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Archaludon
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No. 1018 · Generation IX · Paldea

Archaludon

The Alloy Pokémon

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.

Steel Dragon

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

Height2.0 m
Weight60.0 kg
AbilitiesStamina, Sturdy
HiddenStalwart
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 90
Attack 105
Defense 130
Sp. Attack 125
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 85
Total600
600 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Steel-types.
130 base Defense, Archaludon's strongest stat, ranking 17th of 132 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack250
GO Defense215
GO Stamina207
Max CP (L40)3,739
Max CP (L50)4,228
Best buddy (L51)4,278
Raid catch CP 2,050–2,137 (L20). Weather boosted 2,563–2,671 (L25).

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Competitive

Archaludon in competitive play.

Archaludon is a Generation 9 VGC 2025-tier pick in Smogon singles.

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Assault Vest
Electro Shot / Body Press / Flash Cannon / Dragon Pulse
  • ItemAssault Vest
  • NatureModest
  • EVs252 HP / 156 SpD / 100 Spe
  • TeraGrass, Bug, Fighting
Power Herb
Electro Shot / Thunderbolt / Draco Meteor / Protect
  • ItemPower Herb
  • AbilitySturdy
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraElectric, Stellar

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Quick answers

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.

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Sprites · Sound

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.

Archaludon 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Archaludon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fighting Ground
½× Resists
Normal Water Electric Flying Psychic Bug Rock Steel
¼× Strongly resists
Grass
0× Immune to
Poison
Comparison

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
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Game appearances

Archaludon appears in 5 games.

Every mainline release where Archaludon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
  • 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

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.

Pokémon anime

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.