#1018
Archaludon
It gathers static electricity from its surroundings. The beams it launches when down on all fours are tremendously powerful.
- Height
- 2 m
- Weight
- 60 kg
- Generation
- 9
- EV yield
- +3 Defense
Base stats
Abilities
This Pokemon's Defense is raised by 1 stage after it is damaged by a move.
If this Pokemon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. OHKO moves fail when used against this Pokemon.
This Pokemon's moves cannot be redirected to a different target by any effect.
Recommended natures Smogon Gen 9
Modest +Sp. Atk −Attack
Rain Wallbreaker, Assault Vest, Pseudo-Sash
Bold +Defense −Attack
Physically Defensive (Dragon), Physically Defensive (Steel), Entry Hazard Support (Dragon)
Timid +Speed −Attack
Choice Scarf (Steel), Pseudo-Sash, Choice Specs
Impish +Defense −Sp. Atk
Defensive Support
Careful +Sp. Def −Sp. Atk
Defensive Support
Calm +Sp. Def −Attack
Assault Vest
View the full set on Smogon
Weaknesses & resistances
Evolution line
Where to catch
Get it by evolving Duraludon.
Moves
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Electro ShotRaises Sp. Atk by 1, hits turn 2. Rain: no charge. | Special | 130 | 100 | 10 | |
| 1 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Status | — | 100 | 30 | |
| 1 | Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1. | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | |
| 6 | Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | |
| 12 | Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 18 | Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Status | — | 85 | 40 | |
| 24 | Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | |
| 30 | Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | |
| 36 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 42 | Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2. | Status | — | — | 30 | |
| 48 | Dragon ClawNo additional effect. | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| 54 | Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| 60 | Metal BurstIf hit by an attack, returns 1.5x damage. | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | |
| 66 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | |
| — | Electro ShotRaises Sp. Atk by 1, hits turn 2. Rain: no charge. | Special | 130 | 100 | 10 |