Archaludon artwork
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Archaludon

SteelDragon
M-A Standard/Form Gen 9

Use this page like a quick team check: read the role, check what attacks scare it, then search its moves by type and category.

Stats, matchups, abilities, and moves
Main jobBulky team piece

Archaludon reads as a special attacker from its current stats.

Speed readMedium speed

May need Tailwind, priority, or careful switching.

Watch outFighting 2x, Ground 2x

These are type-only multipliers. The ability notes below show when the result changes.

Stats

Battle Stats

Read the left number as the base stat. Read the right number as a simple level 50 game preview.

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HP
Base 90 Game 165 +75
Atk
Base 105 Game 125 +20
Def
Base 130 Game 150 +20
Sp.Atk
Base 125 Game 145 +20
Sp.Def
Base 65 Game 85 +20
Speed
Base 85 Game 105 +20
How to read this

If a game screen number is higher than the base stat, it usually comes from level calculation, Stat Alignment, and Stat Points. Use base stats for comparison, and game preview for battle feel.

Type Check

What scares Archaludon?

Start with the type multiplier, then check the ability. A selected ability can reduce, cancel, or increase the final damage.

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Weak to
Fighting2xGround2x
Resists
Normal0.5xWater0.5xElectric0.5xGrass0.25xFlying0.5xPsychic0.5xBug0.5xRock0.5xSteel0.5x
Immune to
Poison0x

Abilities / Passives

Stat swing

Stamina

Boosts the Defense stat when the Pokémon is hit by an attack.

This passive changes stats, so one turn can suddenly become stronger or safer.
Passive effect

Sturdy

The Pokémon cannot be knocked out by a single hit as long as its HP is full. One-hit KO moves will also fail to knock it out.

This is always-on help. Check when it activates before building around it.
Passive effect

Stalwart

Ignores the effects of opposing Pokémon's Abilities and moves that draw in moves.

This is always-on help. Check when it activates before building around it.
Moves

Search Archaludon's Moves

Search and filters check every move first, then show 15 results per page with type and category icons.

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Data Source

Base stats, abilities, and move names are generated from Pokemon Champions data sources. Regulation and meta pages should be reviewed separately before ranked recommendations.

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