Slow is good when Trick Room is up, and Avalugg is about as slow as they come. Ice typing gives it a defined role on the team. Only weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Known as the Iceberg Pokemon.
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.
This Pokémon uses its massive icy body to flatten anything that gets in its way. When it’s floating out on the ocean, it looks exactly like drift ice.
Avalugg Weakness
FragileFire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-type 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.
Avalugg is what Bergmite becomes. Breed it for Bergmite eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Bergmite pushed Avalugg to 514 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +99.
How to Evolve
Breed with Avalugg to get Bergmite eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral and Monster egg groups.
Sturdy gives Avalugg passive value while it walls. Impish nature boosts Defense, max HP and Defense EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Heavy-Duty Boots keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Best Avalugg Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Body Press
- Recover
- Avalanche
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Avalugg's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam for same-type damage. Take Down and Blizzard are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Avalugg learns Take Down and Double-Edge naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Steel and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
The offense anchors on Blizzard and Mountain Gale, with coverage across 7 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Avalugg that handles most situations. Earth Power and Blizzard give it enough punch where it matters.
Don't skip the egg moves. Avalugg picks up Aurora Veil and Mirror Coat only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Blizzard and Ice Beam while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Avalugg starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 4 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 Scarlet & Violet
Bergmite is your first catch on the way to Avalugg. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 23-59 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BergmiteEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.23-5690%MidWaterEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.23-5690%MidWaterEFFORTLESSNorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.23-5636%MidWaterEFFORTLESSNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.23-5636%MidWater
Step 2Avalugg ✓EFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.37-5940%LateWaterEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.37-5940%LateWaterMODERATENorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.37-598%LateWaterMODERATENorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.37-598%LateWateror evolve from Bergmite (Step 1)
Avalugg can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Bergmite from X or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
1 encounter spots for Avalugg at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Avalugg in Legends: Arceus
To get Avalugg, start by catching Bergmite through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BergmiteEFFORTLESSIce Column ChamberGrassCommonIceEASYArena's ApproachGrassUncommonEASYAvalugg's LegacyGrassUncommon
Step 2Avalugg ✓EASYAvalugg's LegacyGrassUncommonor evolve from Bergmite (Step 1)
high spawn rates for Avalugg across 48 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 Sword & Shield
The path to Avalugg starts with Bergmite at Lv. 39-65 via walking and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BergmiteEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteOvercastEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteThunderstormEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteIntense SunEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteSnowingEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteSandstormEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteRainingEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteThunderstormEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteHeavy FogEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteIntense SunEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteOvercastEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteSnowingEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteSandstormEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteRainingEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteHeavy FogEASYRoute 9 - in Circhester BayShieldOverworldLv.39-4320%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 9 - in Circhester BaySwordOverworldLv.39-4315%LateRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6534%PostWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6534%PostWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6534%PostWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6534%PostWaterOvercastEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterSnowstormEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterSnowingEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterRainingEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterSnowingEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterSnowstormEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterRainingEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowingEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowingEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowstormEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostWaterThunderstormEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostWaterThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense SunEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense SunMODERATELake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-585%PostWaterSnowingMODERATELake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-585%PostWaterSnowing- Step 2Avalugg ✓EFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-65100%PostWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-65100%PostWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-65100%PostWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-65100%PostWaterIntense SunEASYFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6545%PostWaterRainingEASYFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6545%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6545%PostWaterOvercastEASYFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6545%PostWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6544%PostWaterNormal WeatherEASYFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6538%PostWaterRainingEASYFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6538%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6538%PostWaterOvercastEASYFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6538%PostWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6537%PostWaterNormal WeatherEASYFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6535%PostWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6532%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6530%PostWaterSnowstormEASYFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6530%PostWaterSnowingEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6529%PostWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6529%PostWaterSnowingEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6529%PostWaterRainingEFFORTLESSThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6529%PostHeavy FogEFFORTLESSThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6529%PostHeavy FogEASYFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6528%PostWaterThunderstormEASYFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6527%PostWaterSnowstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6527%PostSnowingEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6527%PostSnowingEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6527%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6527%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6527%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6527%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6527%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6527%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6527%PostNormal WeatherEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6527%PostNormal WeatherEASYFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostWaterThunderstormEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6524%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6522%PostWaterSnowstormEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6522%PostWaterSnowingEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6522%PostWaterRainingEASYFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6522%PostWaterSnowingEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6522%PostWaterOvercastEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6522%PostIntense SunEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6522%PostIntense SunEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostSnowstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostSnowstormEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6519%PostWaterSnowstormEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6517%PostWaterThunderstormor evolve from Bergmite (Step 1)
Avalugg works as a wallbreaker with 514 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. That 184 base Defense does the heavy lifting.
Watch for Infernape (Fire), Conkeldurr (Fighting), and Golem (Rock) when using Avalugg. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Steel-type attackers are also a problem. At base 28 Speed, Avalugg won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Own Tempo prevents confusion — that's the one you want on Avalugg. Sturdy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Ice Body works too if your team needs something different.
Avalugg is leaning toward the physical side (base 117 Attack). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 28 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Avalugg appears in 8 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Available since X & Y, Avalugg appears in 8 games spanning 4 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A