Duraludon

Template:PokéBoxPanelDuraludon (Japanese: ジュラルドン, Hepburn: 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 can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Duraludon.

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.

Behaviour

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(supposedly if its speed is not taken into consideration) 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 earthquakes.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
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		Physical	50	95%	35
1	Leer		Status	—	100%	30
6	Rock Smash		Physical	40	100%	15
12	Hone Claws		Status	—	100%	15
18	Metal Sound		Status	—	85%	40
24	Breaking Swipe		Physical	60	100%	15
30	Dragon Tail		Physical	60	90%	10
36	Iron Defense		Status	—	100%	15
42	Laser Focus		Status	—	100%	30
48	Dragon Claw		Physical	80	100%	15
54	Flash Cannon		Special	80	100%	10
60	Metal Burst		Physical	?	100%	10
66	Hyper Beam		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		Special	150	90%	5
TM09	Giga Impact		Physical	150	90%	5
TM11	Solar Beam		Special	120	100%	10
TM14	Thunder Wave		Status	—	90%	20
TM16	Screech		Status	—	85%	40
TM17	Light Screen		Status	—	100%	30
TM18	Reflect		Status	—	100%	20
TM21	Rest		Status	—	100%	10
TM22	Rock Slide		Physical	75	90%	10
TM24	Snore		Special	50	100%	15
TM25	Protect		Status	—	100%	10
TM26	Scary Face		Status	—	100%	10
TM31	Attract		Status	—	100%	15
TM39	Facade		Physical	70	100%	20
TM43	Brick Break		Physical	75	100%	15
TM48	Rock Tomb		Physical	60	95%	15
TM76	Round		Special	60	100%	15
TM85	Snarl		Special	55	95%	15
TM98	Stomping Tantrum		Physical	75	100%	10
TM99	Breaking Swipe		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		Status	—	100%	20
TR01	Body Slam		Physical	85	100%	15
TR08	Thunderbolt		Special	90	100%	15
TR09	Thunder		Special	110	70%	10
TR20	Substitute		Status	—	100%	10
TR24	Outrage		Physical	120	100%	10
TR26	Endure		Status	—	100%	10
TR27	Sleep Talk		Status	—	100%	10
TR46	Iron Defense		Status	—	100%	15
TR47	Dragon Claw		Physical	80	100%	15
TR52	Gyro Ball		Physical	?	100%	5
TR58	Dark Pulse		Special	80	100%	15
TR62	Dragon Pulse		Special	85	100%	10
TR70	Flash Cannon		Special	80	100%	10
TR74	Iron Head		Physical	80	100%	15
TR75	Stone Edge		Physical	100	80%	5
TR76	Stealth Rock		Status	—	100%	20
TR79	Heavy Slam		Physical	?	100%	10
TR81	Foul Play		Physical	95	100%	15
TR99	Body Press		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		Special	—	100%	20
Parent Candidates: Vanillite, Vanillish, Vanilluxe
Night Slash		Physical	70	100%	15
Parent Candidates: Honedge, Doublade, Aegislash
Slash		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
Template:SWSH	Draco Meteor		Special	130	90%	5
Template:SWSH	Steel Beam		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.

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 get the Steel Dragon type.
• Duraludon is the 1st Pokémon to have both Light and Heavy Metal abilities without one being hidden.
• Duraludon's hidden ability may be considered redundant as it does the same thing as Barraskweda's.
• Duraludon is the first known Pokémon to be able to use both Steel Beam and Draco Meteor.
• Although Duraludon's Pokédex entry suggest it 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 direct to not evolve.

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.

Its Gigantamax form resembles a skyscraper, specifically The Shard, the tallest building in the UK.

Etymology

Duraludon comes from duralumin (an aluminum alloy), durable, aluminum, dragon, and -don, a suffix usually used in dinosaur names. Its Japanese name may also derive from Jurassic, which is one of the three periods of the Mesozoic era, which was known as the age of the dinosaurs.

Gallery

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