
Lairon is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the EX Sandstorm set, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It is a Metal type with 70 HP. The card is classified as Uncommon…
Lairon is a Metal-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Sandstorm set, part of the EX series. It carries the collector number 41/100 and is classified as Uncommon. The Sandstorm set was released on September 18, 2003.
Card name: Lairon
Card number: 41/100
Set: Sandstorm
Series: EX
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Metal
HP: 70
Artist: Atsuko Nishida
Release date: September 18, 2003
National Pokédex number: 305
Lairon is most often collected as part of a complete Sandstorm set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Lairon was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Lairon is about
For context, the Sandstorm set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Sandstorm set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Lairon is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 59 copies of this card, of which 7 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 11.9%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As an Uncommon card, Lairon sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 59 copies to date.
Lairon appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legend Maker 38 (around $42.00), Power Keepers 32 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Lairon pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Sandstorm set (EX series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Sandstorm set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Lairon is from the Sandstorm set (EX series), numbered 41/100 with the Uncommon rarity.
Lairon is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 59 copies so far, with about 11.9% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 59 copies, of which 7 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 11.9%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Lairon sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Sandstorm set was released on September 18, 2003.
Yes. Lairon appears on 21 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.