Duraludon
Duraludon is a Steel/Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8. It is known as the Alloy Pokémon
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The metal composing its body is incredibly durable but also surprisingly light. It only weighs about 88 lbs. in total. Thanks to this, Duraludon can move quite quickly in spite of its appearance. Its body is weak to corrosion, however, and is known to rust easily.
Pokédex data
| National № | 884 |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel Dragon |
| Species | Alloy Pokémon |
| Height | 1.8 m (5′11″) |
| Weight | 40.0 kg (88.2 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Light Metal 2. Heavy Metal Stalwart (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 371 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | — |
| Base Friendship | — |
| Base Exp. | — |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Dragon, Mineral |
|---|---|
| Gender | — |
| Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Defense | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Sp. Atk | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Total | 535 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Duraludon does not evolve.
Pokédex entries
Duraludon
| Sword | Its body resembles polished metal, and it’s both lightweight and strong. The only drawback is that it rusts easily. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Gigantamax
| Sword | It’s grown to resemble a skyscraper. Parts of its towering body glow due to a profusion of energy. |
|---|---|
| Shield | The hardness of its cells is exceptional, even among Steel types. It also has a body structure that’s resistant to earthquakes. |
Moves learned by Duraludon
Moves learnt by level up
Duraludon learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 6 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | |
| 18 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 24 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 30 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
| 36 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 42 | Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
| 48 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 54 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 60 | Metal Burst | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 66 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Duraludon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Duraludon egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Duraludon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 11 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 85 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 99 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Duraludon is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 24 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 47 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 62 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 79 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 81 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 99 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 |
Duraludon sprites
| Type | Generation 8 |
|---|---|
| Normal |
 |
| Shiny | — |
Where to find Duraludon
| Sword Shield |
Route 10, Lake of Outrage |
|---|
Answers to Duraludon questions
Name origin
- duralumin
- aluminium alloy
- -don
- common dinosaur suffix