Archaludon

Archaludon Pokémon GOSteel Dragon
  • snow
  • windy
Table of Contents

Archaludon is a Steel and Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Steel and Dragon-type Pokémon, Archaludon is weak to Fighting and Ground-type moves.

Archaludon's maximum Combat Power stat is 4228 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Dragon Tail / Dragon Claw. Archaludon encounters are boosted during Snow and Windy weather. Shiny Archaludon is not yet available.

Archaludon Stats and Max CP

250 ATK
215 DEF
207 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4228 CP
Lvl 40
3739 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2671 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2137 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1602 CP

Archaludon's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Archaludon Type Chart

Archaludon takes increased damage from:Archaludon takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Archaludon takes reduced damage from:Archaludon takes reduced damage from:

GrassGrass39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
BugBug62.5%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw

Archaludon's best moveset is Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw, with 13.75 DPS (damage per second) and 327.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DragonDragon Tail DragonDragon Claw 13.75327.212.46
      2.SteelMetal Claw DragonDragon Claw 13.67325.312.37
      3.DragonDragon Tail SteelFlash Cannon 13.18313.611.93
      4.SteelMetal Claw SteelFlash Cannon 13.10311.811.86
      5.DragonDragon Tail NormalHyper Beam 13.04310.411.81
      6.SteelMetal Claw NormalHyper Beam 12.95308.211.72

      Fast Attacks

      • DragonDragon TailDamage14Energy8Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage14
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy12

        Effects
        Dragon Tail has no special effects.
        See Dragon Tail details page ↗
      • SteelMetal ClawDamage6Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy7

        Effects
        Metal Claw has no special effects.
        See Metal Claw details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • DragonDragon ClawDamage45Energy33Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Dragon Claw
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.9s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dragon Claw has no special effects.
        See Dragon Claw details page ↗
      • NormalHyper BeamDamage150Energy100Duration4.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage150
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window3.5s - 3.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage150
        Energy80

        Effects
        Hyper Beam has no special effects.
        See Hyper Beam details page ↗
      • SteelFlash CannonDamage100Energy100Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Flash Cannon
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy65

        Effects
        Flash Cannon has no special effects.
        See Flash Cannon details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Archaludon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Archaludon's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Archaludon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Archaludon in the meta

      Archaludon in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Not yet analysed, come back soon!

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Not yet analysed, come back soon!

      Pokédex information

      Paldea
      Pokédex Number#1018
      Height2 m
      Weight60 kg
      RegionGeneration 9
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedNo
      Shiny releasedNo
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000

      Evolution Chart

      Archaludon has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      More information

      Archaludon family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Archaludon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Duraludon Pokémon GODuraludon
      Archaludon Pokémon GOArchaludon
      Dynamax Duraludon Pokémon GODynamax Duraludon
      Gigantamax Duraludon Pokémon GOGigantamax Duraludon
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Archaludon Pokémon GOArchaludon Pokémon GOArchaludon Pokémon GOScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmArchaludon Pokémon GOArchaludon Pokémon GO
      0.98 m1 m2 m3 m3.1 m

      Archaludon's height ranges from 0.98 m to 3.1 m, with the average being 2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Archaludon in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.98 m1 m
      3′03″3′03″
      XS1 m2 m
      3′03″6′07″
      M1.5 m2.5 m
      4′11″8′02″
      XL2.5 m3 m
      8′02″9′10″
      XXL3 m3.1 m
      9′10″10′02″
      Encounter data
      Movement type
      Movement Timer0
      Jump Time0
      Attack Probability0%
      Attack Timer0
      Dodge Probability0%
      Dodge Duration0s
      Dodge Distance0
      Min Action Frequency0
      Max Action Frequency0

      Archaludon CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Archaludon's has 4228 max CP (at Level 50). A Archaludon obtained from Raids can be encountered from 2050 CP to 2137 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2563 CP to 2671 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Archaludon can be found in the 1537 CP to 1602 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP4228 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1537 CP - 1602 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs2050 CP - 2137 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids2050 CP - 2137 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      2563 CP - 2671 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Archaludon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      152 CP2165 CP3278 CP
      4391 CP5504 CP6617 CP
      7730 CP8843 CP9956 CP
      101068 CP111175 CP121282 CP
      131389 CP141496 CP151602 CP
      161709 CP171816 CP181923 CP
      192030 CP202137 CP212243 CP
      222350 CP232457 CP242564 CP
      252671 CP262778 CP272885 CP
      282992 CP293099 CP303205 CP
      313259 CP323312 CP333366 CP
      343419 CP353472 CP363526 CP
      373579 CP383633 CP393686 CP
      403739 CP413787 CP423835 CP
      433883 CP443931 CP453980 CP
      464029 CP474078 CP484128 CP
      494178 CP504228 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Archaludon

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Archaludon's Steel and Dragon-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Archaludon.

