Where can I find Archaludon in SoulGold?

Archaludon cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Archaludon?

Archaludon is a steel/dragon-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Archaludon learn in SoulGold?

Archaludon can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Archaludonin Pokémon SoulGold

steeldragon

Pokédex Entry

Alloy Pokémon

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

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

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

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball2.7%

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

Evolution Chain

Duraludon

Base form

→

Archaludon

Use Metal Alloy on Duraludon

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How to Obtain

Archaludon isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Electro ShotLevel: 0Electro Shot	electric	130	100	10
0	Electro ShotLevel: 0Electro Shot	Gathers electricity, then fires a high-voltage shot.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
6	Rock SmashLevel: 6Rock Smash	fighting	0	100	15
6	Rock SmashLevel: 6Rock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
12	Hone ClawsLevel: 12Hone Claws	dark	0	0	15
12	Hone ClawsLevel: 12Hone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
18	Metal SoundLevel: 18Metal Sound	steel	0	85	40
18	Metal SoundLevel: 18Metal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
24	Breaking SwipeLevel: 24Breaking Swipe	dragon	60	100	15
24	Breaking SwipeLevel: 24Breaking Swipe	Swings its tail to attack. Lowers the Atk of those hit.
30	Dragon TailLevel: 30Dragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10
30	Dragon TailLevel: 30Dragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
36	Iron DefenseLevel: 36Iron Defense	steel	0	0	15
36	Iron DefenseLevel: 36Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
42	Focus EnergyLevel: 42Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
42	Focus EnergyLevel: 42Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
48	Dragon ClawLevel: 48Dragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15
48	Dragon ClawLevel: 48Dragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
54	Flash CannonLevel: 54Flash Cannon	steel	80	100	10
54	Flash CannonLevel: 54Flash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
60	Metal BurstLevel: 60Metal Burst	steel	1	100	10
60	Metal BurstLevel: 60Metal Burst	Retaliates any hit with greater power.
66	Hyper BeamLevel: 66Hyper Beam	normal	150	90	5
66	Hyper BeamLevel: 66Hyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.

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Egg Moves (3)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
SlashSlash	normal	70	100	20
SlashSlash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
Mirror CoatMirror Coat	psychic	1	100	20
Mirror CoatMirror Coat	Counters the foe's special attack at double the power.

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TM/HM Moves (30)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.