Archaludon
TL;DR. Archaludon is a steel/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 600. It gathers static electricity from its surroundings. The beams it launches when down on all fours are tremendously powerful.
It gathers static electricity from its surroundings. The beams it launches when down on all fours are tremendously powerful.
Stat spread.
Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Archaludon in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Archaludon reaches 3,739 CP at level 40 and 4,278 CP as a best buddy.
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Archaludon in competitive play.
Archaludon is a Generation 9 VGC 2025-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Archaludon.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Archaludon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Archaludon?
Archaludon is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Archaludon weak to?
Archaludon takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Archaludon resistant to?
Archaludon is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Water, Electric, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Steel, Grass.
How does Archaludon evolve?
Archaludon evolves from Duraludon (Use Metal Alloy). Archaludon is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Archaludon from?
Archaludon was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #1018.
What are Archaludon's base stats?
Archaludon has HP 90, Attack 105, Defense 130, Special Attack 125, Special Defense 65, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 600.
What are Archaludon's abilities?
Archaludon can have the abilities Stamina, Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Stalwart.
Is Archaludon legendary or mythical?
No. Archaludon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Archaludon's best stat?
Archaludon's highest base stat is Defense at 130, which ranks 17th of 132 Steel-type Pokémon.
Is Archaludon good?
Archaludon has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Steel-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
Through the generations.
Archaludon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Archaludon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Archaludon vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 132 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Archaludon | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 78 | +12 |
| Attack | 105 | 92 | +13 |
| Defense | 130 | 94 | +36 |
| Special Attack | 125 | 78 | +47 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 79 | -14 |
| Speed | 85 | 69 | +16 |
| Total | 600 | 490 | +110 |
Archaludon appears in 5 games.
Every mainline release where Archaludon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Archaludon isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Archaludon is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Archaludon appears in 2 episodes.
From HZ116 (2025-11-07) through HZ119 (2025-11-28).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Archaludon partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Archaludon partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
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