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Duraludon(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Steel/Dragon Pokémon introduced in the eighth generation games, Pokémon Sword and Shield. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, it evolves into Archaludon when exposed to a Metal Alloy, and also had a Gigantamax form.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Duraludon is a tall bipedal dinosaur-like Pokémon with large feet, a chunky tail, and a head integrated to its neck. Its body is mainly light gray and dark blue, with zigzag patterns running down its body, gray bands around its arms, and two black slits on its lower chest. Its hands have four triangular indents. Duraludon's head has a small red section and multiple slits on it. It also has yellow eyes with green pupils, and it appears to be permanently scowling. It moves its upper jaw when opening its mouth.

Duraludon's body is made of strong, but surprisingly light metal. Weighing only 88 lbs. (40 kg), it can move very fast. However, its body can easily rust, so it lives in caves and mountainous areas and avoids rain. It uses its arms, which have slightly different shapes from each other, to grind down rock surfaces for food. Duraludon has a rivalry with Tyranitar, which it shares its habitat with, and they often battle each other in the mountains of Galar. It mainly resides in caves and mountains within cold areas.

Duraludon and its evolved form, Archaludon, are the only known Pokémon that can have Stalwart as an Ability.

Gigantamax Duraludon[]

Gigantamax Duraludon is much larger and resembles a skyscraper. It has a massive glass plate on its abdomen, and its chest has glass panels that resemble windows. It also gains a horn-like protrusion on its head, and metal strips on its feet resembling toes. Three red clouds surround its neck. In its Gigantamax state, parts of its body glow due to an abundance of energy. The cells in its body are exceptionally durable, even among Steel-type Pokémon, and it is resistant to earthquakes thanks to its body structure.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Pokémon spin-offs[]

In the anime[]

In the manga[]

Origin[]

Duraludon is most likely based on a theropod dinosaur. Its rivalry with Tyranitar may also be inspired by Mechagodzilla’s feud with Godzilla (the kaiju Tyranitar is based on). Duraludon may also have some design elements of a lighter.

In-game Information[]

Pokédex Entries[]

Duraludon[]

Title Entry
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword Its body resembles polished metal, and it's both lightweight and strong. The only drawback is that it rusts easily.
Pokémon Shield 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.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet Duraludon’s body is comprised of a special metal that’s lightweight and scratch resistant. It’s also smooth, as though it was given a mirror finish.
Pokémon Violet Its metal body is durable but prone to retaining heat. It vents this heat from the slits in its tail.


Gigantimax Duraludon[]

Title Entry
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword It's grown to resemble a skyscraper. Parts of its towering body glow due to a profusion of energy.
Pokémon Shield The hardness of its cells is exceptional, even among Steel types. It also has a body structure that's resistant to earthquakes.


Game Locations[]

Title Location(s)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Route 10, Lake of Outrage*
Giant's Seat (Wandering)
Pokémon Shield
Route 10, Lake of Outrage*
Giant's Seat (Wandering)

Evolution[]

Duraludon
Exposed to a Metal Alloy
Archaludon
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Form Change[]

Duraludon
Dynamax
with Gigantamax Factor
Duraludon
Gigantamax Form
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 70
Attack 95
Defense 115
Sp. Attack 120
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 85
Total 535


Moveset[]

Main article: Duraludon/moveset

Gallery[]

Renders
Sword Shield
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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • Duraludon is the only Pokémon with both Light Metal and Heavy Metal as potential Abilities.
  • With the addition of Archaludon, Duraludon has become the fourth non-fully evolved Pokémon to have a Gigantamax form (after Pikachu, Meowth, and Eevee). However, Gigantamax was removed in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and the introduction of Archaludon, this is the only such case where both the evolution and the Gigantamax form cannot be found in the same game.
  • Duraludon has the highest base stat total of any Pokémon that is capable of evolving.
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