Archaludon: Champions Sets, Usage & Stats

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

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.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

SteelDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

FightingGround

Resists

½×

BugElectricFlyingNormalPsychicRockSteelWater

¼×

Grass

Immune to

0×

Poison

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.

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

This Pokémon's Defense is raised by 1 stage after it is damaged by a move.
Everything about Stamina →
Other Pokémon with Stamina 2
Mudbray Mudsdale
If this Pokémon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
Everything about Sturdy →
Other Pokémon with Sturdy 42
Geodude Graveler Golem Magnemite Magneton Onix Sudowoodo Pineco Forretress Steelix Shuckle Skarmory Donphan Nosepass Aron Lairon Aggron Relicanth Regirock Shieldon Bastiodon Bonsly Magnezone Probopass Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Sawk Dwebble Crustle Tirtouga Carracosta Tyrunt Carbink Bergmite Avalugg Togedemaru Cosmoem Nacli Naclstack Garganacl Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon
This Pokémon's moves cannot be redirected to a different target by any effect.
Everything about Stalwart →
Other Pokémon with Stalwart 2
Mega Skarmory Duraludon

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#5 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 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%)

Moves Electro Shot, Protect, Dragon Pulse, Flash Cannon

Singles

#8 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

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

Moves Flash Cannon, Draco Meteor, Thunderbolt, Stealth Rock

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

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

22.99% of teams · rank #7 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability
Stat Alignment: Bold
Stat Points: 32 HP / 13 Def / 18 SpD / 3 Spe

Draco Meteor
Thunderbolt
Stealth Rock
Flash Cannon

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

Usage by rating

All players18.02%
Rated 1500+19.9%
Rated 1630+22.08%
Rated 1760+22.99%

Usage by month

Apr 202622.99%

Moves

Items

Abilities

86.6%
13.4%
0%

EV spreads

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%
Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD5%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexRUBL

Replica Team codes

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

#0884DuraludonSteelDragon
1. Use Metal Alloy
  #1018ArchaludonSteelDragon

Moves

Game Sort Type

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

It digs holes on mountains, searching for food. It’s so durable that being caught in a cave-in won’t faze it.
Violet
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.