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Lairon - Rising Rivals (#44)
- Number
- 44
- Illustrator
- Yukiko Baba
- Energy
- Metal
For food, it digs up iron ore. It smashes its steely body against others to fight over territory.
Lairon - Rising Rivals
Lairon is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Rising Rivals Pokémon TCG set, released 2009, illustrated by Yukiko Baba. It sits at card number 44 in the Rising Rivals checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.76 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Lairon has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#44 in Rising Rivals) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 69Solid
Strong market heat. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
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Sale History 63 sales · since 2021-02-01
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Other printings of Lairon
Lairon FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Lairon from Rising Rivals worth?
Recent recorded market price is $1.76 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Lairon?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Lairon has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Lairon?
Yukiko Baba illustrated this card. See Yukiko Baba's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Lairon released?
The Rising Rivals set released in 2009, so this card (#44 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Lairon?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Rising Rivals set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.