Lairon
Lairon is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Ruby & Sapphire (#37). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $5.24 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2003. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Lairon suits collectors working on Ruby & Sapphire who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Lairon from Ruby & Sapphire?
Lairon is a Pokémon card in Ruby & Sapphire numbered 37. It evolves from Aron. National Pokédex #305. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Lairon worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $5.24 for Lairon. Low and high spread runs $26.99 to $259.90. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $5.24; Normal: $2.22. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Ruby & Sapphire |
|---|---|
| Number | 37 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.24 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.84 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $5.24 |
| Normal | $2.22 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 80 |
|---|---|
| Types | Metal |
| Evolves from | Aron |
| Magnitude | Metal 20 Does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) |
| One-Two Strike | ColorlessColorlessColorlessColorless 30+ Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads. |
| Weakness | Fire ×2 |
How collectible is Lairon?
Lairon is listed as Uncommon in Ruby & Sapphire. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Lairon?
Catalog fields: set Ruby & Sapphire, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Lairon from Ruby & Sapphire should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Lairon is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Ruby & Sapphire, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $5.24 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $5.24; Normal: $2.22).
- Illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $5.24 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Lairon worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $5.24 for ungraded Lairon from Ruby & Sapphire. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Lairon from?
Lairon is listed in Ruby & Sapphire (EX) as card #37. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Lairon?
Our catalog lists Lairon as Uncommon in Ruby & Sapphire. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Lairon good for collectors or players?
Lairon includes gameplay stats in Ruby & Sapphire. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Lairon?
Finish variants of Lairon carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $5.24; Normal: $2.22 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.