# Archaludon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Monotype

> Find the best Archaludon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Archaludon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Monotype (`gen9monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9monotype |
| **Usage** | 23% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype/Archaludon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype/Archaludon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype)

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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
- **Body Press**: 84.597%
- **Flash Cannon**: 72.078%
- **Stealth Rock**: 67.071%
- **Draco Meteor**: 62.155%
- **Thunder Wave**: 51.091%
- **Thunderbolt**: 28.689%
- **Dark Pulse**: 9.203%
- **Iron Defense**: 6.431%
- **Other**: 18.684%

## Common Abilities
- **Stamina**: 94.499%
- **Sturdy**: 5.501%
- **Stalwart**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 53.181%
- **Choice Scarf**: 15.588%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 14.417%
- **Chople Berry**: 7.411%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.522%
- **Other**: 3.882%

## Common Teammates
- **Goodra-Hisui**: 74.671%
- **Dragapult**: 58.103%
- **Raging Bolt**: 40.267%
- **Roaring Moon**: 38.815%
- **Latios**: 34.981%
- **Gholdengo**: 34.097%

## FAQ for Archaludon in gen9monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Archaludon?
The most common moves for Archaludon are Body Press, Flash Cannon, Stealth Rock, Draco Meteor. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Archaludon?
Archaludon is frequently paired with Goodra-Hisui, Dragapult, Raging Bolt, Roaring Moon. 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?
The top build for Archaludon features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 17.223% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Archaludon?
Archaludon is most effectively run with the ability **Stamina** (94.499%) and the item **Leftovers** (53.181%).

### 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 gen9monotype-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/gen9monotype/Archaludon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9monotype) - Build teams with Archaludon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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