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.
At high latitudes, this Pokémon can be found with clusters of Bergmite on its back as it swims among the icebergs.
As Avalugg moves about during the day, the cracks in its body deepen. The Pokémon’s body returns to a pristine state overnight.
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 60 partners from the Mineral and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Veil, Mirror Coat, Mist.
The recommended build leans into Avalugg's strengths as a defensive wall. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, and a spread EV build EVs back that up. Icebody rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Avalugg Moveset
- Body Press
- Hail
- Aurora Veil
- Avalanche
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteThunderstormEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-4440%LateRouteOvercastEFFORTLESSRoute 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 a physical attacker with 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