#1018 Archaludon
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 105
- Defense
- 130
- Sp. Atk
- 125
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 85
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| Stat | Base | EVs | IVs | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 383 | |||
| Attack- | 105 | 221 | |||
| Defense | 130 | 296 | |||
| Sp. Atk+ | 125 | 383 | |||
| Sp. Def | 65 | 168 | |||
| Speed | 85 | 206 | |||
| 1657 | |||||
Best Moves for Archaludon in Ubers
Archaludon Natures (All Formats)
Archaludon EV Spreads in Ubers
Sample Teams in Ubers
Competitive Sets (Ubers)
Assault Vest (OU)
Archaludon's most popular set abuses Stamina alongside Assault Vest to become an incredibly bulky pivot. Flash Cannon is reliable STAB, Electro Shot gives coverage and a Special Attack boost in rain, Body Press punishes anything that tries to set up on it physically, and Dragon Tail phazes setup sweepers while racking up hazard damage.
Choice Specs (OU)
This set forgoes bulk entirely for wallbreaking power. Stalwart prevents redirection in doubles, and the raw power of Specs Draco Meteor can 2HKO even dedicated special walls. Flash Cannon is the spammable STAB, while Electro Shot and Thunderbolt provide Electric coverage.
Stealth Rock Support (OU)
A utility-focused set that provides Stealth Rock support while still checking physical threats. Volt Switch maintains momentum, while Body Press and Flash Cannon provide offensive presence. Leftovers gives passive recovery to stay healthy throughout the match.
Strategy Guide (Ubers)
Archaludon is a premier special wall and Stamina abuser in Gen 9 OU, leveraging its excellent Steel/Dragon typing to check a wide range of threats. Its signature combination of Stamina + Body Press allows it to become increasingly bulky while still dealing significant damage. Electro Shot gives it a powerful special option that pairs well with rain support, and Flash Cannon provides reliable STAB. Archaludon's 130 base Defense and nine resistances make it one of the best physical pivots in the tier, though its low Special Defense (65) leaves it vulnerable to strong special attackers. Teams looking for a physically defensive Steel-type with offensive utility will find Archaludon to be an excellent choice.
Set Details
The Assault Vest set maximizes Archaludon's ability to tank both physical and special hits, patching up its weaker Special Defense while maintaining offensive pressure. Body Press scales with Defense, making Stamina boosts doubly effective. The Choice Specs set trades bulk for wallbreaking power, using Electro Shot, Draco Meteor, and Flash Cannon to overwhelm switch-ins. Stealth Rock variants provide valuable team support while still threatening damage output.
Source: Smogon usage stats, 2026-09, rating 1760+