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No. 0884

Duraludon

Alloy Pokémon

Duraludon
Official art
SteelDragon
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
40 kg 88.2 lbs
Base stat total
535 top 15%
Introduced
Gen VIII
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
The special metal that composes its body is very light, so this Pokémon has considerable agility. It lives in caves because it dislikes the rain.
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Base stats

HP70130–177250–344
Atk9590–161175–317
Def115108–183211–361
SpA120112–189220–372
SpD5049–11294–218
Spe8581–150157–295
Total535Higher than 85% of all Pokémon
HP70Atk95Def115Spe85SpD50SpA120

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Duraludon outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150Duraludon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 137Duraludon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105Duraludon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Ground2×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Electric½×Flying½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Poison0×
Takes normal damage from 6 types
GhostFireIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Light Metal

    Halves the Pokémon's weight.

  • Heavy Metal

    Doubles the Pokémon's weight.

  • StalwartHidden ability

    Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV DoublesNFENational DexRU

14.86% of teams · rank #7 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Light Metal
Nature
Modest
EVs
160 HP / 96 SpA / 252 SpD
Tera Type
Fairy
  1. Draco Meteor
  2. Flash Cannon
  3. Thunder Wave
  4. Body Press

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players12.45%
  • Rated 1500+13.51%
  • Rated 1630+14.86%
  • Rated 1760+15.67%

Usage by month

Oct 202514.86%

Moves

  • Draco Meteor86.9%
  • Flash Cannon78.4%
  • Thunder Wave64.1%
  • Body Press52.4%
  • Stealth Rock50.6%
  • Roar42.6%
  • Dragon Pulse9.8%
  • Dragon Tail4.2%
  • Thunderbolt4.1%
  • Iron Defense3%

Items

  • Eviolite97.9%
  • Choice Specs1.7%
  • Leftovers0.3%
  • Eject Pack0.1%
  • Assault Vest0%
  • Rocky Helmet0%

Abilities

  • 92.8%
  • 5.5%
  • 1.7%

EV spreads

  • Modest 160 HP / 96 SpA / 252 SpD48.6%
  • Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Spe6.8%
  • Calm 248 HP / 204 SpD / 56 Spe5.8%
  • Calm 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe5.1%
  • Bold 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 Spe3.5%

Tera types

  • Fairy44.7%
  • Flying35%
  • Fighting4.9%
  • Ghost4.2%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0884DuraludonSteelDragon
    1. Use Metal Alloy#1018ArchaludonSteelDragon

Moves

Level up 13

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
6Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15
12Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15
18Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40
24Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
30Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
36Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
42Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
48Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
54Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
60Metal BurstStrikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage.SteelPhys—100%10
66Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10
TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10
TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40
TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 3

EggMirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20
EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
EggSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Alloy Pokémon
Debut
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
White
Shape
Habitat
—
Galar#371Blueberry#161

  1. The special metal that composes its body is very light, so this Pokémon has considerable agility. It lives in caves because it dislikes the rain.

    Shield

  2. Its body resembles polished metal, and it’s both lightweight and strong. The only drawback is that it rusts easily.

    Sword

Names around the world

Japanese
ジュラルドン
Japanese (romaji)
Duraludon
Korean
두랄루돈
Chinese (Traditional)
鋁鋼龍
Chinese (Simplified)
铝钢龙
French
Duralugon
German
Duraludon
Spanish
Duraludon
Italian
Duraludon

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
50
Base experience
187
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
MineralDragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Shield 7 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Route 10 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 45–48
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • WyndonTrade with an NPC · Lv 50
Sword 7 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Route 10 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 45–48
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • WyndonTrade with an NPC · Lv 50