Duraludon Best Moveset
Steel/Dragon at 120 Sp. Atk and 115 Defense with AbilityStalwart ignoring redirection. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Archaludon exists as the evolution. NatureTimid at 85 Speed fires special Steel and Dragon TermStab. The moveset has real offensive and defensive stats for a Pokemon with an evolution. C-Tier, but Archaludon at S-Tier is the better path.
Steel/Dragon with Stalwart in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Ignored Follow Me and redirection. 120 Sp. Atk from 85 Speed. Borderline between tiers.
Best Moves
Best Build
Duraludon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Rose in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Steel/Dragon defensive typing was excellent. 120 Sp. Atk with Body Press using 115 Defense offensively. Best gen.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Body Press
- Flash Cannon
- Draco Meteor
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Duraludon Weakness
Duraludon is weak to Fighting and Ground. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Duraludon's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Water, Electric, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Duraludon Weak Against
FortressBest Pokemon Against Duraludon
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Duraludon View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn4-4% Scald6-7% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Duraludon View Corviknight builds →U Turn5-6% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Duraludon View Pelipper builds →Hurricane15-18% U Turn3-4% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemWellspringmask NatureJolly Moves View Ogerpon-Wellspring builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
To get Archaludon from Duraludon, you need an evolution item. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 65 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Duraludon
2 encounter spots for Duraludon at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Duraludon in SV
Step 1Duraludon ✓Polar BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Evolve into ArchaludonBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Archaludon egg.
Duraludon sits at low spawn rates across 20 spots in late-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Best Locations to Catch Duraludon in Sword & Shield
10 walking encounters at Lv. 45-52 for Duraludon across Shield and Sword. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Duraludon's Sp. Atk does the work, Sp. Def pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The hardness of its cells is exceptional, even among Steel types. It also has a body structure that’s resistant to earthquakes.
Duraludon Guide
At 535 BST, Duraludon is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Archaludon before bringing it to any serious fight.
Light Metal is the go-to ability for Duraludon. It halves the Pokémon's weight. Its hidden ability Stalwart can work in specific setups. Heavy Metal is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Duraludon is a mixed attacker with base 95 Attack and 120 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For a casual playthrough, Duraludon works as a placeholder. Steel/Dragon coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Archaludon. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Available since Sword & Shield, Duraludon appears in 2 games spanning 3 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 6XY
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 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves