Lairon, Ruby & Sapphire 36/109, uncommon

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Lairon

Ruby & Sapphire 36/109 • uncommon

Set: Ruby & Sapphire
Number: 36/109
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2003
Energy type: metal energy
Market price: $2.40
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$2.40market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$2.38 – $2.56 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a metal-type card from the Ruby & Sapphire series, Lairon brings a sturdy defensive presence to the table. Its status as an uncommon find makes it a reliable staple for collectors looking to represent the evolution of this iron-clad creature.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyRam20

Cost: metal energy colorless energy colorless energyMetal Claw40

Weaknessfire energy×2Resistancegrass energy-30Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Lairon card was released in 2003 as part of the Ruby & Sapphire expansion, which marked the debut of the third generation of Pokémon in the trading card game. This set was produced by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo to align with the release of the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire video games on the Game Boy Advance. The transition to this era saw a significant update to the card template design, characterized by the inclusion of the 'ex' mechanics and a refined look for the card's information boxes.

The artwork for this specific card was rendered by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran artist known for his significant contributions to the TCG since its inception. Arita utilized a distinct, grounded style to capture the armored, industrial nature of Lairon, a Rock/Steel-type Pokémon. The design aimed to emphasize the creature's metallic texture and sturdy anatomy, fitting its status as an uncommon-tier card that bridged the gap between basic forms and the more powerful, evolved Pokémon of the Ruby and Sapphire meta.

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About

About Lairon

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