      Steel Steel

      Dragon Dragon

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Archaludon Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Archaludon Candy296 Archaludon Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Archaludon Candy10 Archaludon Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Archaludon Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Archaludon Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Archaludon Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Archaludon Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Archaludon Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Archaludon Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Archaludon Candy-

      Archaludon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Archaludon from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Archaludon in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Archaludon Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Archaludon Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Archaludon Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Archaludon Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Archaludon Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Archaludon Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Archaludon Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Archaludon Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Archaludon Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Archaludon Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Archaludon Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Archaludon Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Archaludon Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Archaludon Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Archaludon Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Archaludon Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Archaludon Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Archaludon Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Archaludon Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Archaludon Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Archaludon Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Archaludon Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Archaludon Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Archaludon Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Archaludon Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Archaludon Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Archaludon Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Archaludon Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Archaludon Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Archaludon Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Archaludon Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Archaludon Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Archaludon Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Archaludon Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Archaludon Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Archaludon Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Archaludon Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Archaludon Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Archaludon Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Archaludon Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Archaludon Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Archaludon Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Archaludon Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Archaludon Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Archaludon Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Archaludon Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Archaludon Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Archaludon Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Archaludon Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Archaludon Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Archaludon Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Archaludon Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Archaludon Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Archaludon Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Archaludon Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Archaludon Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Archaludon Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Archaludon Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Archaludon Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Archaludon Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Archaludon Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Archaludon Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Archaludon Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Archaludon Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Archaludon Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Archaludon Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Archaludon Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Archaludon Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Archaludon Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Archaludon Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Archaludon Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Archaludon Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Archaludon Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Archaludon Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Archaludon Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Archaludon Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Archaludon Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Archaludon Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Archaludon Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Archaludon Candy XL280,000304 Archaludon Candy10 Archaludon Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Archaludon Candy XL290,000304 Archaludon Candy20 Archaludon Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Archaludon Candy XL301,000304 Archaludon Candy30 Archaludon Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Archaludon Candy XL312,000304 Archaludon Candy40 Archaludon Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Archaludon Candy XL323,000304 Archaludon Candy52 Archaludon Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Archaludon Candy XL334,000304 Archaludon Candy64 Archaludon Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Archaludon Candy XL346,000304 Archaludon Candy76 Archaludon Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Archaludon Candy XL358,000304 Archaludon Candy88 Archaludon Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Archaludon Candy XL370,000304 Archaludon Candy103 Archaludon Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Archaludon Candy XL382,000304 Archaludon Candy118 Archaludon Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Archaludon Candy XL395,000304 Archaludon Candy133 Archaludon Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Archaludon Candy XL408,000304 Archaludon Candy148 Archaludon Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Archaludon Candy XL421,000304 Archaludon Candy165 Archaludon Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Archaludon Candy XL434,000304 Archaludon Candy182 Archaludon Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Archaludon Candy XL448,000304 Archaludon Candy199 Archaludon Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Archaludon Candy XL462,000304 Archaludon Candy216 Archaludon Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Archaludon Candy XL476,000304 Archaludon Candy236 Archaludon Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Archaludon Candy XL490,000304 Archaludon Candy256 Archaludon Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Archaludon Candy XL505,000304 Archaludon Candy276 Archaludon Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Archaludon Candy XL520,000304 Archaludon Candy296 Archaludon Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Archaludon high resolution sprites

      Archaludon Pokédex entries

      Paldea
      VersionsPokédex entry

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Archaludon’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Steel and Dragon-type Pokémon, Archaludon is weak to Fighting and Ground-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Archaludon in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Archaludon in Pokémon GO are Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.749 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 327.207.

      How does Archaludon perform in Raids?

      Archaludon's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Archaludon rank as a Steel-type attacker?

      Archaludon's performance as a Steel-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Archaludon?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Archaludon: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, Mega Lucario, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Garchomp.

      What is Archaludon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Archaludon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3739 CP and 4228 CP at Level 50.

      Can Archaludon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Archaludon cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

      Can Archaludon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Archaludon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.