#305 · Pokémon Platinum Redux · changed in this game
Lairon
SteelRockFilter, Rock Head
In Platinum Redux: First found in Mt. Coronet (Grass), and in 1 more area. Its type (Steel / Rock) is the same as in the official games. Base stats total 455, up from 430; 5 of the six changed, most of all Sp. Def (50 → 75). Abilities: it gains Filter and loses Sturdy and Heavy Metal. 11 of its 15 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Platinum, including Barrier and Rock Throw.
Level-up moves 15
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barrier Sharply raises Def (Status) | Psychic | Stat | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Harden Raises user's Def and SpDef | Bug | Stat | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Rock Throw Lowers Def (10%) | Rock | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 4 | Metal Claw Chance to increase Atk (30%) | Steel | Phys | 55 | 100 | 35 |
| 16 | Dig Lowers Accuracy (20%) | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 18 | Headbutt 1/4 Recoil | Normal | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 21 | Battering Ram 1/3 Recoil Makes contact. | Rock | Phys | 85 | 100 | 20 |
| 23 | Iron Head Chance to flinch (25%) | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 25 | Drill Run Chance to increase Spe (30%) | Ground | Phys | 90 | 90 | 20 |
| 26 | Stealth Rock Stealth Rocks effect | Rock | Stat | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 28 | Rock Slide Chance to flinch (25%) | Rock | Phys | 75 | 100 | 20 |
| 30 | Scale Smash Chance to increase Def (30%) Makes contact. | Dragon | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 32 | Scrap Steal Damages target; heals user up to 50% of damage dealt Makes contact. | Steel | Phys | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| 34 | Body Slam Chance to Paralyze (30%) | Normal | Phys | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| 36 | Even Ground Pain Split effect Does not make contact. | Ground | Stat | 0 | 0 | 20 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 28
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Body Slam Veilstone City, and you need Rock Climb to reach it. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Pokémon League | Normal | 75 |
| TM02 | Giga Impact Galactic Veilstone. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Victory Road | Steel | 95 |
| TM06 | Mud-Slap Route 203. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Floaroma Town | Ground | 55 |
| TM08 | Rapid Spin Route 202. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Floaroma Town | Flying | 60 |
| TM19 | Slack Off Oreburgh Tunnel, and you need Surf to reach it. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Route 222 | Normal | — |
| TM24 | Drill Run Jungle Path. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Pastoria City | Ground | 90 |
| TM29 | Barrier Route 209. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Route 213 | Psychic | — |
| TM30 | Zen Headbutt Galactic Veilstone. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Victory Road | Psychic | 100 |
| TM36 | Thunder Wave Valor Lakefront, and you need Surf, Rock Climb to reach it. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Victory Road | Electric | — |
| TM40 | Bulk Up Route 215. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Pastoria City | Fighting | — |
| TM42 | Tectonic Shift Route 208, and you need Rock Climb to reach it. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Pokémon League | Ground | 80 |
| TM43 | Flame Charge Wayward Cave. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Veilstone City | Fire | 55 |
| TM46 | Sandstorm Route 207. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Hearthome City | Rock | — |
| TM47 | Rock Tomb Route 204. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Hearthome City | Rock | 70 |
| TM49 | Power Whip Route 211. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Route 217 | Grass | 110 |
| TM50 | Stone Edge Route 208, and you need Waterfall to reach it. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Pokémon League | Rock | 110 |
| TM61 | Earthquake Valley Windworks, and you need Surf to reach it. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Route 222 | Ground | 85 |
| TM70 | Ancient Power Route 207. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Veilstone City | Rock | 90 |
| TM75 | Flamethrower Ruin Maniac Cave. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Celestic Town | Fire | 80 |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock Oreburgh Gym, once you have beaten Roark. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Eterna City | Rock | — |
| TM78 | Magnet Bomb Route 210. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Route 217 | Steel | 85 |
| TM80 | Iron Head Solaceon Ruins. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Route 213 | Steel | 80 |
| TM82 | Draconic Slam Veilstone City. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Pastoria City | Dragon | 100 |
| TM87 | Dragon Rage Small Marsh, and you need Surf to reach it. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Route 222 | Dragon | 100 |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon Canalave Gym, once you have beaten Byron. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Route 222 | Steel | 70 |
| HM04 | Strength Iron Island | Fighting | 75 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash Oreburgh Gate | Fighting | 55 |
| HM08 | Rock Climb Route 217 | Rock | 80 |
Where to find Lairon
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Coronet | Grass | ||
| Berry House | Palmer |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves at Lv. 38. The documentation gives the level but not what it turns into.