Duraludon (ジュラルドン Jurarudon) is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. Its counterpart is Tyranitar. While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it has a Gigantamax form.
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Biology
Duraludon is a bipedal reptilian Pokémon resembling a lighter. Its body is light grey with tints of black markings on its palms and pubic area. It has a red "button" like appendage on its head and its 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.
Behavior
They live on mountains with Tyranitar and the two are often seen battling each other.
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.
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 | Rare | |||||||
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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Learnset
By leveling up
| 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 VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TM08 | Hyper Beam |
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Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM09 | Giga Impact |
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Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM11 | Solar Beam | 
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Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM14 | Thunder Wave | 
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Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM16 | Screech |
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Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| TM17 | Light Screen | 
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Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| TM18 | Reflect |
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM21 | Rest |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | 
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Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM24 | Snore |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM26 | Scary Face |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Attract |
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Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM39 | Facade |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Brick Break |
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Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb |
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Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM76 | Round |
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Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM85 | Snarl |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | 
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Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM99 | Breaking Swipe |
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 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 TR
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TR00 | Swords Dance |
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR01 | Body Slam |
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Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt |
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Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR09 | Thunder |
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Special | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TR20 | Substitute |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR24 | Outrage |
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Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TR26 | Endure |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR46 | Iron Defense |
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Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TR47 | Dragon Claw |
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR52 | Gyro Ball |
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Physical | ? | 100% | 5 |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse |
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Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR62 | Dragon Pulse |
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Special | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TR70 | Flash Cannon |
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Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TR74 | Iron Head |
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR75 | Stone Edge |
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Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TR76 | Stealth Rock |
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR79 | Heavy Slam |
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Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
| TR81 | Foul Play |
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Physical | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TR99 | Body Press |
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 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 |
| 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 VIII | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| SWSH | Draco Meteor |
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Special | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| SWSH | Steel Beam |
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Special | 140 | 95% | 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
Trivia
- For some reason, it and Melmetal's cry sound like a Transformer transforming between robot and vehicle mode.
- Duraludon is the 1st Pokémon since Dialga to have the Steel/Dragon-typing.
- Duraludon is the 1st 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 may be considered redundant as it does the same thing as Barraskewda's.
- Duraludon is the first known Pokémon to be able to use both Steel Beam and Draco Meteor.
- Although Duraludon's Pokédex entry suggest its Gigantamax form is quake proof, it does not have an immunity to Ground types, nor does it have Sturdy.
- Duraludon is the only Pokémon revealed during its Pokémon trailer to not evolve.
- Ironically, despite resembling a lighter, it can't learn any Fire-type moves.
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. It has the properties of duralumin, an aluminum alloy that is strong and lightweight, but also vulnerable to corrosion.
Its Gigantamax form resembles a skyscraper, specifically The Shard, the tallest building in the UK.
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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