# Archaludon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Archaludon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Archaludon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 12% |
| **Win Rate** | 51.643% |
| **Record** | 4132-3869-5 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Archaludon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Archaludon
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Archaludon.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fighting (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Electro Shot**: 98.642%
- **Protect**: 98.038%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 85.434%
- **Flash Cannon**: 79.623%
- **Snarl**: 12.906%
- **Aura Sphere**: 12.226%
- **Draco Meteor**: 10.415%

## Common Abilities
- **Stamina**: 97.811%
- **Sturdy**: 1.057%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 91.094%
- **Chople Berry**: 2.943%
- **Psychic Seed**: 1.434%
- **Life Orb**: 1.057%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 66.340%
- **Golisopod-Mega**: 44.679%
- **Rillaboom**: 43.774%
- **Incineroar**: 29.358%
- **Politoed**: 28.830%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 28.151%

## Featured Teams with Archaludon

### Team 1 by Mahir X
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa7f40ef1243e65f9800feb*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur

**Archaludon Set**:
- **Ability**: Stamina
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Electro Shot, Dragon Pulse, Flash Cannon, Protect

### Team 2 by Forblaze
*Record: 10-0*
*Event: limitless-6a9c5238ab080c8c957fafa6*

**Pokemon**: Golisopod-Mega, Indeedee-F, Pelipper, Archaludon, Toxapex, Swampert-Mega

**Archaludon Set**:
- **Ability**: Stalwart
- **Item**: Chople Berry
- **Moves**: Protect, Flash Cannon, Dragon Pulse, Electro Shot

### Team 3 by Samuel T
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa08a28ab080c8c957fe7e0*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur

**Archaludon Set**:
- **Ability**: Stamina
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Electro Shot, Flash Cannon, Dragon Pulse, Protect

### Team 4 by Vinss
*Record: 9-0*
*Event: limitless-6ab10367f127b1b52c27e703*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Golisopod-Mega, Grimmsnarl, Archaludon, Farigiraf, Politoed

**Archaludon Set**:
- **Ability**: Stamina
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Snarl, Protect, Dragon Pulse, Electro Shot

### Team 5 by Czarina Sy
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6aadd558f127b1b52c27c6a6*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur, Archaludon, Golisopod-Mega, Grimmsnarl, Pelipper

**Archaludon Set**:
- **Ability**: Stamina
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Dragon Pulse, Flash Cannon, Electro Shot, Protect

### Team 6 by BatCoach
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa99cf0f1243e65f980236c*

**Pokemon**: Golisopod-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Staraptor-Mega, Basculegion

**Archaludon Set**:
- **Ability**: Stamina
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Electro Shot, Flash Cannon, Dragon Pulse, Protect

### Team 7 by Kotori
*Record: 9-0*
*Event: limitless-6aa827b4f1243e65f980123a*

**Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Incineroar, Politoed, Archaludon, Rillaboom, Gengar-Mega

**Archaludon Set**:
- **Ability**: Stamina
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Dragon Pulse, Flash Cannon, Electro Shot, Protect

### Team 8 by Sparx
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6aa44af4f1243e65f97fd741*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur, Swampert-Mega, Archaludon, Sableye, Pelipper

**Archaludon Set**:
- **Ability**: Stamina
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Protect, Electro Shot, Dragon Pulse, Flash Cannon

### Team 9 by Morfhious
*Record: 7-0*
*Event: limitless-6a9dac14ab080c8c957fc104*

**Pokemon**: Gengar-Mega, Incineroar, Rillaboom, Politoed, Archaludon, Sneasler

**Archaludon Set**:
- **Ability**: Stamina
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Electro Shot, Protect, Flash Cannon, Dragon Pulse

### Team 10 by Dan G
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6aa8ab1338886b36383c089c*

**Pokemon**: Golisopod-Mega, Politoed, Farigiraf, Charizard-Mega-Y, Grimmsnarl, Archaludon

**Archaludon Set**:
- **Ability**: Stamina
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Dragon Pulse, Electro Shot, Snarl, Protect


## FAQ for Archaludon in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Archaludon?
The most common moves for Archaludon are Electro Shot, Protect, Dragon Pulse, Flash Cannon. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Archaludon?
Archaludon is frequently paired with Pelipper, Golisopod-Mega, Rillaboom, Incineroar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Archaludon weak to and resistant against?
Archaludon is weak to Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Archaludon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Archaludon?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Archaludon?
Archaludon is most effectively run with the ability **Stamina** (97.811%) and the item **Leftovers** (91.094%).

### What is the most common role for Archaludon?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Archaludon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Archaludon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 130 |
| Sp. Atk | 125 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 85 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Archaludon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Archaludon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Archaludon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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