Lairon
Lairon is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Rising Rivals (#44). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.76 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2009. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Lairon suits collectors working on Rising Rivals 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 Rising Rivals?
Lairon is a Pokémon card in Rising Rivals numbered 44. For food, it digs up iron ore. It smashes its steely body against others to fight over territory. National Pokédex #305. 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 $1.76 for Lairon. Low and high spread runs $0.70 to $42.70. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $1.76; Normal: $0.48. 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 | Rising Rivals |
|---|---|
| Number | 44 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.76 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.16 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $1.76 |
| Normal | $0.48 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 80 |
|---|---|
| Types | Metal |
| Evolves from | Aron |
| Heavy Metal | ColorlessColorless 10+ Flip a coin for each Metal Energy attached to Lairon. This attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads. |
| Granite Head | MetalColorlessColorless 40 During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Lairon by attacks is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). |
| Weakness | Fire +20 |
How collectible is Lairon?
Lairon is listed as Uncommon in Rising Rivals. 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 Rising Rivals, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Yukiko Baba. 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 Rising Rivals should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Lairon is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Rising Rivals, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $1.76 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $1.76; Normal: $0.48).
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.76 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 $1.76 for ungraded Lairon from Rising Rivals. 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 Rising Rivals (Platinum) as card #44. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
How rare is Lairon?
Our catalog lists Lairon as Uncommon in Rising Rivals. 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 Rising Rivals. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Lairon?
Finish variants of Lairon carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $1.76; Normal: $0.48 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.