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
Tyranitar deals 43-51% with Stone Edge.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake9-11% | ||
B | ||
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% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Meowscarada builds →Knock Off11-13% U Turn12-14% | ||
C | ||
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 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
How to Get Avalugg
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 SV
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 - LakeLv.23-56OverworldRate 90%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.23-56OverworldRate 36%
Step 2Avalugg ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.37-59OverworldRate 40%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.37-59OverworldRate 8%or evolve from Bergmite (Step 1)
A few locations for Avalugg with moderate rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Avalugg in LZA
To get Avalugg, start by catching Bergmite through walking encounters at Lv. 32-56. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch BergmiteWild Zone 12Lv.32-33OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Avalugg ✓Wild Zone 12Lv.34-35OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 12Lv.54-56OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Bergmite (Step 1)
1 encounter spots 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.45-55GrassRate 15%Avalugg's LegacyLv.52-60GrassRate 15%
Step 2Avalugg ✓Avalugg's LegacyLv.52-60GrassRate 15%or 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 SwSh
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 SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%RainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%Intense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%SnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%Heavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%SnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%OvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%SandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%ThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%Normal WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldShieldRate 20%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldSwordRate 15%All WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 34%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 34%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Normal WeatherThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 5%Snowing- Step 2Avalugg ✓Frigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 100%Intense SunFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 100%SandstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 45%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 45%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 45%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 45%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 44%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 38%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 38%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 38%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 38%Heavy FogFrigid 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%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 29%RainingThree-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%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 24%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%ThunderstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 22%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 22%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 22%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 22%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 22%OvercastThree-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)
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
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 a physical attacker with base 117 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 28 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Run Bodypress, Recover, Rapid Spin, and Avalanche on Avalugg. Bodypress is the most common pick at 0% usage. Avalanche provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves