# 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** | 15% |
| **Win Rate** | 48.812% |
| **Record** | 5145-5396-27 |
| **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**: 98.230%
- **Protect**: 97.293%
- **Flash Cannon**: 93.961%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 84.800%
- **Draco Meteor**: 11.088%
- **Aura Sphere**: 8.433%
- **Thunderbolt**: 1.145%
- **Snarl**: 1.093%

## Common Abilities
- **Stamina**: 96.512%
- **Sturdy**: 2.447%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 91.046%
- **Shuca Berry**: 1.614%
- **Chople Berry**: 1.353%
- **White Herb**: 1.197%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 78.032%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 47.163%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 46.278%
- **Basculegion**: 41.124%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 38.105%
- **Venusaur**: 29.308%

## Featured Teams with Archaludon

### Team 1 by AyushXD
*Record: 13-2*
*Event: limitless-6a6440a4937230b102d43ee4*

**Pokemon**: Gengar-Mega, Archaludon, Politoed, Swampert-Mega, Vivillon, Incineroar

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

### Team 2 by ChefRich22
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6a6a30d452c24ac2da64f28f*

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

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

### Team 3 by masajji
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6a78ef7a2b308b6067b4f6e1*

**Pokemon**: Araquanid, Farigiraf, Sylveon, Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon

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

### Team 4 by OrangeSteve
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6a32e8d02d97f3b0c26189cd*

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

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

### Team 5 by Noktuska
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6a2cce3c2d97f3b0c2615441*

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

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

### Team 6 by Noktuska
*Record: 10-2*
*Event: limitless-6a7127462b308b6067b49557*

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

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

### Team 7 by ChefRich22
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6a622b4552c24ac2da649a95*

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

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

### Team 8 by Wb_vg
*Record: 10-0*
*Event: limitless-6a420ff183fd320299bd3c3d*

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

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

### Team 9 by Wb_vg
*Record: 10-2*
*Event: limitless-6a6a4dd052c24ac2da64f4a9*

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

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

### Team 10 by tigerozi11
*Record: 7-0*
*Event: limitless-6a6396b252c24ac2da64aa2f*

**Pokemon**: Gengar-Mega, Swampert-Mega, Incineroar, Politoed, Archaludon, Vivillon

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


## FAQ for Archaludon in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Archaludon?
Archaludon is frequently paired with Pelipper, Grimmsnarl, Swampert-Mega, Basculegion. 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** (96.512%) and the item **Leftovers** (91.046%).

### 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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