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Archaludon

Alloy Pokémon

Archaludon official artwork
Official art

Archaludon is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting and Ground, with a base stat total of 600. In Pokémon Champions it’s #5 on the Doubles ladder and #8 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
2 m 6′07″
Weight
60 kg 132.3 lbs
Base stat total
600 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX The Indigo Disk
Abilities
Champions#5 Doubles ▲1 · #8 Singles =Usual set Leftovers · Calm · HP 32 / Def 1 / SpA 1 / SpD 21 / Spe 11Full set →
It digs holes on mountains, searching for food. It’s so durable that being caught in a cave-in won’t faze it.
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Base stats

HP90165–197290–384
Atk105112–172193–339
Def130135–200238–394
SpA125130–194229–383
SpD6576–128121–251
Spe8594–150157–295
Total600Higher than 94% of Pokémon
HP90Atk105Def130Spe85SpD65SpA125

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Def.

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Type matchups

SteelDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fighting (because of Steel)Ground (because of Steel)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Steel)Electric (because of Dragon)Flying (because of Steel)Normal (because of Steel)Psychic (because of Steel)Rock (because of Steel)Steel (because of Steel)Water (because of Dragon)
¼×
Grass (because of Steel and Dragon)

Immune to

0×
Poison (because of Steel)
Takes normal damage from 6 types
GhostFireIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Archaludon against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150Archaludon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
137Archaludon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105Archaludon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#5 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesElectro ShotProtectDragon PulseFlash Cannon

Singles

#8 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesFlash CannonDraco MeteorThunderboltStealth Rock

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

Usage over time

Values
Archaludon, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,22213.8%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,61917.4%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,31516.2%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,68614.3%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,25010.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,94317.2%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

23.0% of teams · rank #7 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 160 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Bold
Stat Points
32 HP / 13 Def / 18 SpD / 3 Spe
  1. Draco Meteor
  2. Thunderbolt
  3. Stealth Rock
  4. Flash Cannon

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games18.0%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)19.9%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)22.1%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)23.0%

+5.0 pts Top players use it more: 18.0% → 23.0%

Abilities

  • 86.6%
  • 13.4%
  • 0%

Stat Points

  • 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%

These 4 cover 36.2% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexRUBL

Replica Team codes

  • Meganium Rainby NatusPKMN · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    MeganiumArchaludonBasculegionMausholdPolitoedTalonflame
    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

Moves

Level up 14

EvoElectro ShotRaises Sp. Atk by 1, hits turn 2. Rain: no charge.ElectricSpec130100%10
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
6Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
12Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15
18Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40
24Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
30Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
36Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
42Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
48Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
54Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10
60Metal BurstIf hit by an attack, returns 1.5× damage.SteelPhys—100%10
66Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 50

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM112Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpec80—20
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TM170Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpec14095%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM180Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM220Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.RockSpec12090%10
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM223Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40
TM225Hard PressMore power the more HP the target has left.SteelPhys—100%10
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 3

EggMirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpec—100%20
EggNight SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
EggSlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20

Biology

Archaludon is a bridge-like dragon Pokémon. It is the evolution of Duraludon.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Alloy Pokémon
Blueberry Academy · The Indigo Disk
Color
White
—
Blueberry#162
  1. It digs holes on mountains, searching for food. It’s so durable that being caught in a cave-in won’t faze it.

    Violet
  2. It gathers static electricity from its surroundings. The beams it launches when down on all fours are tremendously powerful.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

English
Archaludon
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

3 Def
10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
300
Medium

Breeding

MineralDragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Duraludon: Use Metal Alloy.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.