Lairon #17 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 8 Aug 2026Related Lairon & chase cards
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Lairon is the tough, armored middle stage between Aron and Aggron, and this particular version comes from the 2003 Topps Advanced Die Cut set, a short-lived release that collectors still hunt down for its unusual die cut shape and finish. If you are trying to pin down Lairon value, the raw/ungraded price currently sits at $80, which puts it firmly in 'nice pickup for a fan of the set' territory rather than a casual pull. It is one of those cards that does not show up often, which is exactly why people keep searching for what it is actually worth.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $71, down 11% over the past year, with an all-time high of $80 in July 2026.
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Lairon price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population).
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | - | - |
| PSA 9 | - | - |
| PSA 8 | - | - |
| PSA 7 | - | - |
| PSA 6 | - | - |
| PSA 5 | - | - |
| PSA 4 | - | - |
| PSA 3 | - | - |
| PSA 2 | - | - |
| PSA 1 | - | - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $71 | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company.
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The collector's take on Lairon
Is Lairon worth grading?
Here is the honest answer on whether Lairon is worth grading: right now we do not have solid Grade 9 or PSA 10 numbers to compare against the $80 raw price, so anyone telling you a guaranteed return is guessing. Die cut cards from this era are notoriously fussy, the edges and corners take damage easily just from normal handling, so hitting a true gem mint copy is genuinely hard even if the card looks clean to the naked eye. Grading costs money and takes time, and you will not get it back if the card comes back a 7 or 8 instead of a 9 or 10, so if you are on the fence, it is worth holding the card in hand under good light and being brutally honest about its corners and surface before you send it in.
How rare is Lairon?
There is no official population data published for Lairon at this grade level yet, which itself says something: this is not a card getting graded and cracked at scale. The 2003 Topps Advanced Die Cut set was a niche, short print run to begin with, and die cut cards are more fragile than standard stock, so fewer of them survive years of collecting in top condition compared to a normal holo from the same era. That combination, a smaller original print run plus a fragile format, is a big part of why raw copies already carry a real price tag, and why any confirmed high grade copy would likely command a strong premium once the data catches up.
Where can you pull Lairon?
This is where PackSpy actually earns its keep: we track live pulls across pack opening sites in real time, and so far Lairon has not shown up in a single recorded pull anywhere we track. That is not a fluke, it tells you this card almost never surfaces from a pack rip and that most collectors who own one bought it directly on the secondary market rather than pulling it themselves. If you are chasing this one for a collection, treat live pack sites as a long shot and keep an eye on singles listings instead, and remember that opening packs chasing a specific card like this is a gamble where the odds rarely favor you.
Questions people ask
How much is Lairon worth?+
A raw, ungraded Lairon #17 from the 2003 Topps Advanced Die Cut set is currently valued at $80. Graded prices for Grade 9 and PSA 10 copies are not yet established, so that raw figure is the clearest number collectors have to go on right now.
Is Lairon worth grading?+
It depends on the condition of your specific copy and your appetite for risk, since we do not have confirmed Grade 9 or PSA 10 prices to weigh against the $80 raw value yet. Die cut cards are prone to edge and corner wear, so gem mint copies are genuinely hard to pull off, and grading fees eat into any potential upside if the card does not come back perfect.
What set is Lairon from?+
This Lairon comes from the 2003 Topps Advanced Die Cut set, card #17, a distinctive release known for its cut out shape rather than a standard rectangular card. It is a set collectors still seek out today, partly because of its unusual format and partly because it has genuinely become harder to find in strong condition.
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