#304 · Pokémon Emerald Squared · changed in this game
Aron
SteelRockSturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal (hidden)
In Emerald Squared: First found in Granite Cave 1F (Land, Lv 13-20), and in 4 more areas. Its type (Steel / Rock) and abilities are the same as in the official games. Base stats total 350, up from 330; 2 of the six changed, most of all HP (50 → 60). 6 of its 17 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Emerald, including Rock Tomb and Rock Slide.
Level-up moves 17
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Tackle Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 4 | Metal Claw A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack. | Steel | Phys | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| 8 | Rock Tomb Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| 12 | Roar Switches the foe out or ends wild battle. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 16 | Headbutt A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| 20 | Protect — | Normal | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 24 | Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95 | 10 |
| 28 | Iron Head Slams the foe with a hard head. May cause flinching. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 33 | Metal Sound Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def. | Steel | Stat | — | 85 | 40 |
| 36 | Take Down A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| 40 | Autotomize Sheds additional weight to sharply boost Speed. | Steel | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 44 | Iron Tail Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | Steel | Phys | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| 48 | Iron Defense Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense. | Steel | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 52 | Heavy Slam — | Steel | Phys | — | 100 | 10 |
| 56 | Double Edge | — | — | — | ||
| 60 | Metal Burst Retaliates any hit with greater power. | Steel | Phys | — | 100 | 10 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 34
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down Rusturf Tunnel | Normal | 90 |
| TM005 | Mud Slap Route 104 | — | |
| TM007 | Protect Slateport City — for sale | Normal | — |
| TM011 | Water Pulse Route 106 | Water | 60 |
| TM025 | Facade Petalburg City Gym | Normal | 70 |
| TM027 | Aerial Ace Route 110 Trick House Puzzle 3 | Flying | 60 |
| TM028 | Bulldoze Jagged Pass Grotto | Ground | 60 |
| TM031 | Metal Claw Route 116 | Steel | 50 |
| TM036 | Rock Tomb Rustboro City Gym | Rock | 60 |
| TM047 | Endure Route 117 | Normal | — |
| TM049 | Sunny Day Scorched Slab | Fire | — |
| TM050 | Rain Dance Abandoned Ship Hidden Floor Rooms | Water | — |
| TM051 | Sandstorm Route 114 | Rock | — |
| TM055 | Dig Route 114 Fossil Maniacs House | Ground | 80 |
| TM066 | Body Slam Route 110 Trick House End | Normal | 85 |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk Route 109 | Normal | — |
| TM085 | Rest Lilycove City House 2 | Psychic | — |
| TM086 | Rock Slide Route 115 | Rock | 60 |
| TM089 | Body Press Route 111 (hidden) | Fighting | 80 |
| TM099 | Iron Head Meteor Falls 1F 1R | Steel | 80 |
| TM104 | Iron Defense Granite Cave Stevens Room | Steel | — |
| TM116 | Stealth Rock Route 116 | Rock | — |
| TM121 | Heavy Slam Route 128 (hidden) | Steel | — |
| TM133 | Earth Power Aqua Hideout B1F | Ground | 90 |
| TM134 | Reversal Route 109 (hidden) | Fighting | — |
| TM149 | Earthquake Seafloor Cavern Room 9 | Ground | 100 |
| TM170 | Steel Beam Lilycove City Department Store 4F — for sale | Steel | 140 |
| TM172 | Roar Route 114 | Normal | — |
| TM177 | Spite Pacifidlog Town House 2 | Ghost | — |
| TM191 | Uproar Route 116 (hidden) | Normal | 90 |
| TM204 | Double Edge Lilycove City Department Store 4F — for sale | — | |
| TM205 | Endeavor Lilycove City Department Store 4F — for sale | Normal | — |
| TM223 | Metal Sound Lilycove City Department Store 4F — for sale | Steel | — |
| TM224 | Curse Lilycove City Department Store 4F — for sale | Ghost | — |
Where to find Aron
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Cave 1F | Land | 13-20 | |
| Granite Cave B1F | Land | 13-20 | |
| Granite Cave B2F | Land | 13-20 | |
| Granite Cave Stevens Room | Land | 13-20 | |
| Rustboro City | Land | 5-8 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Lairon at level 32.
- Category: Iron Armor.
- Growth rate: Slow.
- Egg groups: Monster.
- Egg moves: Endeavor, Body Slam, Stomp, Smelling Salts, Curse, Screech, Iron Head, Dragon Rush, Head Smash, Superpower, Stealth Rock, Reversal
- Move tutors: Defense Curl, Shadow Claw, Snore, Stone Strike, Wide Guard
- HM moves: Cut, Rock Smash, Strength