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No. 0884

Duraludon

Alloy Pokémon

Base
Duraludon
Official art
SteelDragon
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
40 kg 88.2 lbs
Base stat total
535 Higher than 85% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
The special metal that composes its body is very light, so this Pokémon has considerable agility. It lives in caves because it dislikes the rain.
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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk95103–161175–317
Def115121–183211–361
SpA120126–189220–372
SpD5063–11294–218
Spe8594–150157–295
Total535Higher than 85% of Pokémon
HP70Atk95Def115Spe85SpD50SpA120

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: 2 SpA.

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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, Duraludon outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150Duraludon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  19. 137Duraludon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 105Duraludon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 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

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUSV DoublesNFENational DexRU

14.86% of teams · rank #7 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Nature
Modest
EVs
160 HP / 96 SpA / 252 SpD
Tera Type
Fairy
  1. Draco Meteor
  2. Flash Cannon
  3. Thunder Wave
  4. Body Press

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

Usage by rating

  • All players12.45%
  • Rated 1500+13.51%
  • Rated 1630+14.86%
  • Rated 1760+15.67%

Usage by month

Oct 202514.86%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 92.8%
  • 5.5%
  • 1.7%

EV spreads

  • Modest 160 HP / 96 SpA / 252 SpD48.6%
  • Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Spe6.8%
  • Calm 248 HP / 204 SpD / 56 Spe5.8%
  • Calm 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe5.1%
  • Bold 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 Spe3.5%

Tera types

  • Fairy44.7%
  • Flying35%
  • Fighting4.9%
  • Ghost4.2%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0884DuraludonSteelDragon
    1. Use Metal Alloy
      #1018ArchaludonSteelDragon

Moves

Level up 13

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 45

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
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
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
TM180Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
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
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

Duraludon are dragon-resemblant alloy Pokémon that are unusually light and durable and flexible for their size. Duraludon share a habitat with Tyranitar, and the two species frequently battle for territory.

Design & origin

Duraludon seems to be based on The Shard, the tallest building in the United Kingdom.

Forms

Gigantamax Duraludon

The middle and lower sections of Gigantamax Duraludon's neck have "windows" on them, adhering to Duraludon being visually based on The Shard. Its head is at the roof of its "skyscraper" section. Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Depletion.

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

Pokédex entries

Alloy Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
White
—
Galar#371Blueberry#161

  1. The special metal that composes its body is very light, so this Pokémon has considerable agility. It lives in caves because it dislikes the rain.

    Shield

  2. Its body resembles polished metal, and it’s both lightweight and strong. The only drawback is that it rusts easily.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Duraludon
Japanese
ジュラルドン
Japanese (romaji)
Duraludon
Korean
두랄루돈
Chinese (Traditional)
鋁鋼龍
Chinese (Simplified)
铝钢龙
French
Duralugon
German
Duraludon
Spanish
Duraludon
Italian
Duraludon

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

2 SpA
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
187
Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Shield 7 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Route 10 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 45–48
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • WyndonTrade with an NPC · Lv 50
Sword 7 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Route 10 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 45–48
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • WyndonTrade with an NPC · Lv 50

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.