Yukiko Baba
Yukiko Baba (馬場由起子) is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025. Artwork appears across sets including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Fusion Strike, with a cartoonish, playful approach, clear compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.
“In the card, Lairon is depicted in a rocky landscape, its sturdy body blending with the rugged terrain. The Pokémon appears focused and determined, as if it is on a mission to protect its territory. Its metallic armor glints subtly in the light, emphasizing both its strength and resilience. This moment captures the essence of Lairon as a steadfast guardian of its environment.”
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Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.
Heavy Metal
Flip a coin for each Metal Energy attached to Lairon. This attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads.
Granite Head
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Lairon by attacks is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
