No.1018
Archaludon
Alloy Pokémon
Description
It digs holes on mountains, searching for food. It’s so durable that being caught in a cave-in won’t faze it.
Raising data
Base StatsTotal 600
Actual stats
| Max | 252 EV | 0 EV | Min | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 197 | 197 | 165 | 165 |
| Atk | 172 | 157 | 125 | 112 |
| Def | 200 | 182 | 150 | 135 |
| SpA | 194 | 177 | 145 | 130 |
| SpD | 128 | 117 | 85 | 76 |
| Spe | 150 | 137 | 105 | 94 |
Calculated at 31 IVs. Max = 252 EVs with a boosting nature, 252 EV = neutral nature, 0 EV = neutral nature, Min = 0 EVs with a hindering nature. HP is not affected by nature.
Abilities
Competitive usage
How often this Pokémon is used in ranked battles, and within that, the share of its moves, items, abilities, Tera types, EV spreads and teammates. Listed per format.
Moves
- Draco Meteor80.8%
- Thunderbolt66.2%
- Stealth Rock65.8%
- Flash Cannon53.5%
- Roar33.4%
- Electro Shot23.7%
- Dragon Tail15.3%
- Dark Pulse12.3%
- Dragon Pulse12.1%
- Aura Sphere10.8%
Items
- Sitrus Berry53.3%
- Leftovers12.6%
- Choice Scarf10.7%
- Air Balloon7%
- White Herb7%
- Scope Lens2.2%
Abilities
- Stamina86.6%
- Sturdy13.4%
- Stalwart0%
EV spreads
Teammates
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
Moves
- Electro Shot97.7%
- Protect97%
- Flash Cannon81.5%
- Dragon Pulse81.3%
- Draco Meteor15.2%
- Aura Sphere12.7%
- Snarl11%
- Thunderbolt1.1%
- Roar0.9%
- Dark Pulse0.3%
Items
- Leftovers86.1%
- Wise Glasses4.6%
- Magnet1.8%
- Chople Berry1.4%
- Psychic Seed1%
- Choice Scarf1%
Abilities
- Stamina90.3%
- Sturdy8.9%
- Stalwart0.8%
EV spreads
Teammates
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Moves
- Electro Shot100%
- Body Press99.1%
- Snarl93.9%
- Dragon Pulse91.3%
- Flash Cannon6.9%
- Draco Meteor6%
- Breaking Swipe2.6%
- Protect0.1%
- Aura Sphere0%
- Earthquake0%
Items
- Assault Vest99.9%
- Power Herb0%
- Covert Cloak0%
- Leftovers0%
- No item0%
- Choice Specs0%
Abilities
- Stamina100%
- Sturdy0%
- Stalwart0%
Tera types
- bug91.5%
- fairy5.7%
- ground2.6%
- electric0.1%
- steel0%
- fighting0%
EV spreads
Teammates
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Moves whose power depends on weight
Low Kick scales with the target's weight; Heavy Slam scales with the attacker-to-target weight ratio. Opponents listed are taken from the usage data, limited to Pokémon that actually run the move.
Power taken from Heavy Slam
Evolution
Type Matchups
Moves
Level up
| — | ElectricElectro Shot | Special 130 |
| Lv1 | NormalLeer | Status |
| Lv1 | SteelMetal Claw | Physical 50 |
| Lv6 | FightingRock Smash | Physical 40 |
| Lv12 | DarkHone Claws | Status |
| Lv18 | SteelMetal Sound | Status |
| Lv24 | DragonBreaking Swipe | Physical 60 |
| Lv30 | DragonDragon Tail | Physical 60 |
| Lv36 | SteelIron Defense | Status |
| Lv42 | NormalFocus Energy | Status |
| Lv48 | DragonDragon Claw | Physical 80 |
| Lv54 | SteelFlash Cannon | Special 80 |
| Lv60 | SteelMetal Burst | Physical |
| Lv66 | NormalHyper Beam | Special 150 |
TM (42)
Moves carried over from pre-evolutions (3)
Same-type Pokémon
FAQ
What kind of Pokémon is Archaludon?
Alloy Pokémon It digs holes on mountains, searching for food. It’s so durable that being caught in a cave-in won’t faze it.
What type is Archaludon?
Archaludon is a Steel / Dragon-type Pokémon.
What is Archaludon weak to?
It takes heavy damage from Fighting / Ground-type moves.
What are Archaludon's base stats?
HP90 / Atk105 / Def130 / SpA125 / SpD65 / Spe85 (total 600)
What are Archaludon's abilities?
Stamina, Sturdy, Stalwart