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Archaludon — PokéSurvivor
Archaludon is a steel/dragon-type Pokémon in PokéSurvivor from Paldea: base stats HP 110/SPD 114/ATK 1.39, region gacha rarity 5★.
Last updated: 2026-10-15
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Archaludon is a steel/dragon-type Pokémon from Paldea with a 5★ region gacha rarity. It is not one of the 29 starters.
#1018 · Gen 9 · Paldea
Archaludon
Base stats
Values below are the game's own derived stats — the exact numbers PokéSurvivor uses in runs.
How to get Archaludon
Archaludon is unlocked through the region gacha at 5★ rarity — spend tickets earned by playing (missions, achievements and run rewards). Check exact pull odds with the gacha calculator. It is not one of the 29 selectable starters, so you cannot begin a run with it directly.
Shiny Archaludon
Like every one of the 966 playable species, Archaludon has a shiny variant: 1/4096 on wild encounters and 1/100 on gacha pulls. Full odds and duplicate protection on the shiny page.
Available moves
Archaludon can roll these moves from level-up cards during runs. Type-specific moves come from its steel/dragon typing — every Pokémon can also roll the shared normal moves.
steel/dragon moves
| Move | Type | Damage | Cooldown | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Mash→ Magnet Bomb (golden card) | steel | 34 | 1.4s | 48.6 |
| Metal Claw→ Iron Head (golden card) | steel | 18 | 0.5s | 36.0 |
| Dragon Rage→ Draco Meteor (golden card) | dragon | 24 | 1s | 24.0 |
| Flash Cannon→ Steel Beam (golden card) | steel | 23 | 1.05s | 21.9 |
| Dragon Dance | dragon | 0 | 0.7s | 0.0 |
Shared moves (all Pokémon)
| Move | Damage | Cooldown | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle→ Take Down (golden card) | 16 | 0.5s | 32.0 |
| Quick Attack→ Extreme Speed (golden card) | 20 | 0.75s | 26.7 |
| Swords Dance | 0 | 0.85s | 0.0 |
| Agility | 0 | 0.85s | 0.0 |
| Harden | 0 | 0.85s | 0.0 |
| Body Slam→ Giga Impact (golden card) | 36 | 0.95s | 37.9 |
| Hyper Voice→ Uproar (golden card) | 12 | 1.15s | 93.9 |
| Substitute→ Double Team (golden card) | 14 | 4s | 3.5 |
Shared moves are available to every Pokémon regardless of type. Type-specific moves are only rolled by Pokémon with matching types. See the full moves database for level-up tracks and evolutions.
FAQ
Can Archaludon be a starter?
No — the 29 selectable starters are a fixed roster, but you can unlock this Pokémon through the region gacha.
What tier is Archaludon?
Tier testing currently covers the 29 starters; regular Pokémon are ranked by base stats until survival-time testing expands.