#10 in usage · 16% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Archaludon Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Archaludon is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Archaludon @ Leftovers Ability: Stamina Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Timid Nature - Electro Shot - Protect - Dragon Pulse - Flash Cannon
Archaludon moves
Share of Archaludon sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Electro ShotElectric97%
- ProtectNormal95.9%
- Dragon PulseDragon83.6%
- Flash CannonSteel76.4%
- Aura SphereFighting14.8%
- SnarlDark14.8%
- Draco MeteorDragon12.1%
- ThunderboltElectric2.4%
Items
- Leftovers87.4%
- Choice Scarf2.3%
- Chople Berry1.9%
- Wise Glasses1.3%
- Magnet1.2%
Abilities
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 167 | 112 | 150 | 177 | 85 | 150 | 5.2% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 32 HP / 1 SpA / 29 SpD / 4 Spe | 197 | 112 | 150 | 160 | 114 | 109 | 3.6% |
| Bold+Def −Atk | 32 HP / 1 Def / 1 SpA / 32 SpD | 197 | 112 | 166 | 146 | 117 | 105 | 2.9% |
Natures in these spreads: Timid 5.2% · Modest 3.6% · Bold 2.9%.
Archaludon teammates
Share of Archaludon teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Archaludon set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Archaludon set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Electro Shot, Protect, Dragon Pulse and Flash Cannon with Leftovers (87.4% of sets) and Stamina, a Timid nature and 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe.
What are Archaludon's best teammates in VGC?
Archaludon's most common partners are Pelipper (57.4%), Mega Golisopod (37.3%), Rillaboom (32.8%), Politoed (28.7%) and Incineroar (25.2%) — the share of Archaludon teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Archaludon use?
Timid (+Spe −Atk) is the most common nature among Archaludon's top spreads (5.2%), followed by Modest (3.6%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Archaludon in Pokémon Champions?
Archaludon has base 85 Speed: 150 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 137 neutral, and 94 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Archaludon in Pokémon Champions?
Archaludon is #10 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 16% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.