Pokemon GO: Duraludon Max Battle Guide

Duraludon will be appearing in Max Battles in Pokemon GO. Here’s all the information you will need to know about it.

Dynamax Duraludon in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)
Dynamax Duraludon in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

Duraludon will be appearing in Max Battles in Pokemon GO. The Alloy Pokemon will be a part of the Steel Skyline event starting from September 30, 2025. Players will have the chance to battle and subsequently capture this Pokemon in four-star Max Battles. This will see this Generation VIII mon join the roster of Pokemon that can Dynamax in this game.

As a Steel-type Pokemon, Duraludon can be countered by Fighting- and Ground-types. So in this article, we will be looking at the best Pokemon of those types to counter them in Max Battles. Additionally, we will provide information about stats, resistances, moves, and whether or not it can be shiny.

Best Counters to Duraludon Max Battles in Pokemon GO

Duraludon in the anime (Image via TPC)
Duraludon in the anime (Image via TPC)
PokemonFast AttackMax Move
Gigantamax MachampKarate ChopG-Max Chi Strike
ExcadrillMud SlapMax Quake
Urshifu Single StrikeRock SmashMax Knuckle
Urshifu Rapid StrikeRock SmashMax Knuckle
MachampKarate ChopMax Knuckle
PassimianRock SmashMax Knuckle
FalinksRock SmashMax Knuckle
MachokeLow KickMax Knuckle
KinglerMud SlapMax Quake
Gigantamax GengarSucker PunchG-Max Terror

There are plenty of amazing Dynamax Fighting-types to help fight Duraludon in Max Battles. Ground-types are rarer, with Excadrill being the only fully evolved option. But Kingler can do fine in a pinch even without STAB. Finally, Gigantamax Gengar can hit Duraludon neutrally for high damage, making it a decent backup if you don’t have any of the other choices available.

Can Dynamax Duraludon Be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

Duraludon and its Shiny in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)
Duraludon and its Shiny in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

Yes, lucky players might just encounter a Shiny Duraludon in a Max Battle. However, the shiny odds will not be increased for the Steel Skyline event. As a result, players will only have regular odds to get a Shiny Duraludon.

Pokemon GO Duraludon Stats in Max Battles

  • Attack: 239
  • Defense: 185
  • Stamina: 9,000
  • Fast Attacks: Metal Claw and Dragon Tail
  • Charged Attacks: Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw, and Hyper Beam
  • Resistances: Grass, Poison, Bug, Electric, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, and Water
  • Catch CP Range: 1674-1753

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