# Archaludon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

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

## Best Archaludon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 15% |
| **Win Rate** | 52.029% |
| **Record** | 8937-8240 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Archaludon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Archaludon
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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## 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**: 60.955%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 41.567%
- **Protect**: 39.920%
- **Flash Cannon**: 12.999%
- **Snarl**: 12.068%
- **Draco Meteor**: 4.272%
- **Aura Sphere**: 3.365%
- **Dark Pulse**: 0.342%
- **Thunderbolt**: 0.318%
- **Dragon Tail**: 0.207%

## Common Abilities
- **Stamina**: 98.417%
- **Hospitality**: 0.668%
- **Sturdy**: 0.524%
- **Trace**: 0.257%
- **Intimidate**: 0.041%
- **Insomnia**: 0.041%
- **Simple**: 0.031%
- **Magician**: 0.010%
- **No Guard**: 0.010%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 93.404%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.530%
- **Psychic Seed**: 1.403%
- **Life Orb**: 0.985%
- **Chople Berry**: 0.927%
- **Air Balloon**: 0.475%
- **Choice Scarf**: 0.452%
- **White Herb**: 0.197%
- **Grassy Seed**: 0.162%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.093%

## Common Teammates
- **Golisopod**: 61.693%
- **Politoed**: 49.828%
- **Farigiraf**: 44.926%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 44.525%
- **Pelipper**: 44.088%
- **Charizard**: 41.404%

## 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 gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Archaludon?
Archaludon is frequently paired with Golisopod, Politoed, Farigiraf, Grimmsnarl. 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** (98.417%) and the item **Leftovers** (93.404%).

### 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 gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Archaludon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Archaludon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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