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Archaludon is a Steel and Dragon-type Pokemon introduced in The Indigo Disk DLC. It evolves from Duraludon and is known for its bridge-like design, excellent defensive typing and strong special attacks. This guide covers Archaludon’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Archaludon guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Archaludon is a Steel and Dragon-type Pokemon introduced in The Indigo Disk DLC. It evolves from Duraludon and is known for its bridge-like design, excellent defensive typing and strong special attacks.
Competitive Overview
Archaludon is a strong bulky attacker with useful resistances, high Defense and powerful special options. Stamina can make it harder to break with repeated physical hits, while Stalwart gives it utility in some battle formats.
Its best use depends on the game, format, teammates and available move options.
Here are the key facts to know about Archaludon, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Archaludon
National Dex
#1018
Type
Steel / Dragon
Species
Alloy Pokemon
Height
6’07” / 2.0 m
Weight
132.3 lbs / 60.0 kg
Abilities
Stamina, Sturdy, Stalwart
Archaludon’s stats help define its role across Pokemon games and competitive formats.
These are some of Archaludon’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful signature-style move that charges before striking and works especially well in rain.
Reliable Steel-type STAB damage against Fairy, Ice and Rock-type Pokemon.
A very strong Dragon-type special attack for heavy burst damage.
Consistent Dragon-type damage without the Special Attack drop of Draco Meteor.
Uses Archaludon’s strong Defense to deal Fighting-type damage.
Provides entry hazard support for team pressure.
Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
Useful for scouting and positioning in doubles.
Use the section below to view Archaludon’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Archaludon is a Steel / Dragon-type Pokemon.
Type
Steel / Dragon
Weaknesses
Fighting, Ground
Resistances
Normal, Water, Electric, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Steel, Grass
Immunity
Poison
Archaludon’s abilities help define how it performs across Pokemon games and battle formats.
Stamina is one of Archaludon’s abilities and can shape how it performs across Pokemon games and competitive formats.
Sturdy is one of Archaludon’s abilities and can shape how it performs across Pokemon games and competitive formats.
Stalwart is one of Archaludon’s abilities and can shape how it performs across Pokemon games and competitive formats.
Archaludon evolves from Duraludon when exposed to a Metal Alloy.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Duraludon with a Metal Alloy
Archaludon’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game.
| Game | Where to Find Archaludon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Archaludon is obtained by evolving Duraludon with a Metal Alloy in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Archaludon is obtained by evolving Duraludon with a Metal Alloy in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Archaludon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Archaludon. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Archaludon is a Steel / Dragon-type Pokemon.
Archaludon is weak to Fighting, Ground-type moves.
Archaludon evolves from Duraludon when exposed to a Metal Alloy.
Archaludon’s abilities are Stamina, Sturdy, Stalwart.
Archaludon’s best moves often include Electro Shot, Flash Cannon, Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse.
Archaludon can be useful depending on the game, format and team because of its typing, movepool and ability options.
Archaludon is obtained by evolving Duraludon with a Metal Alloy in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk.
Shiny Archaludon appears in Pokemon data, but shiny availability can depend on the specific game, event or encounter method.
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