How to evolve
- AvaluggThis pageLevel 37
- Hisuian AvaluggLevel 37
Not in Legends: Z‑A, Scarlet & Violet
Avalugg Best Moveset
184 Defense is one of the highest in the entire game. Pure Ice at 117 Attack behind AbilitySturdy guaranteeing one hit survived. Held ItemHeavy Duty Boots with NatureImpish blocks hazards and maximizes the physical wall. The moveset absorbs physical damage indefinitely and fires Ice TermStab at 117 Attack. 46 Sp. Def collapses to any special hit. C-Tier as a one-dimensional physical wall.
184 Defense was among the highest in the game in Gen VI (X & Y). Ice-type meant special attacks bypassed it. 46 Sp. Def was the other side of the coin.
Wall Moveset
- Avalanche
- Rapid Spin
- Recover
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 184 Defense on Ice-type was bulk that didn't count where it mattered. Too many special attackers and type weaknesses.
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Avalanche
- Recover
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Same in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Heavy-Duty Boots didn't help because Stealth Rock wasn't the problem. Special moves were.
Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Rapid Spin
- Recover
- Icicle Spear
Recommended Teammates
Rose in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Ice typing with Sturdy and Rapid Spin gave a hazard removal role. Best competitive gen for the ice wall.
Best Moves
Best Build
Avalugg best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Recover
- Rapid Spin
- Avalanche
Recommended Teammates
Avalugg Weakness
Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel moves hit Avalugg for super-effective damage. Avalugg's physical bulk (base 184 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
What is Avalugg Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Avalugg
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin7-8% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake9-11% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin6-7% Earthquake11-14% Knock Off8-9% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed11-14% Earthquake14-17% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off13-16% U Turn14-17% Wood Hammer24-29% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Weavile builds →Knock Off8-10% Ice Shard3-3% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off14-17% Stone Edge 2x43-51% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Meowscarada builds →Knock Off11-13% U Turn12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Excadrill builds →Earthquake14-17% Rapid Spin7-9% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Lokix builds →U Turn13-15% Knock Off12-14% | ||
Evolution
Avalugg is what Bergmite becomes. Breed it for Bergmite eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolution from Bergmite pushed Avalugg to 514 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +99. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Avalugg to get Bergmite eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral and Monster egg groups.
Shiny Avalugg
Avalugg's shiny takes Bergmite's faint purple tint and stretches it across a much larger iceberg body. The change is slightly more visible at this size, but "slightly more visible" is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. Ice-types as a group just get raw deals on shinies.
Shiny Avalugg Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Avalugg
Avalugg starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 5 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Avalugg in SV
Bergmite is your first catch on the way to Avalugg. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 23-59 across 20 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BergmiteCasseroya Lake - LakeLv.23-56OverworldRate 90%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.23-56OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.34-41OverworldGlaseado MountainLv.35-42OverworldGlaseado MountainLv.38-41Overworld
Step 2Avalugg ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.37-59OverworldRate 40%Glaseado MountainLv.37-42OverworldGlaseado MountainLv.37-41OverworldGlaseado MountainLv.38-41OverworldNorth Paldean Sea - OceanLv.37-59OverworldRate 8%or evolve from Bergmite (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Avalugg catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.
Avalugg grinds through Lumiose's Wild Zones as an overworld Ice type, with encounters scattered anywhere from level 34 to 57.
Where To Catch Avalugg in LZA
To get Avalugg, start by catching Bergmite through walking encounters at Lv. 24-54. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
1 encounter spot for Avalugg at decent spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Avalugg in PLA
To get Avalugg, start by catching Bergmite through walking encounters at Lv. 33-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BergmiteIce Column ChamberLv.33-36CaveArena's ApproachLv.45-55GrassUncommonAvalugg's LegacyLv.52-60GrassUncommon- Step 2Avalugg ✓Avalugg's LegacyLv.52-60GrassUncommonor evolve from Bergmite (Step 1)
High spawn rates for Avalugg across 24 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Avalugg in SwSh
The path to Avalugg starts with Bergmite at Lv. 39-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch BergmiteRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%SnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%Normal WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%OvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%Heavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%RainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%SandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%SnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%Intense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%ThunderstormRoute 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldShieldRate 20%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldSwordRate 15%All WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 34%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 34%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Normal WeatherThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 5%Snowing
- Step 2Avalugg ✓Frigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 100%SandstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 100%Intense SunFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 45%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 45%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 45%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 45%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 44%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 38%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 38%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 38%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 38%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 37%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 35%ThunderstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 32%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 30%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 30%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 29%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 29%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 29%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 29%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 28%ThunderstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 27%SnowstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%Normal WeatherThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%ThunderstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 24%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%ThunderstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 22%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 22%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 22%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 22%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 22%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 22%Intense SunThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 19%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 17%Thunderstormor evolve from Bergmite (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Avalugg catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Iceberg Pokemon still yields 2 Defense EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
As Avalugg walks along with Bergmite on its back, it comes across pods of Cetitan. It lets them pass to avoid conflict.
Avalugg Guide
Use Avalugg as a wallbreaker. Physical side carries the damage. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key. Avalanche is the primary attack.
Build your team around Ninetales Alola. These have the highest co-usage rates with Avalugg in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Avalugg has a Hisuian form that swaps the typing and reshuffles the stats. Introduced in Gen 8. Worth checking if the original version doesn't fit your team.
Sturdy is the hidden ability. Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Avalugg's regular abilities before committing.
Run Impish on Avalugg. +Defense is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Available since X & Y, Avalugg appears in 8 games spanning 4 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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