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

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

Pokemon | Fast Attack | Max Move |
---|---|---|
Gigantamax Machamp | Karate Chop | G-Max Chi Strike |
Excadrill | Mud Slap | Max Quake |
Urshifu Single Strike | Rock Smash | Max Knuckle |
Urshifu Rapid Strike | Rock Smash | Max Knuckle |
Machamp | Karate Chop | Max Knuckle |
Passimian | Rock Smash | Max Knuckle |
Falinks | Rock Smash | Max Knuckle |
Machoke | Low Kick | Max Knuckle |
Kingler | Mud Slap | Max Quake |
Gigantamax Gengar | Sucker Punch | G-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?

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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