Archaludon (#1018) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP90150–197290–384

Atk10599–172193–339

Def130121–200238–394

SpA125117–194229–383

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe8581–150157–295

Total600Higher than 94% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Archaludon outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Ground2×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Electric½×Flying½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

GhostFireIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Stamina
Raises this Pokémon's Defense by one stage when it takes damage from a move.
Sturdy
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
StalwartHidden ability
Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexRUBL

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#5 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (90.4%) · Stamina (96.6%) · Calm (36.9%) · HP 32 / Def 1 / SpA 1 / SpD 21 / Spe 11 (4.2%)

Moves Electro Shot, Protect, Dragon Pulse, Flash Cannon

Singles

#8 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (29.9%) · Stamina (71.7%) · Modest (42.3%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (22.8%)

Moves Flash Cannon, Draco Meteor, Thunderbolt, Stealth Rock

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

22.99% of teams · rank #7 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Stamina
Stat Alignment: Bold
Stat Points: 32 HP / 13 Def / 18 SpD / 3 Spe

Draco Meteor
Thunderbolt
Stealth Rock
Flash Cannon

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players18.02%
Rated 1500+19.9%
Rated 1630+22.08%
Rated 1760+22.99%

Usage by month

Apr 202622.99%

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

86.6%
13.4%
0%

EV spreads

Bold 32 HP / 13 Def / 18 SpD / 3 Spe14.9%
Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe8.2%
Modest 32 HP / 4 Def / 14 SpA / 16 SpD7.4%
Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.7%
Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD5%

Common teammates

Replica Team codes

Meganium Rainby NatusPKMN · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
K5N29KPU9TSource

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

#0884DuraludonSteelDragon
1. Use Metal Alloy#1018ArchaludonSteelDragon

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

EvoElectro ShotThe user gathers electricity on the first turn, boosting its Sp. Atk stat, then fires a high-voltage shot on the next turn. The shot will be fired immediately in rain.ElectricSpec130100%10

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

6Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

12Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

18Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

24Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

30Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

36Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

42Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

48Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

54Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

60Metal BurstStrikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage.SteelPhys—100%10

66Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 50

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 3

EggMirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Alloy Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Blueberry#162

It digs holes on mountains, searching for food. It’s so durable that being caught in a cave-in won’t faze it.
Violet
It gathers static electricity from its surroundings. The beams it launches when down on all fours are tremendously powerful.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: ブリジュラス
Japanese (romaji): Briduras
Korean: 브리두라스
Chinese (Traditional): 鋁鋼橋龍
Chinese (Simplified): 铝钢桥龙
French: Pondralugon
German: Briduradon
Spanish: Archaludon
Italian: Archaludon

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Def
Catch rate: 10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 300
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: MineralDragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).

Archaludon

Weak to

Resists

Immune to