Pokemon Guide
Duraludon is a Steel and Dragon-type Pokemon known for its light but durable metal body, Gigantamax form and evolution into Archaludon. This guide covers Duraludon’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Gigantamax Duraludon and Archaludon evolution information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Gigantamax Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Duraludon 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 |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Duraludon is a Steel and Dragon-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. It can Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword and Shield and evolves into Archaludon when exposed to Metal Alloy in supported games.
Competitive Overview
Duraludon can be useful as a special attacker or support option thanks to its Steel and Dragon typing, strong Defense and access to moves such as Flash Cannon, Draco Meteor and Stealth Rock.
Duraludon’s biggest strengths are its many resistances, Poison immunity and Stalwart ability. Its main weaknesses are Fighting and Ground-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Duraludon, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Duraludon
National Dex
#0884
Type
Steel / Dragon
Species
Alloy Pokemon
Height
5’11” / 1.8 m
180 cm
Weight
88.2 lbs / 40.0 kg
40.0 kg
Abilities
Light Metal, Heavy Metal, Stalwart
Duraludon has strong Defense and Special Attack, with usable Speed and lighter special bulk. Its typing gives it many resistances, making it useful against several common attack types.
Duraludon has a strong special movepool with Steel, Dragon, Electric, Dark and support options. These are some of Duraludon’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Steel-type special attack that gives Duraludon strong same-type damage.
A very powerful Dragon-type special attack with a Special Attack drop after use.
A consistent Dragon-type special attack without Draco Meteor’s stat drop.
A very powerful Steel-type attack that costs the user HP.
Coverage that helps Duraludon hit Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
Coverage that can pressure Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Coverage that can use Duraludon’s high Defense in supported games.
A hazard move that damages opposing Pokemon when they switch in.
Duraludon can learn Steel, Dragon, Electric, Dark, Fighting, Rock and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Duraludon’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Duraludon is a Steel and Dragon-type Pokemon. This gives it many resistances and a Poison immunity, while making it weak to Fighting and Ground-type moves.
Type
Steel / Dragon
Weaknesses
Fighting and Ground
Resistances
Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass, Electric and Psychic
Immunity
Poison
Duraludon’s abilities affect its weight or help it ignore redirection in battle.
Halves Duraludon’s weight, which can affect weight-based moves.
Doubles Duraludon’s weight, which can affect weight-based moves.
Allows Duraludon to ignore the effects of opposing moves and abilities that redirect attacks. This is its hidden ability.
Duraludon evolves into Archaludon when exposed to Metal Alloy in supported games. Duraludon also has a Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Duraludon when exposed to Metal Alloy
Duraludon’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Duraludon is found in mountain, cave or late-game areas.
| Game | Where to Find Duraludon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Duraludon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Duraludon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Duraludon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Duraludon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Duraludon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Duraludon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Duraludon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Duraludon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 10, Lake of Outrage and Giant’s Seat. Duraludon can also appear in Max Raid Battles depending on den and event data. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 10, Lake of Outrage and Giant’s Seat. Duraludon can also appear in Max Raid Battles depending on den and event data. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Duraludon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Available in The Indigo Disk areas such as Blueberry Academy’s Canyon Biome. Duraludon can evolve into Archaludon with Metal Alloy. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Available in The Indigo Disk areas such as Blueberry Academy’s Canyon Biome. Duraludon can evolve into Archaludon with Metal Alloy. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Duraludon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Gigantamax Duraludon is Duraludon’s Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield. It keeps Duraludon’s Steel and Dragon typing and can use the exclusive G-Max move G-Max Depletion.
Category
Alloy Pokemon
Type
Steel / Dragon
Height
141’01” / 43.0 m
Signature G-Max Move
G-Max Depletion
Gigantamax Duraludon is a major alternate form to include on Duraludon pages. Duraludon also evolves into Archaludon with Metal Alloy in supported games, so both the Gigantamax form and evolution should be tracked separately.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Duraludon. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Duraludon is a Steel / Dragon-type Pokemon.
Duraludon is weak to Fighting and Ground-type moves.
Duraludon evolves into Archaludon when exposed to Metal Alloy in supported games.
Duraludon’s abilities are Light Metal, Heavy Metal, Stalwart.
Duraludon’s best moves often include Flash Cannon, Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse, Steel Beam, Thunderbolt, Dark Pulse, Body Press and Stealth Rock.
Duraludon can be useful as a special attacker or support option thanks to its Steel and Dragon typing, strong Defense and access to moves such as Flash Cannon, Draco Meteor and Stealth Rock.
Duraludon can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield in areas such as Route 10 and the Lake of Outrage, and in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet through The Indigo Disk content.
Yes, Duraludon has a Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Gigantamax Duraludon is separate from its evolution into Archaludon.
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