Lairon Ruby & Sapphire #36
Lairon is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Ruby & Sapphire (#36), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Stage 1 Metal-type Pokémon with 70 HP, evolving from Aron, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $8.46 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $19$19–$19 | |
| PSA 7 | $7$7–$7 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.18 grading fee → 2.2× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $19.00 | $70.18 | −$60 | 2.2× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
5% spreadCurrently 5% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card text
Evolves from Aron.
About the Pokémon
LAIRON tempers its steel body by drinking highly nutritious mineral springwater until it is bloated. This POKéMON makes its nest close to springs of delicious water.
Card details
Other Lairon cards
There are 9 different Lairon printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Ruby & Sapphire #36 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Lairon (Ruby & Sapphire #36) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Lairon from Ruby & Sapphire is worth approximately $8.46 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Lairon rare?
Lairon is a Uncommon card from Ruby & Sapphire (card #36), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $8.46 ungraded.