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.
Aggron has a horn sharp enough to perforate thick iron sheets. It brings down its opponents by ramming into them horn first.
Long ago, there was a king who wore a helmet meant to resemble the head of an Aggron. He was trying to channel the Pokémon’s strength.
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. 8 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, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Normal, Flying |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill can KO Aggron with Earthquake (93-110%). Cobalion's Close Combat hits Aggron for 84-99%. Slowking deals 76-90% with Scald.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aggron View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x93-110%KO Rapid Spin2-2% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aggron View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 4x84-99% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Aggron View Slowking builds →Scald 2x76-90% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Aggron View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 4x43-51% Drain Punch 4x80-94% Knock Off11-14% Facade3-3% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aggron View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 4x90-106%KO | ||
Sword & Shield 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 64 partners from the Monster egg group.
Sword & Shield Aggron Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Aggron comes in. Choice Band gives raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and Rockhead adds to that. Max HP and Defense EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. Fighting coverage covers the rest.
Best Build
Aggron best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Iron Defense
- Counter
- Dragon Tail
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Heavy Slam
- Stealth Rock
- Head Smash
- Dragon Rush
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Metal Burst
- Stealth Rock
- Reversal
- Head Smash
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Aggron threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ice standing out. Pair that with Steel Roller and Meteor Beam and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Aggron in Sword & Shield
You're catching Aron first, not Aggron. Aron appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Aggron Guide
In Sword & Shield, Aggron has a 530 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. It works best as a balanced. Iron Defense with Choice Band is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Aggron does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Aggron hits 630 BST.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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