As a Steel/Dragon type, Archaludon has 2 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Steel/Dragon typing.

Base stats

HP: 90
Attack: 105
Defense: 130
Sp. Atk: 125
Sp. Def: 65
Speed: 85
Total: 600

Archaludon has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (130). Its Attack (105) and Sp. Atk (125) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 90 HP, 130 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Archaludon can have the abilities Stamina, Sturdy and Stalwart.

How to beat Archaludon

Archaludon takes 2× damage from Fighting and Ground moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass, Electric and Psychic moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Steel and Dragon moves. Cobalion hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Steel and Dragon moves. Iron Treads hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Steel and Dragon moves.

Evolution

Archaludon is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Duraludon → Archaludon), evolving from Duraludon.

Best counters to Archaludon

Other Steel/Dragon Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Archaludon weak to?

As a Steel/Dragon type, Archaludon takes super-effective damage from Fighting and Ground moves.

What is Archaludon resistant to?

Archaludon resists Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Water, Electric, Psychic and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.

What are the best counters to Archaludon?

Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Cobalion and Iron Treads, which hit Archaludon with super-effective attacks.