PokeTools

Archaludon.

national dex #1018 · gen IX
BST 600 · steel / dragon
Archaludon official artwork
steeldragon
#1018 · gen IX
Profile
HP
90
ATK
105
DEF
130
SPA
125
SPD
65
SPE
85
BST 600 · best Defense 130 · worst Sp. Def 65 · meters scale to 200

Archaludon is weak to Fighting, Ground and resists Normal, Water, Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Steel and is immune to Poison.

Typingsteeldragon
AbilitiesSturdy, Stamina, Stalwart
Height, weight2.0 m / 60.0 kg
Catch rate10 / 255
Egg groupsMineral, Dragon
Previous
#1017ogerpon
Dex position
#1018 of 1025
Jump to
Next
#1019hydrapple

Archaludon base stats

BST 600 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP90290384
Atk105193339
Def130238394
SpA125229383
SpD65121251
Spe85157295
BST600bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 Def

Archaludon weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Steel / Dragon dual typing
nor½
fir1
wat½
ele½
gra¼
ice1
fig2
poi0
gro2
fly½
psy½
bug½
roc½
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Fighting, Ground
Resists
Normal, Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Steel
Immune to
Poison

Archaludon abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
SturdyPrevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
StaminaRaises this Pokémon's Defense by one stage when it takes damage from a move.
StalwarthiddenIgnores moves and abilities that draw in moves.

Archaludon evolution line

2 stages

Best Archaludon moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
steelSteel BeamSPEC140
dragonDraco MeteorSPEC130
dragonOutragePHYS120
dragonDragon PulseSPEC85
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
electricElectro ShotSPEC130
normalDouble EdgePHYS120

Archaludon moves

gen 9 · 64 moves · 14 level-up · 50 TM/HM
51 moves · Archaludon appears in 2 games
Electro ShotlevelMetal SoundL18Breaking SwipeL24Dragon TailL30Iron DefenseL36Focus EnergyL42Dragon ClawL48Flash CannonL54Metal BurstL60Hyper BeamL66Aura SphereTMBody SlamTMBrick BreakTMDark PulseTMDouble EdgeTMDraco MeteorTMDragon CheerTMDragon PulseTMEarthquakeTMEndureTMFacadeTMFoul PlayTMGiga ImpactTMGyro BallTMHard PressTMHeavy SlamTMIron HeadTMLight ScreenTMMeteor BeamTMMirror CoateggNight SlasheggOutrageTMProtectTMReflectTMRestTMRoarTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMScary FaceTMSleep TalkTMSmack DownTMSnarlTMSolar BeamTMStealth RockTMSteel BeamTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSwords DanceTMThunderTMThunder WaveTMThunderboltTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Electro ShotelectricSPEC130100%10Evolution
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
Metal ClawSTABsteelPHYS5095%35Level 1
Rock SmashfightingPHYS40100%15Level 6
Hone ClawsdarkSTAT--15Level 12
Metal SoundsteelSTAT-85%40Level 18
Breaking SwipeSTABdragonPHYS60100%15Level 24
Dragon TailSTABdragonPHYS6090%10Level 30
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Level 36
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 42
Dragon ClawSTABdragonPHYS80100%15Level 48
Flash CannonSTABsteelSPEC80100%10Level 54
Metal BurstSTABsteelPHYS-100%10Level 60
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5Level 66
Aura SpherefightingSPEC80-20TM / HM
Body PressfightingPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Breaking SwipeSTABdragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Draco MeteorSTABdragonSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Dragon CheerdragonSTAT00%15TM / HM
Dragon ClawSTABdragonPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10TM / HM
Dragon TailSTABdragonPHYS6090%10TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Flash CannonSTABsteelSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Gyro BallSTABsteelPHYS-100%5TM / HM
Hard PressSTABsteelPHYS0100%10TM / HM
Heavy SlamSTABsteelPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Iron HeadSTABsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Metal ClawSTABsteelPHYS5095%35TM / HM
Metal SoundsteelSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Meteor BeamrockSPEC12090%10TM / HM
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smack DownrockPHYS50100%15TM / HM
SnarldarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Steel BeamSTABsteelSPEC14095%5TM / HM
Stone EdgerockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThunderelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM

Archaludon Pokédex entries

1 generations · newest first
Generation IX2 entries
Scarlet

It gathers static electricity from its surroundings. The beams it launches when down on all fours are tremendously powerful.

Violet

It digs holes on mountains, searching for food. It’s so durable that being caught in a cave-in won’t faze it.

Archaludon species data

gen IX species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIX (Paldea)
ColorWhite
ShapeUpright
HabitatUnknown
Height2.0 m (6'07")
Weight60.0 kg (132.3 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate10 (3.9%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsMineral, Dragon
Hatch counter30 cycles, 7,936 steps
Base experience300
EV yield3 Def
Regional dex numbers
National#1018
Blueberry#162
Champions#1018
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleMixed attacker105 Atk / 125 SpA
Best statDefense 130excellent
Speed tier85 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load2 weak / 9 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty10 / 255hard, about 3.9% per ball

About Archaludon

Archaludon is a Steel and Dragon-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

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 and 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, Steel-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Archaludon 2 weaknesses, 9 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 and learnset

Archaludon can learn 64 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 50 via TM/HM. 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 on the right 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.

Tools for Archaludon
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Steel types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
Strongest Steel types
dialgaBST 680solgaleoBST 680metagrossBST 600jirachiBST 600
More Steel-type Pokémon
magnemitemagnetonforretresssteelixscizorskarmorymawilearon
#1017ogerponALL POKEMON#1019hydrapple