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Aron, the Iron Armor Pokémon — Steel/Rock-type Pokémon official artwork
steelrock
Aron
ID:#304Iron Armor Pokémon
Height
0.4m
Weight
60.0kg
Catch Rate
180
Exp
66
SwordShieldThe Isle Of ArmorThe Crown TundraBrilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus

Aron Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Aron in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 56 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Shining Pearl
Sinnoh

Aron Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry

When Aron evolves, its steel armor peels off. In ancient times, people would collect Aron’s shed armor and make good use of it in their daily lives.

Pokemon Shining Pearl Aron Sprites

Aron front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining PearlPrimary
Aron shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining PearlShiny

Pokémon Shining Pearl Aron Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Aron via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.

MoveTypeRequirement
TacklenormalLv. 1
HardennormalLv. 1
Metal ClawsteelLv. 4
Rock TombrockLv. 8
RoarnormalLv. 12
HeadbuttnormalLv. 16
ProtectnormalLv. 20
Rock SliderockLv. 24
Iron HeadsteelLv. 28
Metal SoundsteelLv. 33
Take DownnormalLv. 36
AutotomizesteelLv. 40
Iron TailsteelLv. 44
Iron DefensesteelLv. 48
Heavy SlamsteelLv. 52
Double EdgenormalLv. 56
Metal BurststeelLv. 60

End of Move Database

Pokémon Shining Pearl Aron Locations

Aron can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Big Bluff Cavern, Glacial Cavern, and Icy Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Whiteout Cave, where you'll find it between Lv. 16 and 63 by cave with a variable spawn rate.

Big Bluff Cavern

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies

Glacial Cavern

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies

Icy Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies

Rocky Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies

Whiteout Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies