Lairon Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Lairon in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 53 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarLairon Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
During territorial disputes, Lairon fight by slamming into each other. Close inspection of their steel armor reveals scratches and dents.
Pokemon Shield Lairon Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shield Lairon Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Lairon via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Metal Claw | steel | Lv. 1 |
| Rock Tomb | rock | Lv. 1 |
| Roar | normal | Lv. 12 |
| Headbutt | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 20 |
| Rock Slide | rock | Lv. 24 |
| Iron Head | steel | Lv. 28 |
| Metal Sound | steel | Lv. 35 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 40 |
| Autotomize | steel | Lv. 46 |
| Iron Tail | steel | Lv. 52 |
| Iron Defense | steel | Lv. 58 |
| Heavy Slam | steel | Lv. 64 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 70 |
| Metal Burst | steel | Lv. 76 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Lairon Locations
Lairon can only be caught in Pokémon Shield at Lakeside Cave, where it appears at Lv. 63 by wanderer (1 spawn).
Lakeside Cave
Crown Tundra2 encounters- wandererLv. 63WanderersBetween the two rocks×1Fixed spot
- wandererLv. 63WanderersNext to the right rock×1Fixed spot