avalugg #713
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avalugg
Generation VI · #0713 — Iceberg Pokémon
Avalugg, known as the Iceberg Pokémon, is a massive Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI that represents one of nature's most formidable frozen fortresses. With a National Pokédex number of #713, this colossal creature stands at an impressive 2.0 meters tall and weighs a staggering 505.0 kilograms, making it one of the largest Ice-type Pokémon in existence. Avalugg evolves from the smaller Bergmite starting at level 37, completing a straightforward evolutionary line rooted in the Monster and Mineral egg groups. Its combination of exceptional defensive capabilities and crushing physical power makes it a unique defensive juggernaut in the Ice-type family, distinguishing itself through raw durability rather than special offensive prowess. The Pokémon's lore emphasizes its role as a mobile habitat and protector, often seen carrying clusters of Bergmite on its back across frozen landscapes and icy waters.
Base Stats
Height
2.0m
Weight
505.0kg
Category
Iceberg Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Prevents confusion.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Avalugg Biology & Physical Characteristics
Avalugg's most striking physical characteristic is its massive, semi-transparent ice-covered body that resembles a moving glacier or aircraft carrier. The Pokémon's body is covered almost entirely in crystalline ice, through which its distinctive diamond-shaped yellow eyes are visible, giving it an alien yet formidable appearance. Its wedge-shaped head features white diamond-shaped ice chunks serving as ears, a dark crack running over each eye, and a notable beard of short icicles hanging from its lower jaw. The top of Avalugg's body is relatively flat with three prominent horizontal cracks running across its surface, while its belly is adorned with a collection of icicles that serve both as defensive protrusions and aesthetic elements. Its cylindrical legs feature cracks just before the feet and between the toes, with each toe equipped with a spiked claw underneath for grip and traction on icy terrain. Perhaps most remarkably, pale purple colorations are visible within the cracks that spider across Avalugg's body, suggesting an inner crystalline structure beneath the surface ice. According to Pokédex entries, Avalugg's ice-covered body is literally as hard as steel, granting it exceptional defensive properties that allow its cumbersome frame to crush anything standing in its way without sustaining damage.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Avalugg Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Avalugg exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, making it equally likely to encounter either sex in the wild or to breed specimens of either gender. The Pokémon belongs to both the Monster and Mineral egg groups, providing breeding versatility and compatibility with a wide range of partner species from both groups. Breeding two Avalugg or breeding an Avalugg with compatible partners will produce Bergmite eggs rather than Avalugg eggs, reflecting the evolutionary relationship where Bergmite represents the juvenile or larval form. The base friendship value for Avalugg is 70 in Generations VI and VII, increasing to a more moderate 50 in later games, indicating a moderately affectionate Pokémon that requires some effort to bond with trainers but responds well to care and attention. The egg hatching cycle for Avalugg's pre-evolution requires 20 cycles, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps, making it a moderate commitment for breeders seeking to obtain specific individual values or natures. Gender differences, if any exist, are not prominently documented in standard Pokédex entries, suggesting that male and female Avalugg are visually and functionally equivalent, with no notable sexual dimorphism in appearance or capability.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm05
ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
tm05
gold silver
tm05
crystal
tm05
diamond pearl
tm05
black white
tm05
platinum
tm05
heartgold soulsilver
tm05
firered leafgreen
tm05
black 2 white 2
+644 more TMs/HMs
