Lairon Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Lairon 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 46 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
SinnohLairon Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
During territorial disputes, Lairon fight by slamming into each other. Close inspection of their steel armor reveals scratches and dents.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Lairon Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Lairon Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Lairon via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| 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 Shining Pearl Lairon Locations
Lairon 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- 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