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Archaludonin Pokémon Heart & Soul

steeldragon
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Pokédex Entry

Alloy Pokémon

It gathers static electricity from its surroundings. The beams it launches when down on all fours are tremendously powerful.

Archaludon in Pokémon Heart & Soul

Archaludon is #1018 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its steel/dragon typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.

Type
SteelDragon
Dex
#1018
Abilities
Stamina(Primary)

Boosts Defense when hit.

Sturdy(Secondary)

Negates 1-hit KO attacks.

Stalwart(Hidden)

Ignores foe's redirection.

Growth Rate
mediumfast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
mineral, dragon
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
10
pokeball
Poké Ball1.6%
greatball
Great Ball2.7%
ultraball
Ultra Ball2.7%
Base Exp
300
EV Yield
3 Defense
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
fighting ×2ground ×2
Resists
normal ×0.5water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.25flying ×0.5psychic ×0.5bug ×0.5rock ×0.5steel ×0.5
Immune To
poison

How to Obtain

Archaludon has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve duraludon to get one.

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (14)

Electro ShotLevel: 0electric
PWR130ACC100PP10
Gathers electricity, then fires a high-voltage shot.
LeerLevel: 1normal
PWR0ACC100PP30
Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
Metal ClawLevel: 1steel
PWR50ACC95PP35
A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Rock SmashLevel: 6fighting
PWR0ACC100PP15
A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Hone ClawsLevel: 12dark
PWR0ACC0PP15
Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Metal SoundLevel: 18steel
PWR0ACC85PP40
Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
Breaking SwipeLevel: 24dragon
PWR60ACC100PP15
Swings its tail to attack. Lowers the Atk of those hit.
Dragon TailLevel: 30dragon
PWR60ACC90PP10
Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
Iron DefenseLevel: 36steel
PWR0ACC0PP15
Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
Focus EnergyLevel: 42normal
PWR0ACC0PP30
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Dragon ClawLevel: 48dragon
PWR80ACC100PP15
Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Flash CannonLevel: 54steel
PWR80ACC100PP10
Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
Metal BurstLevel: 60steel
PWR1ACC100PP10
Retaliates any hit with greater power.
Hyper BeamLevel: 66normal
PWR150ACC90PP5
Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.

Egg Moves (3)

Slashnormal
PWR70ACC100PP20
Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
Night Slashdark
PWR70ACC100PP15
Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
Mirror Coatpsychic
PWR1ACC100PP20
Counters the foe's special attack at double the power.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (14)

Electro ShotLevel: 0electric
PWR130ACC100PP10
Gathers electricity, then fires a high-voltage shot.
LeerLevel: 1normal
PWR0ACC100PP30
Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
Metal ClawLevel: 1steel
PWR50ACC95PP35
A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Rock SmashLevel: 6fighting
PWR0ACC100PP15
A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Hone ClawsLevel: 12dark
PWR0ACC0PP15
Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Metal SoundLevel: 18steel
PWR0ACC85PP40
Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
Breaking SwipeLevel: 24dragon
PWR60ACC100PP15
Swings its tail to attack. Lowers the Atk of those hit.
Dragon TailLevel: 30dragon
PWR60ACC90PP10
Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
Iron DefenseLevel: 36steel
PWR0ACC0PP15
Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
Focus EnergyLevel: 42normal
PWR0ACC0PP30
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Dragon ClawLevel: 48dragon
PWR80ACC100PP15
Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Flash CannonLevel: 54steel
PWR80ACC100PP10
Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
Metal BurstLevel: 60steel
PWR1ACC100PP10
Retaliates any hit with greater power.
Hyper BeamLevel: 66normal
PWR150ACC90PP5
Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.

Pre-evolution-only Moves (1)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Archaludon cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Laser FocusLevel: 42(Duraludon · Level 42)normal
PWR0ACC0PP30
Guarantees the next move will be a critical hit.

TM/HM Moves (33)

Brick Breakfighting
PWR75ACC100PP15TM31
Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Dark Pulsedark
PWR80ACC100PP15TM79
Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Dragon Clawdragon
PWR80ACC100PP15TM02
Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Dragon Pulsedragon
PWR0ACC100PP10TM59
Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
Earthquakeground
PWR100ACC100PP10TM26
A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
Endurenormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM58
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Facadenormal
PWR70ACC100PP20TM42
Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Flash Cannonsteel
PWR80ACC100PP10TM91
Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
Giga Impactnormal
PWR150ACC90PP5TM68
Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Gyro Ballsteel
PWR1ACC100PP5TM74
A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hyper Beamnormal
PWR150ACC90PP5TM15
Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light Screenpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP30TM16
Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Protectnormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM17
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Reflectpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP20TM33
Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
Restpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP0TM44
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Roarnormal
PWR0ACC0PP20TM05
Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
Rock Sliderock
PWR75ACC90PP10TM80
Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock Smashfighting
PWR0ACC100PP15HM06
A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock Tombrock
PWR0ACC0PP0TM39
Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Sleep Talknormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM82
Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Solar Beamgrass
PWR120ACC100PP10TM22
Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
Stealth Rockrock
PWR0ACC0PP20TM76
Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Stone Edgerock
PWR100ACC80PP5TM71
Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
Substitutenormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM90
Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Swords Dancenormal
PWR0ACC0PP0TM75
A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Thunderelectric
PWR0ACC70PP10TM25
A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
Thunderboltelectric
PWR0ACC100PP15TM24
A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder Waveelectric
PWR0ACC0PP20TM73
A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
Frustrationnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM21
Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden Powernormal
PWR0ACC100PP15TM10
The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Natural Giftnormal
PWR1ACC100PP15TM83
The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Returnnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM27
Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Secret Powernormal
PWR70ACC100PP20TM43
Attack with effects that vary by location.

Type Summary

2
Weaknesses
9
Resistances
1
Immunities
6
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Archaludon. Use these types to counter it effectively.

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Archaludon resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

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