Lairon, Crystal Guardians 36/100, uncommon

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Lairon

Crystal Guardians 36/100 • uncommon

Set: Crystal Guardians
Number: 36/100
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2006
Energy type: metal energy
Market price: $1.03
Artist: Hajime Kusajima

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What it's worth

$1.03market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.74 – $1.05 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a metal-type card from the Crystal Guardians set, this Lairon stands out as a functional piece of any collection. Its uncommon status makes it a notable find for those interested in the specific series aesthetic and the tactical variety offered by metal-type cards.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energyRoar

Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any.

Cost: metal energy colorless energy colorless energyMetal Charge50

Put 1 damage counter on Lairon.

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

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in July 2006 as part of the EX Crystal Guardians expansion, this Lairon card reflects the strategic focus of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's EX era. The set drew inspiration from the Hoenn region, specifically focusing on the crystalline caverns and elemental themes found within the Ruby and Sapphire games. As an Uncommon card, it was designed as a bridge between basic Pokémon and their final evolutions, serving a functional role in gameplay by allowing players to evolve their Aron into a formidable Steel-type defender.

The artwork features Lairon in a stylized, industrial aesthetic consistent with the illustrative trends of the mid-2000s. The card was part of a larger push by the Pokémon Company to emphasize dual-type mechanics and unique energy interactions during the EX series. Upon its release, it was noted by the TCG community for its reliable defensive capabilities in the evolving metagame, helping to solidify the Steel type's reputation for durability within the competitive landscape of the time.

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About

About Lairon

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