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This is a guide to movesets and best builds for using Archaludon in competitive play for the games Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on for tips on the best Nature, EV spreads, Movesets, Tera Type, and Held Items to use with Archaludon, as well as its strengths and weaknesses.
Archaludon - Related Guides | ||
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List of Contents
Blueberry #162 | Type | |
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Archaludon | ||
Abilities | ||
Stamina Sturdy Stalwart (Hidden) |
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Weak to: | ||
(2x) | ||
Damaged Normally By: |
(1x) | |
Resists: | (0.5x) | |
(0.25x) | ||
Immune to: | (0x) |
Ability Name | Description | |
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Stamina | Increases the user's Defense by one stage each time it gets hit by an attack. | |
Sturdy | The user cannot be knocked out with one hit and cannot be knocked out by One hit KO moves, causing the Pokemon to have 1 HP remaining. | |
Stalwart (Hidden) |
The user ignores abilities and moves that changes the target of moves. |
Stat | Value | Rank |
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HP | 90 | 168 |
Atk | 105 | 174 |
Def | 130 | 25 |
SpAtk | 125 | 53 |
SpDef | 65 | 439 |
Speed | 85 | 251 |
Total | 600 | 38 |
Stat | Max | 0Nat | 0EV | -Nat | Min |
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HP | 197 | 197 | 165 | 165 | 150 |
Atk | 172 | 157 | 125 | 112 | 99 |
Def | 200 | 182 | 150 | 135 | 121 |
SpAtk | 194 | 177 | 145 | 130 | 117 |
SpDef | 128 | 117 | 85 | 76 | 63 |
Spd | 150 | 137 | 105 | 94 | 81 |
Best Natures | ||
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Modest (+Sp. Atk, -Atk) |
Timid (+Spe, -Atk) |
Build Name | Recommendation |
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Assault Vest | ★★★★★ |
Nature | Modest (+Sp. Atk, -Atk) |
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EV Spread | HP 252 / Sp. Atk 252 / Sp. Def 4 |
Final Stat Values | HP 197 / Def 150 / Sp. Atk 194 / Sp. Def 86 / Speed 105 |
Ability | Stamina |
Tera Type | |
Held Item | Assault Vest |
Moveset | ・
Flash Cannon
・ Draco Meteor ・ Body Press ・ Tera Blast |
Increases its physical bulk the more times its hit. Very fast compared to other bulky Assault Vest users. Many natural resistances, but has common weaknesses. |
Ability | Held Item | |
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Stamina | Assault Vest |
The Ability chosen for this build is Stamina. This will boost Archaludon's Defense every time it's hit, powering up Body Press in the process.
The item chosen for this build is an Assault Vest. This helps boost its very low Sp. Def stat, making it an incredibly difficult Pokemon to knockout.
Also, this item is essential so that Archaludon can use Stamina instead of Sturdy so that it is less likely to get OHKO'd.
Flash Cannon | Draco Meteor |
Body Press | Tera Blast |
Flash Cannon is its best Steel-type STAB move that has no downsides. It also has the added bonus of having a 10% chance of lowering the opponent's Sp. Def by one stage.
Draco Meteor is its strongest Dragon-type STAB move, but it lowers Archaludon's Sp. Atk by two stages everytime it's used.
Body Press is its best Fighting-type STAB move since it uses Archaludon's amazing Defense stat in its damage calculation. As a bonus, its damage will also increase everytime Archaludon's hit thanks to Sturdy.
Tera Blast becomes a great Flying-type coverage move once Archaludon Terastallizes.
Flying Tera Type Matchup | ||
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Weak to: | ||
(2x) | ||
Damaged Normally By: |
(1x) | |
Resists: | (0.5x) | |
Immune to: | (0x) |
Flying is the best Tera Type for this build because it turns Archaludon's Fighting weakness into a resist and its Ground weakness into an immunity.
Best Flying (Tera) Type Pokemon for Ranked Battle
A full 252 EVs are placed in Archaludon's HP and Sp. Atk to make it as bulky as possible while still being able to hit hard. The extra 4 EVs are put into its Sp. Def to help round out its bulk.
A Modest nature is preferred to maximize Archaludon's damage output.
Thunderbolt | Alternative coverage move that can be used over Tera Blast so that Archaludon has another attacking move that doesn't need it to Terastallize. |
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Aura Sphere | Used over Body Press for cases where it is better to use a special attack over a physical one. |
Heavy Slam | Alternate Steel-type move that does more damage to frail and light Pokemon like Flutter Mane. |
Dragon Pulse | Does significantly less damage than Draco Meteor, but won't lower Archaludon's stats every time it's used. |
Damage Dealt by Archaludon |
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Ability:
Multiscale
Item:
Choice Band
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Draco Meteor 118 ~ 141 (59.5 ~ 71.2%) Guaranteed 2HKO If No Multiscale: Draco Meteor 236 ~ 282 (119.1 ~ 142.4%) Guaranteed OHKO |
Item: Booster Energy | Flash Cannon 116 ~ 138 (88.5 ~ 105.3%) 31.3% Chance to OHKO |
Item: Assault Vest | +1 Body Press 98 ~ 116 (51.8 ~ 61.3%) Guaranteed 2HKO |
Item: Hearthflame Mask | Tera Blast 152 ~ 180 (97.4 ~ 115.3%) 87.5% Chance to OHKO |
Damage Received by Archaludon |
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Item: Assault Vest | Earth Power 162 ~ 192 (82.2 ~ 97.4%) Guaranteed 2HKO |
Item: Punching Glove | Close Combat 168 ~ 198 (85.2 ~ 100.5%) 6.3% Chance to OHKO |
Game8's Competitive Damage Calculator
Build Name | Recommendation |
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Assault Vest | ★★★★★ |
Nature | Modest (+Sp. Atk, -Atk) |
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EV Spread | HP 252 / 252 Sp. Atk / 4 Sp. Def |
Final Stat Values | HP 197 / 112 Atk / Def 150 / Sp. Atk 194 / Sp. Def 86 / Speed 105 |
Ability | Stamina |
Tera Type | |
Held Item | Assault Vest |
Moveset | ・
Electro Shot
・ Body Press ・ Heavy Slam ・ Draco Meteor |
Increases its physical bulk the more times its hit. Very fast compared to other bulky Assault Vest users. Many natural resistances, but has common weaknesses. |
Ability | Held Item | |
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Stamina | Assault Vest |
The Ability chosen for this build is Stamina. This will boost Archaludon's Defense every time it's hit, powering up Body Press in the process.
