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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
PelipperWater17.2%
Swampert-MegaWaterGround14.5%
SinistchaGrassGhost10.4%
GrimmsnarlDarkFairy5.9%
BasculegionWaterGhost5.8%
SableyeDarkGhost5.0%
Metagross-MegaSteelPsychic3.4%
IncineroarFireDark3.1%
LeftoversHeld: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.83.4%
Chople BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.3.6%
Choice ScarfHeld: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.2.9%
Sitrus BerryHeld: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.2.7%
Life OrbHeld: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.2.3%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Rhyperior×2
Conkeldurr×2
Excadrill×2
Koraidon×2
Crabominable×2
Machamp×2Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Archaludon is the defining threat of this singles season, registering 32.88% usage in the high-rating bracket (rank 2) and 22.74% across all ratings. Rated SS by GameWith and A+ by Smogon, with top-player re-rankings placing it at S-tier alongside Garchomp. Steel/Dragon typing and a sky-high Defense stat powered by Stamina make it the premier physical wall, while it simultaneously sets Stealth Rock, shuffles with Dragon Tail/Roar, and deploys Thunder Wave. Community write-ups repeatedly call the 'lead Stealth Rock + Mirror Coat Archaludon army' one of the most recognizable opening strategies of the season.
Playstyle：Stamina (81.9%) is the mechanical backbone: each hit raises Defense, making Archaludon progressively harder to break through raw physical attacks. Sitrus Berry (31.4%) and Leftovers (29.1%) split the recovery item slot, while White Herb (18.2%) resets the Special Attack drop from Draco Meteor or Stamina-related chip for a clean second Draco. The standard cycle is Stealth Rock on entry, then Thunder Wave / Dragon Tail / Roar to shuffle and stack hazard chip, backed by Flash Cannon and Draco Meteor for damage. Top-player commentary explicitly frames the metagame as three categories—'fast Choice Scarf mons,' 'bulky walls like Archaludon and Hippowdon,' and 'mid-speed others'—and argues that because walls are heavily selected, every team needs a wall-breaker in the back. Archaludon's 72 appearances in ladder top-300 and 266 tournament appearances confirm its singular footprint.
Archaludon reaches 17.43% usage in high-rating doubles (rank 11), rated S by GameWith in doubles, with a 53.4% empirical win rate. Its 266 total tournament appearances across both formats underscores cross-format dominance. Pelipper (11.7%) and Basculegion (13.6%) are its most common partners: Pelipper provides rain to charge Electro Shot in one turn, while Basculegion offers priority and a water-type offensive threat. Leftovers at 76.4% cements a sustained pivot role rather than a one-and-done attacker.
Playstyle：The doubles set revolves around Flash Cannon (23.2%) / Protect (22%) / Electro Shot (22%) / Dragon Pulse (15%). Electro Shot under rain—enabled by Pelipper—fires without a charge turn and benefits from the rain Special Attack modifier, forming one of this season's most explosive single-turn burst combinations. Stamina (85.5%) accumulates Defense across multiple hits, sustaining offensive pressure even while taking damage. Leftovers (76.4%) complements the longevity game. Choice Scarf (7.6%) variants sacrifice recovery for raw Special Attack, going for immediate two-slot damage upon entry. Top-level team building articles repeatedly cite the Archaludon + Basculegion core and the use of Fairy-type flanks like Sylveon to pressure Fighting-type counters before they enter the field.