Duraludon

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==Summary==
Duraludon is a Steel-/Dragon- type Pokemon introduced in the Galar region. It's a cave dwelling dinosaur-like Pokemon. It has an intense rivalry with Tyranitar, due to sharing the same territory, and constantly fights over it. It has the exceptionally durable cells, even compared to other Steel- type Pokemon, which makes it resistant to earthquakes. Despite its heavy look, it's surprisingly light, and is therefore very agile for its size.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: | 
Key: Base | Gigantimax Duraludon
Name: Duraludon
Origin: Pokémon
Gender: Varies
Age: Varies
Classification: Alloy Pokemon; Pokedex Entry #884
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Metal Manipulation, Statistics Amplification, Energy Manipulation, Attack Reflection, Sound Manipulation, Statistics Reduction, Darkness Manipulation, Dynamax, Immunity to Poison Manipulation, Resistance to Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass, Electric, Psychic-type moves | Same as before, plus Gigantamax, Superior Energy Manipulation and Power Nullification G-Max Depletion, Superior Metal Manipulation and Statistics Amplification (allies' defense) via Max Steelspike, Martial Arts, Explosion Manipulation, and Statistics Amplification (allies' attack) via Max Knuckle, Superior Darkness Manipulation and Statistics Reduction (target's Sp. Def) via Max Darkness, Explosion Manipulation and Statistics Reduction (opponent's speed) via Max Strike, Forcefield Creation via Max Guard
Attack Potency: Large Mountain level+ (Equal to Tyranitar) | Island level (Far stronger than before. Should be comparable to other Gigantamax pokemon such as Centiskorch)
Speed: FTL (Comparable to Golem, who can dodge Solar Beam) | FTL (Faster than before.)
Lifting Strength: Class M (Comparable to Brock's Happiny, who is comparable to final evolutions) | At least Class T (Far stronger than Machamp, who can move mountains)
Striking Strength: Large Mountain level+ | Island level
Durability: Large Mountain level+ (One of the most durable Pokemon out there) | Island level
Stamina: Superhuman (The average pokemon is hardwired for battle and can go on fighting for lots of time despite being injured. Capable of spending a day on foot while fighting hordes of enemies in mystery dungeons with little to no breaks)
Range: Extended Melee Range due to size. Kilometers with Flash Canon and Hyper Beam
Standard Equipment: N/A
Intelligence: Below Average normally (Capable of coherent speech between other Pokémon, a degree of understanding of commands and social situations, and can solve minor puzzles, though still mostly driven by instinct), Gifted in battle (Should be superior to 1st and 2nd stage Pokémon and are able to consistently fight the likes of Machamp which have mastered all martial arts, as well as Alakazam)
Weaknesses: Ground- and Fighting- type moves. Rusts in rain | Gigantamax can only be used in areas with Dynamax energy (i.e. dens and stadiums), Destroying their non-move forcefield through any means will harm them
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
===Abilities===
*Light Metal: Already a light Pokemon for its size, the Duraludon with this ability are made of a special alloy that makes it half as heavy as a normal Duraludon.
*Heavy Metal: The opposite of the previous ability, Duraludon with Heavy Metal are made of an alloy that makes it twice as heavy as the average Duraludon.
*Stalwart: The hidden and signature ability of the Duraludon. While these ones weigh the normal weight, Duraludon with the hidden ability Stalwart ignore the effects of all moves that draw in attacks. If it targets a certain opponent, no matter what, the move will go towards that Pokemon.
===Moves===
====Via level-up====
*Metal Claw: Duraludon slashes at the opponent with claws like metal. This has a chance to raise Duraludon's attack stat.
*Leer: Duraludon looks at the opponent menacingly, which lowers the defense of the opponent.
*Rock Smash: Duraludon attacks the opponent with rock smashing force. This has a chance to lower the defense stat of the opponent.
*Hone Claws: Duraludon sharpens its claws, raising its attack and accuracy stat.
*Metal Sound: Duraludon creates an ear splitting sound that sharply lowers the special defense stat of the opponent.
*Breaking Swipe: Duraludon swipes its draconic tail around, doing damage and lowering the attack stat of the opponent in the process.
*Dragon Tail: Duraludon swings its tail at the opponent, hitting them with enough force to knock the opponent out of the battle.
*Iron Defense: Duraludon hardens its body like iron, sharply raising its defense stat.
*Laser Focus: Duraludon focuses on the opponent. The next attack is a guaranteed critical hit.
*Dragon Claw: Duraludon slashes at the opponent with its draconic claws.
*Flash Cannon: Duraludon fires a burst of light energy at the opponent. This has a chance to lower the special defense of the target.
*Metal Burst: Duraludon creates a sound that does damage equal to 1.5x the damage that Duraludon took from the opponent's last attack.
*Hyper Beam: Duraludon fires a powerful beam of destructive energy at the opponent. Duraludon has to recharge afterwards. However, given the constant comparisons to Tyranitar, it's unlikely that Duraludon has to given Tyranitar doesn't.
====Via breeding====
*Mirror Coat: Duraludon puts up a barrier that inflicts double damage to the opponent compared to the most recent attack Duraludon took, so long as it's a special attack.
*Night Slash: Duraludon attacks the opponent with darkness the instant the opportunity arises. This move has a high critical hit ratio.
*Slash: Duraludon slashes the opponent. This move has a high critical hit ratio.
====Max Moves====
These moves can only be used while Dynamaxed or Gigantamaxed.
*Max Strike: Duraludon attacks the opponent by erupting a geyser of energy underneath them. This will lower all opponent's speed stat.
*Max Knuckle: Duraludon rains a giant fist shaped meteor on the opponent. This move will raise the attack stat of Duraludon and its allies.
*Max Steelspike: Duraludon sends a bunch of steel stalagmites at the opponent to do damage. This will raise the defense of Duraludon and all of its allies.
*Max Darkness: Duraludon attacks the opponent with giant dark tendrils. This will lower the special defense of the opponent and all its allies.
*Max Guard: Duraludon creates a barrier that protects from all moves, be it normal, Z, or Max.
*Max Wyrmwind: Duraludon creates a draconic tornado to damage the opponent. This will lower the attack stat of the opponent and all its allies.
*G-Max Depletion: Gigantamax Duraludon's signature attack. This move attacks the same as Max Wyrmwind, but it will instead lower the usage of the opponent's most recent attack.
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Losses:
Inconclusive:
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Category:Dragons
Category:Metal Users
Category:Dynamax Users
Category:Gigantamax Pokemon
Category:Statistics Amplification Users
Category:Energy Users
Category:Attack Reflection Users
Category:Sound Users
Category:Statistics Reduction Users
Category:Darkness Users
Category:Power Nullification Users
Category:Explosion Users
Category:Forcefield Users
Category:Space Users
Category:Large Sized Characters
Category:Weather Users
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Category:Electricity Users
Category:Self-Destruction Users
Category:Martial Artists