The item chosen for this build is an Assault Vest. This helps boost its very low Sp. Def stat, making it an incredibly difficult Pokemon to knockout. This is an important Held Item for Archaludon, as it will not be able to take Draco Meteor from Walking Wake otherwise, nor will it be able to take Choice Specs Tera Fairy Moonblast from Flutter Mane.
Also, this item is essential so that Archaludon can use Stamina instead of Sturdy so that it is less likely to get OHKO'd.
Electro Shot | Body Press |
Heavy Slam | Draco Meteor |
Electro Shot increases Archaludon's Special Attack by 1 stage, making its Draco Meteor even more powerful in later turns. This requires a turn to set up, however, so using this move with Power Herb or Rain is advised.
Body Press is its best Fighting-type STAB move since it uses Archaludon's amazing Defense stat in its damage calculation. As a bonus, its damage will also increase everytime Archaludon's hit thanks to Stamina.
Heavy Slam is preferred over Flash Cannon, as it can cleanly KO even bulky variants of Flutter Mane.
Draco Meteor is its strongest Dragon-type STAB move, but it lowers Archaludon's Sp. Atk by two stages everytime it's used.
Flying Tera Type Matchup | ||
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Weak to: | ||
(2x) | ||
Damaged Normally By: |
(1x) | |
Resists: | (0.5x) | |
Immune to: | (0x) |
Flying is the best Tera Type for this build because it turns Archaludon's Fighting weakness into a resist and its Ground weakness into an immunity.
Best Flying (Tera) Type Pokemon for Ranked Battle
A full 252 EVs are placed in Archaludon's HP and Sp. Atk to make it as bulky as possible while still being able to hit hard. The extra 4 EVs are put into its Sp. Def to help round out its bulk.
A Modest nature is preferred to maximize Archaludon's damage output from Electro Shot and Draco Meteor.
Aura Sphere | Used over Body Press for cases where it is better to use a special attack over a physical one. |
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Dragon Pulse | Does significantly less damage than Draco Meteor, but won't lower Archaludon's stats every time it's used. |
Damage Dealt by Archaludon |
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Ability:
Multiscale
Item:
Choice Band
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Draco Meteor 118 ~ 141 (59.5 ~ 71.2%) Guaranteed 2HKO If No Multiscale: Draco Meteor 236 ~ 282 (119.1 ~ 142.4%) Guaranteed OHKO |
Item: Booster Energy | Heavy Slam 162 ~ 192 (100.6 ~ 119.2%) Guaranteed OHKO |
Damage Received by Archaludon |
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Item: Assault Vest | Earth Power 162 ~ 192 (82.2 ~ 97.4%) Guaranteed 2HKO |
Item: Punching Glove | Close Combat 168 ~ 198 (85.2 ~ 100.5%) 6.3% Chance to OHKO |
Game8's Competitive Damage Calculator
Archaludon has a lot of great natural resistances, but its Fighting and Ground weaknesses are very common in the current metagame. Make sure to eliminate these threats first so that Archaludon can have a more comfortable time in battle.
Archaludon is a great defensive pivot due to its many resistances. Make sure that you pair it with other teammates that can cover its two key weaknesses.
Special Attacker | Special Attacker | Physical Attacker |
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Flutter Mane | Archaludon | Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) |
Flutter Mane and Hearthflame Ogerpon are used to cover for Archaludon's Fighting and Ground weaknesses respectively. Considering that these two Pokemon are relatively frail, Archaludon becomes a great defensive pivot to come in and tank hits for its two allies.
Special Attacker | Support / Special Attacker |
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Archaludon | Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) |
Physical Attacker | Support / Physical Attacker |
Annihilape | Maushold |
Archaludon can benefit from Tornadus-I's manual Rain Dance, allowing it to set up Electro Shot in one turn. It is also able to enjoy support from Friend Guard Maushold, who can redirect damage away from it with Follow Me, and trigger Stamina multiple times with Beat Up.
This same Maushold can also be used to complement Annihilape and boost its Rage Fist, or have it run a Technician with Population Bomb set which also benefits from Tornadus's Tailwind.
Pokemon | Description |
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Terapagos | Ranking: ★★★★★
・Can easily tank a single hit thanks to Tera Shell. ・Has a wide range of coverage moves to deal with different defensive Teras. ▶️ Terapagos Best Movesets |
Iron Hands | Ranking: ★★★★★
・Assault Vest makes it easily tank Archaludon's hits. ・Can heal itself up with Drain Punch. ・Has STAB Electric attacks in case of a Flying Tera. ▶️ Iron Hands Best Movesets |
Bloodmoon Ursaluna | Ranking: ★★★★
・Very low chance to get 2HKO'd when it's holding an Assault Vest. ・Can deal a lot of damage with a Tera Normal/Stellar Blood Moon if Archaludon defensively Terastallizes. ▶️ Bloodmoon Ursaluna Best Movesets |
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