Lairon Collector’s Guide: Crimson Invasion #66

Overview

Lairon is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the Crimson Invasion set, numbered 66. It features 100 HP and offers a straightforward, sturdy addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Aron)
• Attacks:
• Metal Claw (20 damage, costs 1 Metal energy)
• Hammer In (80 damage, costs 2 Metal + 2 Colorless energies)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 3

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Lairon from the Sun & Moon Crimson Invasion set, card number 66. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. No release date is specified for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “sm4” and card ID “sm4-66”. The card is a Stage 1 Metal-type Pokémon evolving from Aron, with a distinctive Psychic resistance and Fire weakness.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Specific tournament play notes are unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s detailed artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially given its moderate rarity and collector interest.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion (sm4): This set features Lairon as a solid Stage 1 Metal-type Pokémon with balanced attacks and notable resistance to Psychic-type moves. It fits well into Metal-themed decks but requires a relatively high retreat cost of 3 energy.