Stats & Training
Aggron's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Defense EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
While seeking iron for food, it digs tunnels by breaking through bedrock with its steel horns.
Aggron Weakness
Type-wise, Aggron takes extra damage from Fighting, Ground, and Water. Watch out for Fighting and Ground attacks, those deal 4x damage. Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 9 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Aggron's physical bulk (base 180 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting, Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Normal, Flying |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Platinum, Infernape can KO Aggron with Close Combat (145-170%). Flygon threatens a KO with Earthquake (117-138%). Swampert's Earthquake also KOs at 101-119%.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aggron View Infernape builds →Close Combat 4x145-170%KO U Turn7-8% Fire Blast59-70% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aggron View Flygon builds →Earthquake 4x117-138%KO Outrage17-21% U Turn7-8% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Aggron View Swampert builds →Earthquake 4x101-119%KO Ice Beam15-18% Waterfall 2x40-48% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | C | |
Ground deals 4x damage to AggronView Garchomp → | ||
Platinum Evolution
Aggron is the final form in a three-stage chain from Aron through Lairon. Breeding this form produces Aron eggs (slow to hatch). Evolving from Aron gave Aggron the biggest boost in Defense (+80), bringing the total to 530 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Aggron to get Aron eggs using 63 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Curse, Dragon Rush and 5 more.
Platinum Aggron Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Aggron builds around Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade, Adamant nature for the right stat lean, and max Attack and Speed EVs. Rockhead does its job quietly.
Best Build
Aggron best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rock Polish
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Aggron threatens 13 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ground standing out. Pair that with Iron Tail and Stone Edge and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Aggron in Platinum
Can't catch Aggron directly. Start with Aron at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 42. The 3-stage chain from Aron to Aggron is where the leveling time goes.
Aggron Guide
In Platinum, Aggron has a 530 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Platinum's meta. It works best as a balanced. Head Smash with Life Orb is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Platinum, but Aggron does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Aggron hits 630 BST.
In Platinum, Aggron's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), Golem (Ground), and Swampert (Water), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Machamp is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. Aggron has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Sturdy is the go-to ability for Aggron. It prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Its hidden ability Heavy Metal can work in specific setups. Rock Head is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Platinum, Aggron fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Game Availability
Aggron first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and spans 15 games across 8 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 6, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves