The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Sp. Atk's dead weight. But this Iceberg Pokemon still yields 2 Defense EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its ice-covered body is as hard as steel. Its enormous frame crushes anything that stands in its way.
Fighting, Steel, Water, Grass, Ground, and Rock moves hit Avalugg for super-effective damage. Fighting and Steel hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The Ice/Rock typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Avalugg's physical bulk (base 184 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting, Steel |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying |
Ting-Lu's Earthquake hits Avalugg for 38-45%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake 2x38-45% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Lokix builds →Knock Off12-14% U Turn13-15% Sucker Punch13-15% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Weavile builds →Knock Off12-14% Ice Shard4-5% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x30-36% Rapid Spin3-3% Knock Off7-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x58-69% Ice Shard6-7% Knock Off13-15% | ||
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. 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.
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
Avalugg best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Body Press
- Recover
- Avalanche
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Body Press
- Avalanche
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Body Press
- Recover
- Avalanche
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Body Press
- Avalanche
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
- Recover
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Rapid Spin
- Recover
- Icicle Spear
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Avalugg's Normal and Dark coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Meteor Beam and Blizzard 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.
Blizzard and Mountain Gale sit at the top of a stacked same-type pool for Avalugg. That many Ice and Rock options means real flexibility in what you slot. And Normal and Dark coverage and more covers the gaps.
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 Stone Edge while coverage across 7 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 BergmiteCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water90%MidCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water90%MidNorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water36%MidNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water36%Mid
Step 2Avalugg ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.37-59 Water40%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.37-59 Water40%LateNorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.37-59 Water8%LateNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.37-59 Water8%Lateor 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 BergmiteIce Column ChamberGrass IceCommonArena's ApproachGrassUncommonAvalugg's LegacyGrassUncommon
Step 2Avalugg ✓Avalugg'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 BergmiteRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateOvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateNormal WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateIntense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateSnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateSnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateSandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateRainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateHeavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateIntense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateOvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateSnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateNormal WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateSandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateSnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateRainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateHeavy FogRoute 9 - in Circhester BayShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route20%LateAll WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BaySwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route15%LateAll WeatherFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water34%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water34%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water34%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water34%PostOvercastFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostRainingFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostHeavy FogThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostRainingThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowstormThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowingThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostRainingThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowingThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water5%PostSnowingLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water5%PostSnowing- Step 2Avalugg ✓Frigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water100%PostSandstormFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water100%PostSandstormFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water100%PostIntense SunFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water100%PostIntense SunFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water45%PostRainingFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water45%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water45%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water45%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water44%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water38%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water38%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water38%PostOvercastFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water38%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water37%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water35%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water32%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water30%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water30%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water29%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water29%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water29%PostRainingThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6529%PostHeavy FogThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6529%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water28%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water27%PostSnowstormThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostSnowingThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostSnowingThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostRainingThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostRainingThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostOvercastThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostOvercastThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostNormal WeatherThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water24%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water24%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water22%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water22%PostSnowingFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water22%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water22%PostSnowingFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water22%PostOvercastThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6522%PostIntense SunThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6522%PostIntense SunThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostSnowstormThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water19%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water17%PostThunderstormor evolve from Bergmite (Step 1)
Avalugg looks average on paper at 514 BST. But Strong Jaw is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Watch for Lucario (Fighting), Aegislash (Steel), and Milotic (Water) when using Avalugg. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Lucario is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. Grass, Ground, and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 38 Speed, Avalugg won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Avalugg gets Strong Jaw, Ice Body, and Sturdy. But Strong Jaw is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Strong Jaw pairs with Avalugg's base 184 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Avalugg is leaning toward the physical side (base 127 Attack). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 38 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Run Rapid Spin, Bodypress, Recover, and Avalanche on Avalugg. Rapid Spin is the most common pick at 21% usage. Avalanche provides reliable STAB damage.
Available since X & Y, Avalugg appears in 8 games spanning 5 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves