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No. 0884 · Generation VIII · Galar

Duraludon

The Alloy Pokémon

TL;DR. Duraludon is a steel/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 535. Its body resembles polished metal, and it’s both lightweight and strong. The only drawback is that it rusts easily.

Steel Dragon

Its body resembles polished metal, and it’s both lightweight and strong. The only drawback is that it rusts easily.

Height1.8 m

Weight40.0 kg

AbilitiesLight Metal, Heavy Metal

HiddenStalwart

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 535. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70

Attack 95

Defense 115

Sp. Attack 120

Sp. Defense 50

Speed 85

Total535

535 base stat total, the 146th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Steel-types.

120 base Special Attack, Duraludon's strongest stat, ranking 20th of 132 Steel-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Duraludon 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, Duraludon reaches 3,067 CP at level 40 and 3,509 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack239

GO Defense185

GO Stamina172

Max CP (L40)3,067

Max CP (L50)3,468

Best buddy (L51)3,509

Raid catch CP 1,674–1,753 (L20). Weather boosted 2,092–2,191 (L25).

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Competitive

Duraludon in competitive play.

Duraludon is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #866 in the Great League.

Specially Defensive

Flash Cannon / Draco Meteor / Dragon Tail / Stealth Rock

ItemEviolite
AbilityHeavy Metal
NatureModest
EVs160 HP / 96 SpA / 252 SpD
TeraFairy, Flying

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #866 65.9 score

Ultra League #510 72.9 score

Master League #302 53.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Duraludon.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Duraludon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Duraludon?

Duraludon is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Duraludon weak to?

Duraludon takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Duraludon resistant to?

Duraludon is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Water, Electric, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Steel, Grass.

How does Duraludon evolve?

Duraludon evolves into Archaludon (Use Metal Alloy) or Gigantamax Duraludon (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).

What generation is Duraludon from?

Duraludon was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0884.

What are Duraludon's base stats?

Duraludon has HP 70, Attack 95, Defense 115, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 50, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 535.

What are Duraludon's abilities?

Duraludon can have the abilities Light Metal, Heavy Metal, plus the Hidden Ability Stalwart.

Is Duraludon legendary or mythical?

No. Duraludon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Duraludon's best stat?

Duraludon's highest base stat is Special Attack at 120, which ranks 20th of 132 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Duraludon good?

Duraludon has a base stat total of 535, the 146th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Steel-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Gigantamax

Gigantamax Duraludon

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Duraludon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Duraludon 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Duraludon 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

Duraludon vs. the average Steel-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 132 Steel-type Pokémon.

Stat	Duraludon	Steel avg	Difference
HP	70	78	-8
Attack	95	92	+3
Defense	115	94	+21
Special Attack	120	78	+42
Special Defense	50	79	-29
Speed	85	69	+16
Total	535	490	+45

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Game appearances

Duraludon appears in 4 games.

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

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword

Gen IX

2023 Indigo Disk DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Duraludon isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Duraludon is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Duraludon appears in 6 episodes.

From JN027 (2020-07-05) through JN109 (2022-05-06).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Duraludon partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Duraludon partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Raihan

Strike 5★

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