duraludon
Generation VIII · #0884 — Alloy Pokémon
Duraludon is a dual-type Steel/Dragon Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII, holding the National Pokédex number #884. As the Alloy Pokémon, Duraludon represents a fascinating intersection of metallic durability and draconic power, combining the robustness of Steel-type characteristics with the raw offensive capability typical of Dragon-types. With a base stat total of 535, Duraludon specializes in special attack with a respectable base stat of 120, supported by solid defenses of 115 in physical defense and reasonable speed of 85. Despite its imposing appearance, this relatively young Pokémon species has quickly established itself as a notable presence in competitive play and casual teams alike. Duraludon's existence within mountainous cave ecosystems demonstrates an important ecological niche, often finding itself in direct competition with other apex predators like Tyranitar for territorial dominance.
Base Stats
Height
1.8m
Weight
40.0kg
Category
Alloy Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
white
Shape
upright
Abilities
Halves the Pokémon's weight.
Doubles the Pokémon's weight.
Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.
Duraludon Biology & Physical Characteristics
Duraludon's most remarkable characteristic is its composition—a special lightweight metal that defies conventional expectations for Steel-type Pokémon. Weighing merely 40 kilograms despite standing 1.8 meters tall, this metal alloy grants Duraludon exceptional agility that seems incongruous with its bulky frame. The Pokédex specifically notes that its body 'resembles polished metal' with a glossy, mirror-like finish that provides resistance to scratches and maintains an impressive aesthetic quality. However, this advanced metallic composition comes with a significant vulnerability: the metal corrodes easily and is prone to rusting, which explains Duraludon's preference for arid cave environments where moisture exposure is minimized. The Pokémon's physical structure includes a distinctive quadrupedal design with a dinosaur-like silhouette, featuring a chunky tail that serves a critical thermoregulatory function. Through slits distributed along its body, particularly concentrated in the tail region, Duraludon vents excess heat generated from the metal's friction, preventing dangerous overheating. Its hands possess four triangular indents and asymmetrical shapes that enable it to grind down rock surfaces for sustenance, while its permanent scowl and yellow eyes with green pupils give it an inherently intimidating appearance.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Duraludon Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Duraludon maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, making it equally viable for breeding purposes regardless of the trainer's gender preferences or breeding chain requirements. As a member of both the Mineral and Dragon egg groups, Duraludon occupies a unique position in breeding mechanics, capable of producing offspring with a diverse array of compatible Pokémon species from either egg group. The Mineral egg group connection reflects its metallic composition and inorganic nature, while Dragon group membership acknowledges its draconic heritage and powerful evolutionary line. With a base friendship of 50 and a hatch time of 30 cycles (approximately 7,454 to 7,710 steps), Duraludon eggs require moderate care and attention, rewarding patient trainers with powerful hatchlings. Breeders looking to obtain Duraludon with optimal individual values or specific natures will appreciate its moderate availability and reasonable egg compatibility, making it a practical choice for those undertaking comprehensive breeding projects. The species' presence in two distinct egg groups opens multiple breeding pathways, allowing trainers to obtain Duraludon through various breeding combinations or to use Duraludon as a parent for creating competitive offspring of other species.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm02
emerald
tm02
firered leafgreen
tm02
ruby sapphire
tm02
black white
tm02
heartgold soulsilver
tm02
platinum
tm02
colosseum
tm02
diamond pearl
tm02
black 2 white 2
tm02
sun moon
tm02
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm02
x y
tm02
xd
tm02
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
yellow
tm03
red blue
+519 more TMs/HMs
duraludon's Evolution Chain
Duraludon Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Duraludon evolves into Archaludon, a powerful Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon, when exposed to a Metal Alloy item. This evolution represents a significant transformation where Duraludon's metallic composition undergoes restructuring, resulting in enhanced durability and power comparable to the legendary Pokémon that inspired Archaludon's design. The evolution process suggests that the Metal Alloy acts as a catalyst, allowing Duraludon to refine and upgrade its already impressive metallic body into something even more formidable. Additionally, Duraludon has access to Gigantamax capability when it possesses the Gigantamax Factor, transforming into Gigantamax Duraludon. When Gigantamaxed, Duraludon grows dramatically to tower over the battlefield like a skyscraper, with sections of its expanded body glowing brilliantly from concentrated energy. The Gigantamax form retains the Steel/Dragon typing and gains access to the exclusive G-Max move G-Max Depletion, which combines tremendous offensive pressure with strategic utility. The Gigantamax transformation also grants Duraludon exceptional cellular hardness and a body structure specifically resistant to earthquakes, making it a formidable presence in competitive battles despite the three-turn limitation inherent to Gigantamax mechanics.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Duraludon Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Duraludon is fundamentally adapted to mountainous and subterranean environments, actively avoiding rainfall and damp conditions that would accelerate the rusting process on its metallic body. The Pokémon inhabits caves and rocky highlands where it has carved out a significant ecological role as an apex predator and territorial competitor. Most notably, Duraludon maintains a fierce rivalry with Tyranitar, and these two Pokémon frequently engage in territorial battles throughout shared mountain habitats. This competitive relationship underscores Duraludon's aggressive nature and its need to establish dominance within its environment. The species demonstrates considerable intelligence in selecting habitats that provide protection from the elements while offering abundant rocky terrain suitable for grinding and feeding. Its base happiness rating of 50 indicates a temperament that is neither particularly docile nor exceptionally aggressive, though its competitive nature suggests it responds well to trainers who can provide appropriate challenges and environmental enrichment. Duraludon's behavioral patterns reflect an animal adapted to high-altitude living with specific dietary and environmental requirements that distinguish it from many other Steel-type Pokémon.
