Lairon Pokémon Brilliant Diamond: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Lairon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 46 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
SinnohLairon Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Pokedex Entry
During territorial disputes, Lairon fight by slamming into each other. Close inspection of their steel armor reveals scratches and dents.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Lairon Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Brilliant Diamond Lairon Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Lairon via various methods in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| tackle | — | Lv. 1 |
| harden | — | Lv. 1 |
| metal claw | — | Lv. 1 |
| rock tomb | — | Lv. 1 |
| roar | — | Lv. 12 |
| headbutt | — | Lv. 16 |
| protect | — | Lv. 20 |
| rock slide | — | Lv. 24 |
| iron head | — | Lv. 28 |
| metal sound | — | Lv. 35 |
| take down | — | Lv. 40 |
| autotomize | — | Lv. 46 |
| iron tail | — | Lv. 52 |
| iron defense | — | Lv. 58 |
| heavy slam | — | Lv. 64 |
| double edge | — | Lv. 70 |
| metal burst | — | Lv. 76 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Lairon Locations
Lairon can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, 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- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Glacial Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Icy Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Rocky Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Whiteout Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries