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Archaludon Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Steel / Dragon · BST: 600 · Role: Special Wallbreaker

Archaludon is a Steel / Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Archaludon, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 600 base stat total, Archaludon plays as a Special Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Defense (130), and at base 85 Speed it sits faster than 56% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.

What counters Archaludon in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Archaludon

  1. Machamp (Fighting)
  2. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  3. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  4. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  5. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  6. Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)
  7. Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
  8. Passimian (Fighting)

How each counter beats Archaludon

  • Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Archaludon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) underspeeds but can still trade Archaludon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Archaludon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Archaludon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
  • Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Archaludon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.

Archaludon weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fighting (×2)
  • Ground (×2)

Resistances

  • Normal (×0.5)
  • Water (×0.5)
  • Electric (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.25)
  • Flying (×0.5)
  • Psychic (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.5)
  • Rock (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Poison

Base stats

HP
90
Attack
105
Defense
130
Sp. Attack
125
Sp. Defense
65
Speed
85
Total
600

Best Tera Types for Archaludon

The best Tera Types for Archaludon cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Steel (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Dragon (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Grass (defensive shift)
  • Poison (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Stamina — [object Object]
  • Sturdy — [object Object]
  • Stalwart (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Steel-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Archaludon:

Frequently asked questions about Archaludon

What counters Archaludon in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Archaludon are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham, Camerupt, Mega Camerupt. These Pokémon hit Archaludon super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Archaludon weak to?

Archaludon is a Steel / Dragon-type Pokémon weak to Fighting, Ground. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Archaludon?

The single best pick against Archaludon in the Pokémon Champions roster is Machamp, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Archaludon in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Archaludon, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Steel / Dragon) and carries super-effective coverage (Fighting, Ground). Avoid Pokémon that share Archaludon's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Archaludon good in Pokémon Champions?

Archaludon's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (600 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.