Avalugg Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Avalugg evolves from Bergmite at level 37, a relatively straightforward evolution that represents a dramatic increase in size and power rather than a fundamental transformation in type or appearance. The evolution process sees Bergmite's smaller, more delicate ice structure crystallize and expand exponentially, becoming the massive, semi-transparent form of Avalugg that dominates its ecological niche. This evolution is consistent across most Pokémon games, though in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, all Bergmite evolve into Hisuian Avalugg regardless of their origin or location, indicating that the Hisuian regional form has completely replaced the standard form in that region's ecosystem. Notably, Avalugg does not possess a Mega Evolution form, remaining a single-form Pokémon in standard games, though a regional variant—Hisuian Avalugg—was introduced in Legends: Arceus as a dual Ice/Rock type. The evolution relationship between Bergmite and Avalugg emphasizes themes of growth, crystallization, and the transformation from a small, community-oriented Pokémon into an enormous, protective guardian figure that shapes its environment through sheer physical presence.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Avalugg Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Avalugg inhabits the coldest regions of the world, typically found at high latitudes where temperatures remain perpetually frigid and icebergs dominate the landscape. These Pokémon are predominantly aquatic or semi-aquatic, commonly observed swimming among icebergs and carrying clusters of smaller Bergmite on their broad backs across frozen oceans. The relationship between Avalugg and Bergmite appears symbiotic; while the larger Pokémon provides transportation and protection for the smaller ice-type creatures, Avalugg benefits from the ecological role it plays in their development and survival. Unlike many Pokémon, Avalugg exhibits an intriguing daily cycle where the cracks in its body deepen and expand throughout the daylight hours as it moves about, only to return to a pristine, unblemished state overnight through natural regeneration or repair processes. The Pokémon's behavior suggests it is primarily mobile and nomadic rather than territorial, constantly traversing icy regions and facilitating the dispersal of Bergmite populations to new habitats. In Hisui, historical accounts describe Avalugg as a creature that barrels along steep mountain paths with tremendous force, cleaving through deep snow with the armored ice covering its lower jaw acting as a battering ram or plowshare.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
Its ice-covered body is as hard as steel. Its cumbersome frame crushes anything that stands in its way.
The way several Bergmite huddle on its back makes it look like an aircraft carrier made of ice.
Its ice-covered body is as hard as steel. Its cumbersome frame crushes anything that stands in its way.
The way several Bergmite huddle on its back makes it look like an aircraft carrier made of ice.
Generation VIII
At high latitudes, this Pokémon can be found with clusters of Bergmite on its back as it swims among the icebergs.
As Avalugg moves about during the day, the cracks in its body deepen. The Pokémon’s body returns to a pristine state overnight.
The armor of ice covering its lower jaw puts steel to shame and can shatter rocks with ease. This Pokémon barrels along steep mountain paths, cleaving through the deep snow.
Avalugg Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Avalugg derives from a combination of 'avalanche' and 'slug,' with the Japanese name Crebase potentially referencing 'crevasse' and the base element of ice formations. Avalugg's design is heavily inspired by real-world glaciers, icebergs, and massive formations of glacial ice that have been naturally sculptured and fractured over centuries. The Pokémon visually resembles a floating iceberg or glacier calving, with its flat top and crevassed surface recalling the distinctive topography of real glacial formations. The purple coloration visible within its cracks may reference the distinctive blue-purple hues sometimes visible in deep glacial ice where compression has removed air pockets. The design also incorporates elements of armored vehicles and aircraft carriers—indeed, several Pokédex entries explicitly reference how the Bergmite riding on Avalugg's back make it resemble an ice-based aircraft carrier, suggesting intentional visual parallels to military and maritime technology. This dual inspiration from natural geological formations and human-made structures creates a unique aesthetic that positions Avalugg as both a force of nature and a mobile fortress, bridging the organic and artificial in its conceptual design.
