] Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
*[http://www.psypokes.com/dex/pokedex.php?id=305&view=general PsyPoke] - Lairon Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
*[http://www.smogon.com/advance/lairon Smogon.com] - Lairon Tactical Data
*{{WikiKnowledge|Lairon}}

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Revision as of 22:53, 24 September 2007

Lairon
File:Lairon.png
National Pokédex
Aron - Lairon (#305) - Aggron
Hoenn Pokédex
Aron - Lairon (#071) - Aggron
Japanese nameKodora
Evolves fromAron
Evolves intoAggron
GenerationThird
SpeciesIron Armor Pokémon
TypeSteel / Rock
Height2 ft 11 in (0.90 m)
Weight265.0 pounds (120.2 kg)
AbilityRock Head / Sturdy

Lairon (コドラ, Kodora in original Japanese language versions) is one of the Template:Pokenum fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri.

The name Lairon is derived from the word "iron", and possibly the word "lair", as its Pokédex entries reference to it being a Pokémon that is very territorial in guarding its lair. It is also very 'lairy' as described in the Hoenn Pokédex.

Lairon in the Pokémon games

Lairon first appears in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and is the second form in the Aron evolutionary line. It evolves from Aron, and eventually evolves into Aggron.

In the anime

Lairon has only had two appearances in the anime, both relating to its usage in Pokémon contests. This can be somewhat misleading- a Lairon is a very formidable Pokémon in battling as well as in Pokémon contests, though somewhat different movesets are used.

In the card game

Lairon has appeared in the following sets, mainly as a Metal type card, but sometimes as a fighting type.

  • EX Ruby and Sapphire (2 cards)
  • EX Sandstorm
  • EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua (as Team Magma's Lairon) (2 cards)
  • EX Legend Maker
  • EX Holon Phantoms
  • EX Crystal Guardians
  • EX Power Keepers

References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
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