What is Archaludon's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Archaludon's maximum CP is 4,278 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Archaludon good in Pokémon GO?

Archaludon has 250 Attack, 215 Defense, and 207 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Archaludon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

No, shiny Archaludon is not yet available.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

2,050 - 2,137 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,563 - 2,671 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

4,240 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

2,050 - 2,137 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,537 - 1,602 CP

Shiny not yet available

Archaludon

#1018 · Paldea

SteelDragon

☁️ Snow Boost

Base Stats

Attack 250

Defense 215

Stamina 207

Total: 672

Pokémon Info

Max CP	4,278
Generation	Paldea (Gen 9)
Buddy Distance	5km
Released	❌ No
Shiny	❌ No
Shadow	❌ No

About Archaludon

Archaludon is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,278 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Archaludon has base stats of 250 Attack, 215 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 672.

With an exceptional Attack stat of 250, Archaludon is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles.

In Snow weather, Archaludon receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Archaludon is 5km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Dragon Tail STAB	Dragon	15	+9	13.6	-	-	-
Metal Claw STAB	Steel	8	+6	11.4	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Flash Cannon STAB	Steel	100	-65	-	110	-65
Dragon Claw STAB	Dragon	50	-33	-	50	-35
Hyper Beam	Normal	150	-80	-	150	-80

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Archaludon takes increased damage from these types:

Fighting 1.6×

Ground 1.6×

Resistances

Archaludon takes reduced damage from these types:

Grass 0.391×

Poison 0.391×

Normal 0.625×

Flying 0.625×

Psychic 0.625×

Bug 0.625×

Rock 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Water 0.625×

Electric 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Archaludon

Top Pokémon to use when battling Archaludon in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
3	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
4	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
5	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
6	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
7	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101
8	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
9	Mamoswine	Ice Ground	247	146	242	3,808
10	Conkeldurr	Fighting	243	158	233	3,818

🏆 Archaludon PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	15	12	15	1,500
2	0	12	14	15	1,497
3	0	14	12	15	1,497
4	1	11	14	15	1,500
5	1	13	12	15	1,500
6	1	15	10	15	1,499
7	0	11	14	15	1,494
8	0	11	15	15	1,497
9	0	13	12	15	1,494
10	0	13	13	15	1,497

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	11	15	25	2,498
2	0	14	12	25	2,497
3	0	12	14	25	2,498
4	0	15	11	25	2,497
5	0	10	15	25	2,492
6	0	13	12	25	2,492
7	0	13	13	25	2,497
8	1	9	15	25	2,497
9	1	12	12	25	2,496
10	1	15	9	25	2,495

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Archaludon IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	3,205	1,602	2,137	2,671	3,739	4,240
98% (15/15/14)	3,198	1,599	2,132	2,665	3,731	4,230
96% (15/14/15)	3,198	1,599	2,132	2,665	3,731	4,231
93% (14/14/14)	3,179	1,589	2,119	2,649	3,709	4,205
91% (15/13/13)	3,177	1,588	2,118	2,647	3,706	4,202
87% (13/13/13)	3,153	1,576	2,102	2,627	3,678	4,171
82% (12/12/12)	3,127	1,563	2,084	2,606	3,648	4,136
80% (10/15/15)	3,145	1,572	2,096	2,621	3,669	4,160
67% (10/10/10)	3,075	1,537	2,050	2,563	3,588	4,068
0% (0/0/0)	2,823	1,411	1,882	2,352	3,294	3,734

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Archaludon with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	4,240 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,739 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	2,050 - 2,137 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,563 - 2,671 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	2,050 - 2,137 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,537 - 1,602 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Archaludon with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	52	26	3,739
2	3,739	27	3,739
3	3,739	28	3,739
4	3,739	29	3,739
5	504	30	3,205
6	3,739	31	3,739
7	3,739	32	3,739
8	3,739	33	3,739
9	3,739	34	3,739
10	1,068	35	3,472
11	3,739	36	3,739
12	3,739	37	3,739
13	3,739	38	3,739
14	3,739	39	3,739
15	1,602	40	3,739
16	3,739	41	3,739
17	3,739	42	3,739
18	3,739	43	3,739
19	3,739	44	3,739
20	2,137	45	3,999
21	3,739	46	3,739
22	3,739	47	3,739
23	3,739	48	3,739
24	3,739	49	3,739
25	2,671	50	4,240

📖 Complete Archaludon Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Archaludon (#1018) is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,278 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Archaludon is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Archaludon in 2026.

📊 Archaludon Stats Analysis

Archaludon's Attack stat is 250 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Archaludon a strong damage dealer.

With 215 Defense (Excellent) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 672. This excellent bulk makes Archaludon very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Archaludon's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Archaludon Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Archaludon depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Dragon Tail (Fast) with Flash Cannon (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Archaludon has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Archaludon PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Master League

With 4,240 CP at Level 50, Archaludon is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Archaludon Raid Guide & Counters

Archaludon appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fighting, Ground-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Archaludon at Level 20 (2,050 - 2,137 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,563 - 2,671 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,137 CP.

🎯 How to Get Archaludon in Pokémon GO

Archaludon can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

✨ Shiny Archaludon in Pokémon GO

Shiny Archaludon is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Archaludon gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,563 - 2,671 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Archaludon

Q: What is Archaludon's max CP?
A: 4,240 CP at Level 50, or 3,739 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Archaludon good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Archaludon be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.

Q: What is Archaludon weak to?
A: Fighting, Ground-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Dragon Tail + Flash Cannon for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.