Learnable Moves
Avalugg can learn 74 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| avalanche | ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| frost breath | ice | Special | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| harden | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| high horsepower | ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice ball | ice | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| ice spinner | ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| icicle crash | ice | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 |
| icicle spear | ice | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| powder snow | ice | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rapid spin | normal | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sharpen | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| skull bash | normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| wide guard | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
Avalugg Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Avalugg functions primarily as a specialized defensive wall, leveraging its exceptional base Defense stat of 184—among the highest of any non-legendary Ice-type Pokémon—to absorb physical attacks and protect teammates. Its base HP of 95 combined with the massive Defense stat creates a bulky physical tank capable of surviving multiple hits from offensive threats, though its abysmal base Speed of 28 means it will virtually always move last in battle. The base Attack stat of 117 provides respectable physical offensive capability, allowing Avalugg to threaten opponents with moves like Earthquake, Stone Edge, or Avalanche while simultaneously tanking hits. However, Special Attack (44) and Special Defense (46) are critically poor, making Avalugg extremely vulnerable to special attackers and special moves, a significant weakness that limits its overall viability in competitive formats. Among Avalugg's three available abilities, Own Tempo prevents confusion-inducing moves and effects, while Ice Body provides passive recovery of 1/16 maximum HP per turn during hail weather, making it a useful option in weather-based teams. The hidden ability Sturdy offers interesting utility by preventing one-hit knockout moves and guaranteeing survival at 1 HP when hit by an attack that would otherwise cause a knockout from full health. Competitive players often employ Avalugg in doubles formats or as a specialized counter to physical attackers, particularly in hail teams where Ice Body synergizes with existing weather conditions.
Commonly Asked Questions About Avalugg
What type is Avalugg?
Avalugg is a ice type Pokemon.
What does Avalugg evolve from?
Avalugg evolved from bergmite.
What are Avalugg's weaknesses?
Avalugg is weak to fighting, rock, steel and fire type moves.
Avalugg Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Avalugg has achieved modest cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise, though it remains somewhat overshadowed by more iconic Ice-type Pokémon like Lapras, Articuno, and Glaceon. The design's unique aesthetic—particularly the aircraft carrier comparison emphasized in multiple Pokédex entries—has resonated with fans interested in Pokémon with creative biological or conceptual inspirations. In the Pokémon anime series, Avalugg has made various appearances, though it has never served as a major character or signature Pokémon for a notable trainer, limiting its narrative impact on the franchise's storytelling. The introduction of Hisuian Avalugg in Pokémon Legends: Arceus significantly elevated the Pokémon's profile by providing a regional variant with a different type combination (Ice/Rock) and notably altered abilities, suggesting historical or evolutionary significance within the Galar region's past. Online Pokémon communities have appreciated Avalugg's role as an accessible tank Pokémon that provides defensive options without requiring legendary status or complex competitive mechanics. Merchandise featuring Avalugg has been produced in moderate quantities, including plushies, trading cards, and collectible figurines, though the Pokémon has never become a flagship character for major merchandising campaigns or promotional events. The Pokémon's association with glacial environments and protective ecology has made it somewhat emblematic of Ice-type themes related to environmental protection and natural beauty.
Where to Find Avalugg in Every Pokémon Game
Avalugg is available across a substantial portion of the Pokémon games released since Generation VI, though its distribution varies significantly by region and title. In Pokémon X and Y, where Avalugg was originally introduced, the Pokémon can be found in the Mountain Kalos region as part of the post-game content, available at local Pokédex number 0080. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Avalugg appears in the Dex with local number 0359 and can be encountered in various icy locations, with Hisuian Avalugg also available through progression. Pokémon Legends: Arceus features Avalugg with local Pokédex number 0216, with the Ice/Rock variant being the exclusive form encountered in that game; standard Avalugg cannot be obtained in Legends: Arceus. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Avalugg is present with local number 0364, appearing in areas consistent with its icy habitat preferences. The Pokémon was included in Pokémon Legends: Z-A with local number 0175, confirming its continued availability in future titles. Notably, Avalugg appears in The Crown Tundra DLC expansion for Sword and Shield with local number 0143, indicating its presence in Crown Tundra's frozen environments. The capture rate for Avalugg is 55, making it moderately difficult to catch in the wild, and it requires Poké Balls or Ultra Balls for reliable capture when encountered at full health. Trading and breeding remain reliable methods for obtaining Avalugg across generations, as its broad egg group compatibility facilitates acquisition through breeding networks.