Archaludon
A+#1018 · Gen 9 · BST 600
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 165 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 125 | 150 | 145 | 85 | 105 |
| Lonely | 137 ▲ | 135 ▼ | 145 | 85 | 105 |
| Brave | 137 ▲ | 150 | 145 | 85 | 94 ▼ |
| Adamant | 137 ▲ | 150 | 130 ▼ | 85 | 105 |
| Naughty | 137 ▲ | 150 | 145 | 76 ▼ | 105 |
| Bold | 112 ▼ | 165 ▲ | 145 | 85 | 105 |
| Docile(neutral) | 125 | 150 | 145 | 85 | 105 |
| Relaxed | 125 | 165 ▲ | 145 | 85 | 94 ▼ |
| Impish | 125 | 165 ▲ | 130 ▼ | 85 | 105 |
| Lax | 125 | 165 ▲ | 145 | 76 ▼ | 105 |
| Timid | 112 ▼ | 150 | 145 | 85 | 115 ▲ |
| Hasty | 125 | 135 ▼ | 145 | 85 | 115 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 125 | 150 | 145 | 85 | 105 |
| Jolly | 125 | 150 | 130 ▼ | 85 | 115 ▲ |
| Naive | 125 | 150 | 145 | 76 ▼ | 115 ▲ |
| Modest | 112 ▼ | 150 | 159 ▲ | 85 | 105 |
| Mild | 125 | 135 ▼ | 159 ▲ | 85 | 105 |
| Quiet | 125 | 150 | 159 ▲ | 85 | 94 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 125 | 150 | 145 | 85 | 105 |
| Rash | 125 | 150 | 159 ▲ | 76 ▼ | 105 |
| Calm | 112 ▼ | 150 | 145 | 93 ▲ | 105 |
| Gentle | 125 | 135 ▼ | 145 | 93 ▲ | 105 |
| Sassy | 125 | 150 | 145 | 93 ▲ | 94 ▼ |
| Careful | 125 | 150 | 130 ▼ | 93 ▲ | 105 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 125 | 150 | 145 | 85 | 105 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Archaludon thrives in rain, firing instant Electro Shot for big special damage while boasting strong defensive typing and bulk. Stamina builds turn it into a Body Press wall.
Strengths
- + Instant Electro Shot in rain
- + Great defensive typing
- + Body Press scaling
Weaknesses
- − Fighting and Ground weak
- − Low Speed
- − Special bulk gaps
Common builds & options
Moves
SpecialHuge Dragon damage; lowers user's Sp. Atk.
Pow130Acc90%PP5- Special
Special Steel STAB; may lower Sp. Def.
Pow80Acc100%PP10 - StatusPriority +4
Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
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Partners · Counters · Checks
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Archaludon good in ChampionsVGC?
Archaludon currently trends as a A+-tier pick (Rain, Special Attacker, Bulky Pivot). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
＋What is the best build for Archaludon in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Assault Vest with moves like Electro Shot, Draco Meteor, Flash Cannon. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
＋What counters Archaludon?
Frequent answers include urshifu-rapid-strike, groudon. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.