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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.
High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-08)
Archaludon sits at 35.14% usage in singles, ranked second, anchoring the metagame as a premier steel-dragon wall. A 130 DEF / 100 SPD bulk combined with rising physical defense under Stamina makes it increasingly unbreakable the longer a fight drags on. Electro Shot, Draco Meteor, and Flash Cannon cover most of the special side, while Poison immunity lets it shrug off Toxic stalling that breaks other walls.
Playstyle:Choice Scarf (21.6%) secures priority and outspeed; Sitrus Berry (37.7%) patches chip after laying Stealth Rock. Electro Shot (6%) charges to outspeed threats and punish Protect users. Common partners include Garchomp (6.2%) covering its Ground weakness and adding dragon-ground offense, and Mimikyu (7.5%) handling Fighting-types that exploit it.
Doubles usage sits at 10.1%, ranked 16th, where Stamina lets it stack physical defense alongside partners. Ground and Fighting weaknesses force careful positioning, but rain-boosted Electro Shot charges in a single turn and provides reliable speed control.
Playstyle:Protect (23.8%) is standard for doubles turn management. Electro Shot (24.5%) pairs with rain for instant charge. Leftovers (88.8%) dominates items, sustaining long games alongside Stamina. Pelipper (13.5%) and Mega Swampert (12.2%) anchor the rain core.