As a Steel/Dragon type, Duraludon 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: 70
Attack: 95
Defense: 115
Sp. Atk: 120
Sp. Def: 50
Speed: 85
Total: 535

Duraludon has a base stat total of 535, higher than 78% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (120) well above Attack (95), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 70 HP, 115 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.

Duraludon can have the abilities Light Metal, Heavy Metal and Stalwart.

How to beat Duraludon

Duraludon 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

Duraludon is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Duraludon → Archaludon) and evolves into Archaludon.

Best counters to Duraludon

Other Steel/Dragon Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Duraludon weak to?

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

What is Duraludon resistant to?

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

What are the best counters to Duraludon?

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