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Archaludon

Archaludon: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

STEELDRAGON
HP
90
Atk
105
Def
130
SpA
125
SpD
65
Spe
85
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Electro ShotELECTRICSpecial23.1%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus22.6%
  3. Flash CannonSTEELSpecial21.3%
  4. Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial14.9%

Best Ability / Item

StaminaLeftoversLeftovers

Best Archaludon Moves

  • #1

    Electro Shot

    ELESpecial130 BP

    The user gathers electricity on the first turn, boosting its Sp. Atk stat, then fires a high-voltage shot on the next turn. The shot will be fired immediately in rain.

    23.08%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    22.62%
  • #3

    Flash Cannon

    STESpecial80 BP

    The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    21.27%
  • #4

    Dragon Pulse

    DRASpecial85 BP

    The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.

    14.93%
  • #5

    Draco Meteor

    DRASpecial130 BP

    Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

    8.60%
  • #6

    Aura Sphere

    FIGSpecial80 BP

    The user lets loose a pulse of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.

    6.49%
  • #7

    Thunderbolt

    ELESpecial90 BP

    The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    1.36%
  • #8

    Snarl

    DARSpecial55 BP

    The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

    1.36%
  • #9

    Solar Beam

    GRASpecial120 BP

    The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

    0.15%
  • #10

    Steel Beam

    STESpecial140 BP

    The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.

    0.15%

Best Archaludon Natures

  • #1

    Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

    100.00%

Best Archaludon Abilities

  • #1

    Stamina

    Boosts the Defense stat when the Pokémon is hit by an attack.

    87.95%
  • #2

    Sturdy

    The Pokémon cannot be knocked out by a single hit as long as its HP is full. One-hit KO moves will also fail to knock it out.

    10.84%
  • #3

    Stalwart

    Ignores the effects of opposing Pokémon’s Abilities and moves that draw in moves.

    1.20%

Best Archaludon Items

  • #1
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    69.88%
  • #2
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting-type move by 50%.

    11.45%
  • #3
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    6.63%
  • #4
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    5.42%
  • #5
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    2.41%
  • #6
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    1.20%
  • #7
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    1.20%
  • #8
    Metal Coat

    Metal Coat

    Raises the power of Steel-type moves. Allows Onix and Scyther to evolve when traded.

    0.60%
  • #9
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    0.60%
  • #10
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    0.60%

Best Archaludon Teammates

  • #1
    pelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    21.62%
  • #2
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    15.98%
  • #3
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    11.47%
  • #4
    sableyeSableye
    DARGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    10.34%
  • #5
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    9.96%
  • #6
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.89%
  • #7
    dragoniteDragonite
    DRAFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    7.52%
  • #8
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.58%
  • #9
    scizor-megaScizor-mega
    BUGSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    4.70%
  • #10
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.95%

Teams with Archaludon

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Floette MegaWhimsicottArcanine-HisuiBasculegion-MKingambitArchaludon
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SableyePelipperVenusaur MegaBasculegion-MFloette MegaArchaludon
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DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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PelipperArchaludonSinistchaFloette MegaBasculegion-MIncineroar
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Scizor MegaPelipperArchaludonBasculegion-MDragoniteSneasler
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DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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SableyeArchaludonDragoniteBasculegion-MZoroark-HisuiVenusaur Mega
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ArchaludonKingambitBasculegion-MPelipperSableyeVenusaur Mega
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Scovillain MegaSableyeArchaludonSneaslerBasculegion-MSylveon
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ArchaludonKingambitBasculegion-MPelipperSableyeVenusaur Mega
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Meganium MegaSableyeBasculegion-MArchaludonPelipperRotom-Wash
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Charizard Mega XVenusaurWhimsicottMiloticSneaslerArchaludon
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RoseradePelipperArchaludonRaichuBasculegion-MMeganium Mega
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Scizor MegaDragonitePelipperBasculegion-MSneaslerArchaludon
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SableyeArchaludonCharizard Mega YGarchompKingambitBasculegion-M
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Blastoise MegaFarigirafPelipperKingambitSinistchaArchaludon
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Scovillain MegaAerodactyl MegaSneaslerBasculegion-MPelipperArchaludon
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How to use Archaludon in the current VGC format

Archaludon is listed as a Steel/Dragon type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Archaludon fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Stamina, Leftovers and Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0. Its frequent moves include Electro Shot, Protect, Flash Cannon, Dragon Pulse, Draco Meteor, and Aura Sphere. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Archaludon has important weaknesses to fighting 2x, ground 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as pelipper, basculegion-male, sneasler, sableye, and sinistcha appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Archaludon. Open the Archaludon teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Archaludon with other Pokémon in the active format.