Lairon #38
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertFrom Legend Maker, Lairon (#38) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $18.66 on TCGplayer today.
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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 #38 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Lairon at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €1.59.
- Recent averages: €1.87 (7d), €1.36 (30d).
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- From Legend Maker (EX), released 2006.
- Trades around $18.66 on TCGplayer.
Lairon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lairon #38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $21.83
- Mid
- $40.63
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.20
- Mid
- $0.85
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lairon #38
Card #38 of Legend Maker is Lairon, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2006). It is a Metal-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Artwork is by Naoyo Kimura; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $18.66, spanning $21.83–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Legend Maker
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #38 / 92
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Aron
- Pokédex
- #305
- Released
- 2006/02/13
Lairon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lairon #38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Rest
Remove all Special Conditions and 5 damage counters (all if there are less than 5) from Lairon. Lairon is now Asleep.
Body Slam
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Lairon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lairon #38.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($18.66), Normal ($0.80).
At $18.66 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$18.66 gives Lairon real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Lairon at a trend of €1.59, an average sold price of €1.64 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Lairon price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €1.87 against a 30-day average of €1.36 (+37.5%).
Single-day average: €1.00; Cardmarket trend price €1.59.
Lairon has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $18.66 to $42.00; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 55.6% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 26.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 55.6% 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.
On a $18.66 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $15.89 via eBay's default tier, $15.98 on TCGplayer, $17.38 on Cardmarket, $16.33 on Whatnot and $18.66 selling directly — a $2.77 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 #38.
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 #38 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Lairon #38.
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 $18.66 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $64.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-32.2% 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 Legend Maker
Within Legend Maker it is the #80 most valuable of 88 tracked cards; the set median is $39.14.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 10%.
The set's top card is Regirock Star (#91), valued at $799.00.
What makes Lairon valuable
- Its Metal typing means Lairon has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Artwork by Naoyo Kimura is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Lairon
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $18.66 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $18.66 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Lairon, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.87 and €1.36) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Lairon can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Lairon value questions
What is the value of Lairon?
The current TCGplayer market value is $18.66 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $21.83 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.59.
Is Lairon a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Lairon rare?
Lairon is a Uncommon card from Legend Maker (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 ($18.66), Normal ($0.80). 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 $18.66. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Lairon cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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