Stats & Training
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
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 |
 Gholdengo SteelGhost | S | |
Steel is super effective against AvaluggView Gholdengo → | ||
 Glimmet RockPoison | A | |
Rock is super effective against AvaluggView Glimmet → | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake19-22% | ||
 | 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 →Earthquake15-18% Rapid Spin5-6% Knock Off7-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake29-34% Ice Shard6-7% Knock Off13-15% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Avalugg is what Bergmite becomes. Breed it for Bergmite eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool 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
Legends: Z-A Avalugg Best Moveset
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Avalugg in Legends: Z-A
Avalugg Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Avalugg works as a wallbreaker with 514 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. Rapid Spin with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
In Legends: Z-A, 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. Speed tells the real story. Base 28 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.
In Legends: Z-A, run Rapid Spin, Bodypress, Recover, and Avalanche on Avalugg. Rapid Spin is the most common pick at 21% 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 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