# 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** | 10% |
| **Win Rate** | 49.6% |
| **Record** | 124-126 |
| **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**: 57.233%
- **Protect**: 44.025%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 35.220%
- **Flash Cannon**: 23.899%
- **Draco Meteor**: 5.660%
- **Aura Sphere**: 4.403%
- **Thunderbolt**: 1.258%
- **Struggle**: 0.629%
- **Snarl**: 0.629%

## Common Abilities
- **Stamina**: 95.652%
- **Hospitality**: 2.609%
- **Trace**: 0.870%
- **Sturdy**: 0.870%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 91.919%
- **Psychic Seed**: 3.030%
- **Life Orb**: 2.020%
- **White Herb**: 1.010%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.010%
- **Air Balloon**: 1.010%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 74.400%
- **Golisopod**: 43.600%
- **Rillaboom**: 34.000%
- **Swampert**: 32.400%
- **Basculegion**: 26.800%
- **Incineroar**: 23.600%

## Featured Teams with Archaludon

### Team 1 by buster vgc
*Record: 4-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Salamence-Mega, Sneasler, Politoed, Archaludon, Rillaboom, Swampert-Mega

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

### Team 2 by AVEornot
*Record: 4-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur, Pelipper, Archaludon, Sneasler, Indeedee-F

**Archaludon Set**:
- **Ability**: Stamina
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Electro Shot, Draco Meteor, Snarl, Protect

### Team 3 by John Gomez
*Record: 4-2*
*Event: limitless-6a94d4afabb94822375044e9*

**Pokemon**: Sneasler, Indeedee, Archaludon, Pelipper, Salamence-Mega, Sinistcha

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

### Team 4 by JoMcCloud23
*Record: 3-1*
*Event: limitless-6a7f315b5a30714095570103*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Gholdengo, Rillaboom, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl

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

### Team 5 by Amethyst_sys
*Record: 3-1*
*Event: limitless-6a7f315b5a30714095570103*

**Pokemon**: Absol-Mega-Z, Garchomp-Mega-Z, Rillaboom, Sneasler, Pelipper, Archaludon

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

### Team 6 by abcd
*Record: 1-0*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Golisopod-Mega, Archaludon, Farigiraf, Rillaboom, Pelipper, Sneasler

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

### Team 7 by Joriot
*Record: 3-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Salamence-Mega, Rillaboom, Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Ninetales-Alola

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

### Team 8 by coban072
*Record: 3-2*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Golisopod-Mega, Grimmsnarl, Pelipper, Archaludon, Rillaboom, Farigiraf

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


## FAQ for Archaludon in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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, Rillaboom, Swampert. 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** (95.652%) and the item **Leftovers** (91.919%).

### 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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