Aron
TL;DR. Aron is a steel/rock-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 330. This POKéMON has a body of steel. To make its body, ARON feeds on iron ore that it digs from mountains. Occasionally, it causes major trouble by eating bridges and rails.
This POKéMON has a body of steel. To make its body, ARON feeds on iron ore that it digs from mountains. Occasionally, it causes major trouble by eating bridges and rails.
Stat spread.
Total of 330. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Aron in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Aron reaches 1,307 CP at level 40 and 1,496 CP as a best buddy.
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Aron in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Aron across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #409 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Aron.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Aron, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Aron?
Aron is a Steel/Rock-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Aron weak to?
Aron takes 4× damage from Fighting, Ground. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water.
What is Aron resistant to?
Aron is immune to Poison. It also resists Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, Normal, Flying.
How does Aron evolve?
Aron evolves into Lairon (Level 32).
What generation is Aron from?
Aron was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0304.
What are Aron's base stats?
Aron has HP 50, Attack 70, Defense 100, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 330.
What are Aron's abilities?
Aron can have the abilities Sturdy, Rock Head, plus the Hidden Ability Heavy Metal.
Is Aron legendary or mythical?
No. Aron is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Aron's best stat?
Aron's highest base stat is Defense at 100, which ranks 62nd of 132 Steel-type Pokémon.
Is Aron good?
Aron has a base stat total of 330, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 113th among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Aron as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Aron is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Aron vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 132 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Aron | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 71 | -21 |
| Attack | 70 | 89 | -19 |
| Defense | 100 | 103 | -3 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 65 | -25 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 75 | -35 |
| Speed | 30 | 57 | -27 |
| Total | 330 | 460 | -130 |
Aron appears in 23 games.
Every mainline release where Aron is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Aron in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 11 games have a known habitat.
Aron appears in 3 episodes.
From AG022 (2003-04-24) through AG060 (2004-01-22).
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Aron has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Aron sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Aron card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Aron
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