Lairon #37
📉 Dip AlertLairon #37 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $34.99, 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.
Lairon #37 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Lairon at a glance
- Recent averages: €0.82 (7d), €1.04 (30d).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Ruby & Sapphire, EX series, 2003.
- Live market value $34.99 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.07.
Lairon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lairon #37.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.23
- Mid
- $28.30
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.24
- Mid
- $2.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lairon #37
Card #37 of Ruby & Sapphire is Lairon, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). The card carries 80 HP and Metal typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $34.99, spanning $5.23–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #37 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Aron
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Lairon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lairon #37 — the playability layer behind the price.
Magnitude
Does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
One-Two Strike
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Lairon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lairon #37.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($34.99), Normal ($2.54) — 2 versions in total.
A $34.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $34.99, Lairon draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Lairon at a trend of €1.07, an average sold price of €1.28 and a near-mint floor of €0.05.
Lairon price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.82 over 7 days versus €1.04 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-21.2%).
Latest daily average €0.50 against a trend price of €1.07.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $34.99–$34.99. The most recent snapshot of $34.99 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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.
On a $34.99 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $30.05 via eBay's default tier, $30.23 on TCGplayer, $32.89 on Cardmarket, $30.88 on Whatnot and $34.99 selling directly — a $4.94 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Lairon #37.
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 #37 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Lairon #37.
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 $34.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $36.11 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $80.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.23 (3.0% 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 Ruby & Sapphire
Within Ruby & Sapphire it is the #27 most valuable of 98 tracked cards; the set median is $21.10.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 73%.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Lairon valuable
- Classic-era (2003) 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.
- The Mitsuhiro Arita artwork gives Lairon appeal beyond pure playability.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- At $34.99 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Lairon
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $34.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Lairon can realise well above the $5.23 low end.
- 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 $34.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.82 and €1.04) to time entries and exits.
Lairon value questions
How much is Lairon worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $34.99 (low $5.23, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.07.
Should I buy Lairon?
The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Lairon?
Lairon is a Uncommon card from Ruby & Sapphire (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Lairon are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($34.99), Normal ($2.54). 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 $34.99. 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 Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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