Competitive Information for Aron [Ruby/Sapphire]
Steel / Rock
Abilities:
This Pokemon does not take recoil damage besides Struggle and crash damage.
OHKO moves fail when used against this Pokemon.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Aron? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Aron, a stunning Pokémon with Steel and Rock typing. Aron is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-typed attacks. Want to master Aron's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Silk Scarf
Ability: Rock Head
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Rock Slide / Rollout
- Earthquake / Dig
- Metal Claw
Aron is a decent Physical Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Rock Head, Aron does not take recoil damage besides struggle/life orb/crash damage.
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Rollout is a physical STAB-boosted 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. repeats for 5 turns).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dig).
♦ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
♦ Metal Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Aron's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Shell Bell
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Hardy
EVs: 252 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Sleep Talk
- Endeavor
- Sandstorm / Protect
- Toxic
Aron is an interesting Support. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Aron. Breed Aron and keep it at Level 1. For this to work properly it's a good idea to setup a Sandstorm ahead of time (preferably with Tyranitar or Hippowdon are favorable choices). The Shell Bell will fully heal Aron each time it attacks hereby resetting it's Sturdy ability for the next OHKO attempt.
♦ Endeavor is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (lowers the target's hp to your Aron's hp).
♦ Sandstorm is a status move (for 5 turns, a sandstorm rages).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Aron this turn).
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Aron? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Hard Stone
Ability: Rock Head
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rollout
- Earthquake / Dig
- Double-Edge / Return
- Metal Claw
Aron is an awesome Physical Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Rock Head, Aron does not take recoil damage besides struggle/life orb/crash damage.
♦ Rollout is a physical STAB-boosted 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. repeats for 5 turns).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dig).
♦ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Metal Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Aron's attack by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Aron can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Aron.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Aron can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Aron
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Sturdy + Move: Endeavor
- Ability: Sturdy + Move: Endeavor
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Aron's stats
- Defense Curl
- Harden
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
Most notable and possible best moves for Aron
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Aron in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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