Lairon #36
🔥 Hot MoveLairon is card #36 from Ruby & Sapphire, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $11.69 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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
- Ruby & Sapphire, EX series, 2003.
- Live market value $11.69 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- 7-day average €1.21; 30-day average €0.82.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.03.
Lairon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lairon #36.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.68
- Mid
- $10.93
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.25
- Mid
- $2.20
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Lairon a good deal?
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About Lairon #36
Lairon is the #36 of 109 card in Ruby & Sapphire, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. A Metal-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $11.69 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $8.68 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #36 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Aron
- Pokédex
- #305
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Lairon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lairon #36 — the playability layer behind the price.
Ram
Metal Claw
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Lairon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lairon #36.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($11.69), Normal ($2.42).
$11.69 gives Lairon real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $11.69 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Lairon at a trend of €1.03, an average sold price of €1.24 and a near-mint floor of €0.05.
Lairon price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.21 over 7 days versus €0.82 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+47.6%).
Single-day average: €0.20; Cardmarket trend price €1.03.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Lairon, with a recorded low of $11.69 and high of $11.69; current value is at 100% of that band.
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 · 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 $11.69 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $9.84 via eBay's default tier, $9.90 on TCGplayer, $10.76 on Cardmarket, $10.12 on Whatnot and $11.69 selling directly — a $1.85 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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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
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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 $11.69 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 $57.67 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-47.5% 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 Ruby & Sapphire
Within Ruby & Sapphire it is the #81 most valuable of 98 tracked cards; the set median is $21.10.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 18%.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Lairon valuable
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Lairon is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Metal-type Pokémon card, Lairon is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Lairon
- Bulk lots of Lairon can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.21 and €0.82) to time entries and exits.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $11.69 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Lairon, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Lairon value questions
What is Lairon #36 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $11.69 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $8.68 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.03.
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 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 ($11.69), Normal ($2.42). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Lairon?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.69. 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 Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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