Pokedex Entries
Its body resembles polished metal, and it’s both lightweight and strong. The only drawback is that it rusts easily.
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.
Duraludon Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Duraludon's name elegantly combines 'durable' with 'aluminum' (or 'duralumin,' a renowned aluminum alloy known for exceptional strength-to-weight ratios), perfectly encapsulating the Pokémon's core identity as a lightweight yet resilient metal-bodied creature. The Japanese name 'ジュラルドン' (Juraludon) similarly derives from 'duralumin' combined with 'don,' a Japanese suffix often applied to dinosaur-like creatures, reflecting its distinctly reptilian silhouette and territorial behavior. The design itself draws clear inspiration from theropod dinosaurs, particularly their bipedal stance and overall body structure, while the metallic coloration and technological aesthetic create an interesting dichotomy between prehistoric form and futuristic material. The zigzag patterns adorning Duraludon's body evoke circuit board designs or energy pathways, suggesting an internal structure far more complex than organic biology would allow. The asymmetrical hand design and distinctive head shape, complete with red markings and numerous slits, contribute to an appearance that manages to feel simultaneously mechanical and animalistic. This design philosophy extends to its ability to function as both a natural creature with feeding and environmental requirements while maintaining the aesthetic qualities of advanced metallurgical engineering, making Duraludon one of Generation VIII's most visually distinctive Pokémon.
Learnable Moves
Duraludon can learn 60 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon cheer | dragon | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| metal burst | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| metal sound | steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| mirror coat | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| roar | normal | 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 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| steel roller | steel | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
Duraludon Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Duraludon occupies a specialized niche leveraging its exceptional special attack stat of 120 paired with strong physical defense of 115 and reasonable speed of 85, creating a mixed attacker with surprising bulk. The species' Steel/Dragon typing provides excellent defensive coverage, resisting a remarkable nine types including Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, and Steel, while possessing only two weaknesses to Ground and Fire-type moves. Duraludon's three abilities offer distinct competitive applications: Light Metal halves its weight, making it immune to Ground-type moves that calculate damage based on weight, while Heavy Metal doubles its weight for similar immunity purposes. The hidden ability Stalwart proves invaluable against strategies centered on move redirection or ability-based draw mechanics, allowing Duraludon to ignore competitive interference. The movepool combines physical and special options, including STAB moves like Metal Claw, Metal Sound, and Dragon Tail for coverage, while Iron Defense permits defensive setup strategies. Its Gigantamax form transforms it into a formidable defensive fortress with exceptional cellular hardness and earthquake resistance, granting access to G-Max Depletion for breaking through defensive opponents. Duraludon functions effectively in both singles and doubles formats, though its relatively low special defense of 50 demands careful positioning to avoid catastrophic losses to powerful special attackers.
Commonly Asked Questions About Duraludon
What type is Duraludon?
Duraludon is a steel and dragon type Pokemon.
What does Duraludon evolve into?
Duraludon evolves into archaludon.
What are Duraludon's weaknesses?
Duraludon is weak to fighting and ground type moves.
Duraludon Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Since its introduction in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Duraludon has established itself as a memorable Generation VIII representative, appearing prominently in the games' promotional materials and narrative. The species gained additional exposure through major appearances in the Pokémon animated series and the Pokémon: Twilight Wings web series, where its unique design and powerful presence captivated audiences. Duraludon's inclusion in Pokémon UNITE as a playable character further expanded its cultural footprint within the broader Pokémon competitive ecosystem, introducing it to multiplayer battle arena enthusiasts. The Pokémon's distinctive aesthetic—combining dinosaur-like anatomy with futuristic metallic composition—resonates with fans who appreciate design philosophies that bridge primal and technological concepts. Its rivalry with Tyranitar generates compelling narrative opportunities and team-building considerations that extend beyond mechanical viability into thematic team construction. The rivalry dynamic itself has inspired community discussions about ecological relationships and environmental storytelling within the Pokémon universe, elevating Duraludon from mere stat distribution to a creature with meaningful contextual depth. Trading card game representations and merchandise featuring Duraludon demonstrate sustained commercial viability and collector interest, particularly among players who favor Steel and Dragon-type aesthetics.
Where to Find Duraludon in Every Pokémon Game
Duraludon's availability has expanded considerably since its Generation VIII debut in Pokémon Sword and Shield, where it served as a significant presence in the wild areas and was featured prominently in postgame content. The species appears in Pokémon Shield with National Pokédex number #884 and local number #0371, making it accessible to Sword and Shield players. Subsequently, Duraludon has appeared in Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where it maintains its status as a relatively accessible Steel/Dragon-type option. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Duraludon can be obtained through Wild Area encounters and appears with local Pokédex number #0161 in The Indigo Disk DLC, emphasizing its continued relevance in modern Pokémon games. The species' moderate catch rate of 45 makes it reasonably obtainable in the wild without excessive grinding or specialized catching strategies, accessible to trainers of varying experience levels. Its appearance across multiple game generations indicates deliberate developer decisions to establish Duraludon as a core part of the modern Pokédex rather than generation-exclusive content. Players seeking Duraludon can obtain it through standard gameplay progression, trading, or breeding, with the evolution stone Metal Alloy available through various in-game methods depending on the specific title being played.