Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IX (Paldea)
- Color
- White
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 10 (3.9%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Mineral, Dragon
- Hatch Counter
- 30 cycles (~7,936 steps)
- Base Experience
- 300
- EV Yield
- 3 Def
- Height
- 2.0 m (6'07")
- Weight
- 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Steel/Dragon dual typing.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Raises this Pokémon's Defense by one stage when it takes damage from a move.
Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.
Generation IX
It gathers static electricity from its surroundings. The beams it launches when down on all fours are tremendously powerful.
It digs holes on mountains, searching for food. It’s so durable that being caught in a cave-in won’t faze it.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evo | Electro Shot | ele | S | 130 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Metal ClawSTAB | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 6 | Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 12 | Hone Claws | dar | N | — | — | 15 |
| 18 | Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 24 | Breaking SwipeSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | Dragon TailSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| 36 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 42 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 48 | Dragon ClawSTAB | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 54 | Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 60 | Metal BurstSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| 66 | Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM
50 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere | fig | S | 80 | — | 20 |
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Breaking SwipeSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Draco MeteorSTAB | dra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Dragon Cheer | dra | N | 0 | 0% | 15 |
| Dragon ClawSTAB | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon PulseSTAB | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Dragon TailSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gyro BallSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Hard PressSTAB | ste | P | 0 | 100% | 10 |
| Heavy SlamSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Metal ClawSTAB | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Meteor Beam | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smack Down | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Snarl | dar | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
3 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Coat | psy | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Archaludon
Damage Calculator
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Stat Calculator
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About Archaludon
Archaludon is a Steel and Dragon-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 9 (Paldea). It gathers static electricity from its surroundings. The beams it launches when down on all fours are tremendously powerful. Archaludon stands 2.0 m (6'07") tall and weighs 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Archaludon Base Stats
Archaludon has a base stat total of 600, which is exceptionally high, on par with pseudo-legendaries and powerful Legendaries. Its highest stat is Defense at 130 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 65 (average). Archaludon functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Archaludon is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.
Archaludon Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Steel and Dragon-type, Archaludon is weak to Fighting, Ground-type moves, resists Normal, Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dark, Steel-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Archaludon 2 weaknesses, 10 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Archaludon Abilities
Archaludon's abilities include Sturdy, Stamina, Stalwart. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.. Stamina raises this Pokémon's Defense by one stage when it takes damage from a move. Its Hidden Ability is Stalwart, which ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.
Archaludon Moves & Learnset
Archaludon can learn 67 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 50 via TM/HM, 3 through breeding. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Draco Meteor (Dragon, 130 power), Outrage (Dragon, 120 power), Dragon Pulse (Dragon, 85 power). For coverage, Archaludon can learn Hyper Beam (Normal), Giga Impact (Normal), Electro Shot (Electric).
Training Archaludon
With a capture rate of 10 (3.9%), Archaludon can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Archaludon yields 3 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 7,936 steps to hatch from an Egg. Archaludon belongs to the Mineral and Dragon egg groups. Archaludon is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Duraludon → Archaludon).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Archaludon. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Archaludon, or use the team builder to see how Archaludon fits into your squad.
