Archaludon — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Archaludon is a bulky attacker built around special attacks (125 Sp. Atk). It can trade hits at a competitive speed tier, and it's commonly used because its steel/dragon typing only has 2 weaknesses, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Archaludon can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Archaludon actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Archaludon the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 600Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Archaludon shows up
#2
Usage ~33.9% · Win rate ~54.95%
#12
Usage ~13.42% · Win rate ~54.7%
Archaludon FAQ
- What are Archaludon's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Archaludon can run stamina, sturdy, stalwart. The competitive default is usually stamina — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Archaludon weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Archaludon takes extra damage from fighting, ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Archaludon?
- The best moveset for Archaludon depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Archaludon in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Archaludon are Pokémon with strong fighting, ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Archaludon good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Archaludon's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.