Lairon #45
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #45 in Holon Phantoms, Lairon is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $32.51 ungraded.
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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 #45 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Lairon at a glance
- Live market value $32.51 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Uncommon rarity.
- From Holon Phantoms (EX), released 2006.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.12.
- Short-term trend 79.3% (7d vs 30d).
Lairon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lairon #45.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $20.50
- Mid
- $27.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.40
- Mid
- $0.82
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lairon #45
Holon Phantoms placed Lairon at #45; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2006 within the EX series. The card carries 80 HP and Metal typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and currently trades at $32.51 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $20.50 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Holon Phantoms
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #45 / 110
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Aron
- Pokédex
- #305
- Released
- 2006/05/03
Lairon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lairon #45 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tackle
Iron Head
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Lairon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lairon #45.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $32.51, Normal at $0.82.
At $32.51, Lairon draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $32.51 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 €1.12, with an average sold price of €1.01 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Lairon price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €1.47, 79.3% above the 30-day average of €0.82.
Latest daily average €0.10 against a trend price of €1.12.
Lairon has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $25.08 to $32.51; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 14% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 $32.51 nets roughly $27.90 on eBay, $28.06 on TCGplayer, $30.53 via Cardmarket, $28.67 on Whatnot or $32.51 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.61.
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
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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 #45 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $32.51 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $30.72 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $78.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-0.5% 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 Holon Phantoms
Within Holon Phantoms it is the #63 most valuable of 109 tracked cards; the set median is $44.24.
It sits in the top 43% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo Star (#103), valued at $9,200.00.
What makes Lairon valuable
- At $32.51 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- As a Metal-type Pokémon card, Lairon is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Classic-era cards like Lairon (2006) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Lairon
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $32.51 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $32.51 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Holon Phantoms was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.47 and €0.82) to time entries and exits.
- For Lairon, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Lairon value questions
What is the value of Lairon?
Lairon trades near $32.51 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $20.50–—; Cardmarket shows €1.12.
Will Lairon hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+79.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Lairon rare?
Lairon is a Uncommon card from Holon Phantoms (EX series, 2006). 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 ($32.51), Normal ($0.82). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Lairon?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $32.51. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Lairon?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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