Type matchups
Damage Aggron takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (2×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Steel/Rock type, Aggron has 3 weaknesses, 8 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Steel/Rock typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 110
- Defense
- 180
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 530
Aggron has a base stat total of 530, higher than 75% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (180). With Attack (110) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 180 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Aggron can have the abilities Sturdy, Rock Head and Heavy Metal.
How to beat Aggron
The best way to beat Aggron is with Fighting and Ground moves, which deal 4× damage. Water moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Steel and Rock moves. Cobalion hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Steel and Rock moves. Keldeo hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Steel and Rock moves.
Evolution
Aggron is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Aron → Lairon → Aggron), evolving from Lairon.
Best counters to Aggron
Frequently asked questions
What is Aggron weak to?
As a Steel/Rock type, Aggron takes super-effective damage from Fighting (4×), Ground (4×) and Water moves.
What is Aggron resistant to?
Aggron resists Rock, Bug, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Normal (¼×) and Flying (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.
What are the best counters to Aggron?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Cobalion and Keldeo, which hit Aggron with super-effective attacks.