Aron
#304 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Aron
The best moves for Aron are Metal Claw and Iron Head when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
14.4dps
36dps
Defense
14.4dps
25dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Aron family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Aron evolves into Lairon which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Aggron costing 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Aggron costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Aron, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Aron is a Steel & Rock Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Ground and Water moves. Aron's strongest moveset is Metal Claw & Iron Head and it has a Max CP of 1,478. Aron evolves into Lairon.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Metal Claw | 6 | 14.4 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Tomb | 65 | 26 |
| Iron Head | 60 | 36 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 25 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Iron Head
36 dps
|
20.5 | 100% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
19.1 | 93% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Rock Tomb
26 dps
|
18.6 | 91% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Body Slam
25 dps
|
18.3 | 89% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Iron Head
36 dps
|
17.4 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Rock Tomb
26 dps
|
15.8 | 77% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Body Slam
25 dps
|
15.5 | 75% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.3 | 74% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
14.4 | 70% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
10 | 49% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Aron?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Aron are:
- Lucario,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Pheromosa,
- Terrakion,
- Groudon.
Aron is a Steel/Rock type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water moves, and especially weak against Fighting and Ground moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
121 |
| Defense |
|
141 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.41 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
560 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
747 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,121 |
|
Level 40 |
1,307 |
|
Level 50 |
1,478 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 934 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,214 |