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.
Its body resembles polished metal, and it’s both lightweight and strong. The only drawback is that it rusts easily.
Stat spread.
Total of 535. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Duraludon first appeared on September 30, 2025, during Steel Skyline.
- Duraludon
- Gigantamax Duraludon
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 15 to Jul 28, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15 to Jul 28, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| May 5 to May 6, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Duraludon in competitive play.
Duraludon is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #923 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Duraludon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Duraludon appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Duraludon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Duraludon.
Every main-series game Duraludon is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildChargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 10, Giant's Seat, Lake of Outrage
- In-game tradeTrade Frosmoth in Wyndon
- RaidGiant's Seat, Stony Wilderness, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidGiant's Seat (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Path to the Peak, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Gigantamax Factor) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
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.
TCG Pocket appearances
Duraludon in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Duraludon
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