Lairon Collector’s Guide: Plasma Blast #58

Character Intro

Lairon from the Plasma Blast set is an uncommon card with 90 HP. This sturdy, armored Pokémon features the attack Iron Head, making it a reliable choice in battle and reflecting its defensive nature.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Aron)
• HP: 90
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 4

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Plasma Blast set, card number 58.

Attacks

• Metal Claw: Deals 20 damage for one Metal energy.
• Iron Head: Requires Metal and two Colorless energies; flip until tails, doing 50 damage times the number of heads.

The card has no abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “bw10” and the card number 58. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/bw10/bw10-58.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high retreat cost and reliance on coin flips for the “Iron Head” attack make it a strategic choice for collectors rather than competitive play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Blast: This set introduced a variety of Metal-type Pokémon cards, including this Lairon, which emphasizes strong attacks and defensive capabilities. The set is known for its dynamic artwork and thematic focus on plasma energy.