Duraludon in Pokemon GO
The Steel/Dragon skyscraper Pokemon - a budget Steel tank that suddenly matters because its Gigantamax form is about to own Dragon-type Max Battles.
Gigantamax Duraludon debuts November 14-15 in 6-star Max Battles during GO Wild Area: Global - its G-Max Depletion makes it the #2 Dragon-type Max attacker behind only Eternatus. Stock up on Duraludon candy now; the base form's best set is Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw (or Metal Claw + Flash Cannon for Steel duty).
Base form quick card
| Thing | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Typing | Steel/Dragon - weak to Fighting and Ground only |
| Best moveset (raids) | Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw (13.89 DPS); Metal Claw + Flash Cannon for Steel role |
| Max Battles role | Budget Steel tank - 0.5s Metal Claw charges fast |
| Where to get it | Wild (rare), field research, and Dynamax Duraludon in Max Battles |
| PvP | Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw spam - niche, not meta |
Gigantamax Duraludon - Nov 14-15
Debuting in 6-star Max Battles during GO Wild Area: Global. Can't be battled or caught until the event begins.
| Role | Pokemon |
|---|---|
| Tank 1 | Crowned Shield Zamazenta (Metal Claw + Close Combat) |
| Tank 2 | Registeel (Lock-On + Focus Blast) |
| Attacker | Gigantamax Machamp (Karate Chop + Dynamic Punch) |
FAQ
Is Duraludon good in raids?
Middling - it ranks ~#38 Steel and ~#50 Dragon. The G-Max form is the real prize, not the base raider.
Do I need candy before Nov 14?
Yes - powering up a caught G-Max Duraludon needs the same Duraludon candy; catching extras now saves a grind later.
Best counters to G-Max Duraludon?
Fighting-type hits land on the Steel weakness - G-Max Machamp is the top attacker pick, with Zamazenta and Registeel tanking.