Lairon – Mysterious Treasures (#53)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Lairon (#53) is an Uncommon card from Diamond & Pearl - Mysterious Treasures released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Mend attack, Search your discard pile for a Metal Energy card and attach it to Lairon. If you do, remove 2 damage counters from Lairon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.49, Cardmarket average sale is €0.25, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.49
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.31
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Card Number
- 53
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 80
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Fire +20
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Aggron
Attacks & Strategy
-
Mend
[Metal]
Search your discard pile for a Metal Energy card and attach it to Lairon. If you do, remove 2 damage counters from Lairon. - Confront [Metal, Metal, Colorless] — 50
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Lairon from Mysterious Treasures (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Lairon 53 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Lairon's Mend for Metal energy. Special effect: Search your discard pile for a Metal Energy card and attach it to Lairon. If you do, remove 2 damage...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire +20 • Resistant to Psychic -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Treasures #53 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.49 |
�📦 Mysterious Treasures Set Context
This Lairon is part of the Mysterious Treasures expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Lairon card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Uncommon cards from Mysterious Treasures are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Lairon 53 was released in 2007 in the Mysterious Treasures expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Mysterious Treasures is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Lairon with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Lairon card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Lairon works best in Metal type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.