Duraludon (ジュラルドン, Jurarudon?) (dur-RAL-uh-dahn[1]) is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. Its counterpart is Tyranitar. In Generation IX, Duraludon evolves into Archaludon. It also has a Gigantamax form.
Biology[]
Duraludon is a bipedal reptilian Pokémon resembling a lighter. Its body is light gray with tints of black markings on its palms and pubic area. It has a red "button" like appendage on its head and it's connected to its upper jaw by a hinge. Its eyes are yellow and rectangular, almost robotic to an extent. Its tail has a vent, while it has 2 feet with just 1 toe.
Its Gigantamax form somewhat resembles a hybrid of its regular form and a skyscraper, its "button" became an antenna, and windows line its body.
Shiny Duraludon have a darker coat of gray, while black markings on their palms, pubic area and feet are lighter in color. In its Gigantamax form, the windows are red.
Behavior[]
They live on mountains with Tyranitar and the two are often seen battling each other for control of mountain territory. A famous Galarian movie depicts a fight between a Dynamax Tyranitar and a Dynamax (Gigantamax in the sequel) Duraludon taking place in an urban setting.
Duraludon use their two asymmetric hands to grindstone into rubble before consuming it. They must consume a variety of minerals in order to strengthen their bodies.
Abilities[]
Duraludon's body has the texture of polished metal, which is both lightweight and strong, but rusts easily. This makes Duraludon more agile but forces it to always hide from the rain like Sudowoodo.
Its Gigantmax form can glow on some parts of its body but is very sturdy and can withstand naturally occurred earthquakes. Its cells have evolved to become even more stronger compared to other steel type Pokémon.
Evolution[]
Duraludon evolves into Archaludon when exposed to a Metal Alloy in Generation IX.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
| Locations | ||
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Sword and Shield | Route 10 Giant's Seat Lake of Outrage NPC Trade (for Frosmoth) |
Rare One (after the Darkest Day) Rare One |
| Scarlet and Violet | Trade | None |
| SV The Indigo Disk |
Polar Biome | Uncommon |
Pokédex entries[]
- Sword
Its body resembles polished metal, and it's both lightweight and strong. The only drawback is that it rusts easily.
Gigantamax: It's grown to resemble a skyscraper. Parts of its towering body glow due to a profusion of energy. - Shield
The special metal that composes its body is very light, so this Pokémon has considerable agility. It lives in caves because it dislikes the rain.
Gigantamax: The hardness of its cells is exceptional, even among Steel types. It also has a body structure that's resistant to earthquakes.
Stats[]
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| Total | 535
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Metal Claw | 
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Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 1 | Leer | 
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Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 6 | Rock Smash | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 12 | Hone Claws | 
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Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 18 | Metal Sound |
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Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 24 | Breaking Swipe | 
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | Dragon Tail |
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Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| 36 | Iron Defense |
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Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 42 | Laser Focus |
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Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 48 | Dragon Claw |
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 54 | Flash Cannon |
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Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 60 | Metal Burst |
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Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
| 66 | Hyper Beam |
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Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding[]
| Generation VIII | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
| Generation VIII | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Mirror Coat | 
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Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Vanillite, Vanillish, Vanilluxe | |||||
| Night Slash |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Honedge, Doublade, Aegislash | |||||
| Slash |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Dwebble, Crustle, Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus, Honedge, Doublade, Aegislash | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| ' | Draco Meteor |
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Special | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| ' | Steel Beam |
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Special | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| ' | Steel Roller |
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Physical | 130 | 100% | 5 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites[]
Appearances[]
In the anime[]
Trivia[]
- Duraludon is the first Pokémon since Dialga to have the Steel/Dragon typing.
- Duraludon is the first Pokémon to have possible abilities be both Light and Heavy Metal, as well as without any one of them being a hidden ability.
- Duraludon's hidden ability, Stalwart, functions the same as Arrokuda and Barraskewda's hidden ability, Propeller Tail.
- Although Duraludon's Pokédex entry suggest its Gigantamax form is quake proof, it does not have an immunity to the Ground type, nor does it have Sturdy as a possible ability.
- Duraludon is the only Pokémon revealed during its reveal trailer to not have any evolutionary relatives at the time of its debut.
- Duraludon is the only Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VIII and can Gigantamax, but can evolve further once.
Duraludon is the only Pokémon that was not introduced in Generation I and can Gigantamax, but can evolve once further, since Archaludon was introduced as its evolution.
- Lapras is the only Pokémon that has only a Gigantamax form and does not evolve into or from any Pokémon, since Archaludon was introduced as Duraludon's evolution.
Origin[]
Duraludon may be based on a theropod dinosaur. Its rivalry with Tyranitar mirrors the rivalry of Mechagodzilla and Godzilla, respectively. It physically resembles a lighter. Its mechanical nature, projectile combat capabilities, and theropod-like appearance may also reference Metal Gear REX or the Transformers character Grimlock. It has the properties of Duralumin, an aluminum alloy that is strong and lightweight, but also vulnerable to corrosion. It's design is similar to MOGUERA, a mecha that fought alongside Godzilla in the 1994 film, Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla.
Its Gigantamax form resembles a skyscraper, specifically The Shard, the tallest building in the United Kingdom.
Etymology[]
"Duraludon" comes from "duralumin", "durable", "aluminum", "dragon", and "-don", a suffix usually used in dinosaur names. Its name may also derive from "Jurassic", one of the three periods of the Mesozoic era, which was known as the age of the dinosaurs.
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 159. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.