Partner ideas
for Archaludon
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Archaludon: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (4)
Pelipper
WaterFlyingSets the Tailwind Archaludon wants
On 77% of Archaludon's ranked teamsResists FightingImmune to GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with HurricaneAdds team-wide guard supportAdds weather control
Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 45% of Archaludon's ranked teams
Immune to FightingResists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha GotchaAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds long-game durability
Swampert
WaterGroundOn 64% of Archaludon's ranked teams
Hits Ground super-effectively with Wave CrashAdds team-wide guard supportAdds weather controlBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Grimmsnarl
DarkFairyOn 33% of Archaludon's ranked teams
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Spirit BreakAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Plan partners (9)
Talonflame
FireFlyingSets the Tailwind Archaludon wants
Resists FightingImmune to GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Noivern
FlyingDragonSets the Tailwind Archaludon wants
Resists FightingImmune to GroundArchaludon resists its BoomburstHits Fighting super-effectively with HurricaneAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Altaria
DragonFlyingSets the Tailwind Archaludon wants
Resists FightingImmune to GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather controlAdds long-game durability
Decidueye
GrassGhostSets the Tailwind Archaludon wants
Immune to FightingResists GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather control
Corviknight
FlyingSteelSets the Tailwind Archaludon wants
Immune to GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather controlAdds long-game durabilityalso: Skarmory
Dragonite
DragonFlyingSets the Tailwind Archaludon wants
Resists FightingImmune to GroundAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather controlAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Low Kick
Whimsicott
GrassFairySets the Tailwind Archaludon wants
Resists FightingResists GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with MoonblastAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather control
Toucannon
NormalFlyingSets the Tailwind Archaludon wants
Immune to GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with Beak BlastAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather controlBreaks Steel walls with Brick Break
Spicy Tech (1)
Maushold
NormalBeat Up → Stamina Defense stacks
Defensive glue (10)
Emolga
ElectricFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Archaludon resists its DischargeHits Fighting super-effectively with Air SlashHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather control
Meganium
GrassArchaludon resists its Petal Blizzard
Resists GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with Dazzling GleamHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather control
Chimecho
PsychicSpread-safe together for Boomburst and Self-Destruct
Resists FightingHits Fighting super-effectively with Future SightHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather control
Hawlucha
FightingFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather controlBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Gyarados
WaterFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with WaterfallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather controlBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Trevenant
GhostGrassCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather controlBreaks Steel walls with Drain Punch
Decidueyehisuian
GrassFightingCovers Fighting and Ground offensively
Resists GroundAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather controlAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Reuniclus
PsychicCovers Fighting and Ground offensively
Resists FightingAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds weather controlAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Focus Blast
Slurpuff
FairyArchaludon resists its Surf
Resists FightingHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallAdds weather controlBreaks Steel walls with Flamethrower
Fan Rotom
ElectricFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses