Pokémon GO Duraludon Guide: Debut, Stats, Weakness & Evolution

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Dynamax Duraludon, a Steel and Dragon-type Pokémon, is finally making its Pokémon GO debut during the Steel Skyline event!

This guide covers everything you need to know about Duraludon in Pokémon GO: how to catch it, its stats and best moveset, top raid counters, and whether it can be evolved or is available as a Shiny.

Event schedule

Tuesday, September 30, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Yes! Duraludon is now in Pokémon GO and makes its first appearance during the Steel Skyline event.

During this event, you can encounter it in three ways:

• 1. Four-Star Max Battles

Dynamax Duraludon will appear as a 4* raid boss. If you're lucky, you might even find its Shiny form.

• 2. Field Research Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks may reward an encounter with Dynamax Duraludon.

• 3. Paid Timed Research (US$1.99)

A special Timed Research will include Dynamax Duraludon as one of its encounter rewards.

No, Duraludon is not a Legendary Pokémon, nor is it considered a pseudo-Legendary. While its Steel/Dragon typing looks impressive, its overall stats hold it back. It's fun to catch and looks cool, but in battles, other Pokémon outshine it.

• Fast moves: Dragon Tail and Metal Claw.
• Attack power: Mediocre, making it less effective as a Max Attacker compared to staples like Metagross, Latios, Zacian, or Eternatus.
• Tank potential: Duraludon's typing grants double resistance to Poison and Grass, and Metal Claw offers a quick 0.5s fast move. But it still lacks the bulk of tanks like Corviknight or Zamazenta.

For new players, it's still worthwhile to have one, since Dynamax Duraludon, as a four-star Raid boss, is versatile and usable in many types of battles, and it's not too difficult to obtain.

Duraludon enters Pokémon GO as a solid Steel and Dragon-type attacker with respectable overall stats. While it doesn't reach the extreme power levels of top-tier Legendaries, it's a versatile Pokémon that can hold its own in battles, especially in raids and PvP formats.

1 Duraludon stats & weaknesses

Duraludon stats

With these numbers, Duraludon balances decent offensive power with moderate bulk. It's not the tankiest option but can still stay in the fight long enough to dish out strong damage.

Duraludon weaknesses

Duraludon is only weak to Fighting- and Ground-type moves, and its type combination gives it resistance to most other types in the game.

2 Duraludon best moveset

Duraludon best moveset: Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw

Dragon Tail as Fast Attack and Dragon Claw as Charged Attack give Duraludon solid Dragon-type coverage, capable of fast energy generation and consistent pressure. With 13.01 DPS and 226.8 TDO, this combo makes the most out of Duraludon's offensive potential, especially under Windy weather, which boosts Dragon-type damage.

Dynamax Duraludon isn't the toughest raid boss out there. It's considered a comfortable duo fight but a challenging solo, especially if the boss rolls the wrong move set.

The key strategy is simple: reroll until it has Dragon Claw, and avoid combinations like Flash Cannon + Hyper Beam, which put too much pressure on your tanks.

1 For hard-core players

Attacker Options

• Gmax Machamp – The best solo counter, capable of winning in about 8–9 Max Cycles.
• Excadrill (Sunny boost) – A strong alternative if you can force Sunny weather for the Ground bonus.

Tank Options

• Double Zamazenta with Max Guard Lv.3: The first Zamazenta can last 5–6 cycles if Duraludon is running Dragon Claw. The second one buys you the time needed to close out the fight.
• Secondary picks: Zacian or Blissey can step in, but they're more situational and rely on favorable boss moves.

2 For casual players

Attacker Options

• Excadrill, Zamazenta, or Metagross: Reliable attackers for duo or casual players.
• Other options: Gmax Machamp, Urshifu, Machamp, Alakazam, Passimian, Eternatus, Kingler, Gmax Gengar, or Falinks can be used if you don't have the best options.

Tank Options

• Blissey: Primarily used as a big shield; it rarely heals but absorbs hits.
• Zamazenta: Offers strong tanking potential given Duraludon's typing.

You can't evolve Dynamax Duraludon. In the mainline Pokémon games, Gigantamax or Dynamax forms don't evolve—just like Gmax Eevee, Gmax Pikachu, and Gmax Meowth. That limitation carries over into Pokémon GO.

Since Archaludon is a separate Pokémon that doesn't rely on Dynamax mechanics, Niantic/Scopely would need to release it as its own encounter or evolution line in the future. Until then, your Dynamax Duraludon will stay as it is, without any evolution path.

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What type is Duraludon?

Duraludon is a dual Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon.

Is D-Max Duraludon good in Pokémon GO?

Yes, it's a decent Dragon-type attacker with solid stats and a strong moveset. While it may not surpass Legendaries like Dialga or Rayquaza, it's still a reliable option in raids and PvP.

What is Duraludon weak against?

Duraludon takes extra damage from Fighting and Ground-type moves.

Can Dynamax Duraludon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, Dynamax Duraludon is available in its shiny form during the Steel Skyline event.

Duraludon's debut in Pokémon GO adds another Steel/Dragon powerhouse to the roster, though it's more of a collector's prize than a meta-shaking threat. While it won't dethrone heavy-hitters like Metagross or Eternatus, Dynamax Duraludon is still worth raiding for its unique typing, shiny chance, and future potential once its evolution into Archaludon becomes available.

Whether you raid for the thrill, the shiny hunt, or just to flex the newest addition, don't miss the Steel Skyline event. It's the only way to secure Duraludon in Pokémon GO right now.

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Spencer Hill

Spencer Hill has over 5 years of experience specializing in mobile screen mirroring and virtual location modification. As a senior editor at iMyFone, he creates user-friendly tutorials that help mobile users maximize their device functionality.