Lairon #36
🔥 Hot MoveLairon #36 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $32.74, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Lairon #36 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Lairon at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $32.74 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Uncommon rarity.
- Short-term trend 93.2% (7d vs 30d).
- Crystal Guardians, EX series, 2006.
- Cardmarket values it at €1.05 (EUR).
Lairon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lairon #36.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $23.36
- Mid
- $35.80
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.42
- Mid
- $0.87
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Lairon #36
Lairon is the #36 of 100 card in Crystal Guardians, a classic-era set released in 2006 as part of the EX series. It is a Metal-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Artwork is by Hajime Kusajima; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $32.74, spanning $23.36–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #36 / 100
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Aron
- Pokédex
- #305
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Lairon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lairon #36 — the playability layer behind the price.
Roar
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any.
Metal Charge
Put 1 damage counter on Lairon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Lairon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lairon #36.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($32.74), Normal ($1.19) — 2 versions in total.
At $32.74, Lairon draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $32.74 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.05, with an average sold price of €0.77 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.05.
Lairon price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €1.43 against a 30-day average of €0.74 (+93.2%).
Single-day average: €0.35; Cardmarket trend price €1.05.
Lairon has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $32.74 to $32.74; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Lairon?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Lairon at $32.74 nets roughly $28.10 on eBay, $28.27 on TCGplayer, $30.75 via Cardmarket, $28.87 on Whatnot or $32.74 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.64.
As a uncommon card, Lairon sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Lairon #36.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Lairon?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lairon #36 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Lairon #36.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $32.74 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $31.21 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $78.71 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-0.1% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Lairon within Crystal Guardians
By market value Lairon sits at #53 of 93 in Crystal Guardians (set median $37.50).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 44%.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Lairon valuable
- Priced at $32.74 with steady supply, Lairon sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Lairon is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- As a Metal-type Pokémon card, Lairon is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Hajime Kusajima is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Lairon
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $32.74 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Lairon, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $32.74 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Lairon can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Lairon can realise well above the $23.36 low end.
Lairon value questions
How much is Lairon worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $32.74 (low $23.36, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.05.
Is Lairon a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+93.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Lairon?
Lairon is a Uncommon card from Crystal Guardians (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Lairon?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($32.74), Normal ($1.19). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Lairon sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $32.74. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Lairon's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
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