Archaludon ex 241/191
Set: Surging Sparks
Released: Nov 8, 2024
Pokémon
Metal Type
Special Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 956.5 packs (0.1%)
Evolves From:
Duraludon
Metal Type
Special Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 956.5 packs (0.1%)
Evolves From:
Duraludon
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #1018
- Card Number 241/191
- Card RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
- Release Date08/11/2024
- Regulation MarkH
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Surging Sparks
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionPaldea
- Generation Generation 9
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Metal
- Health Points300 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
- Resistance
Grass -30
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Metal 
Fire ×2 
Grass -30 
Abilities
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Ability:
Assemble Alloy
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may attach up to 2 Basic Metal Energy cards from your discard pile to your Metal Pokémon in any way you like.
Attacks
- Metal Defender220
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon has no Weakness.
Rules
- Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Archaludon in a dynamic pose, showcasing its sleek, angular features. The background features abstract geometric patterns with bold colors, such as bright blue, yellow, and white, giving a sense of energy and motion. Sharp, jagged rock formations surround Archaludon, adding to the sense of strength and impact. The art style is modern and vibrant, with a color palette dominated by metallic blues and grays contrasted with pops of orange. The shading is crisp and clean, emphasizing the Pokémon's metallic texture and angular structure.
Playability Overview
Archaludon ex offers strong energy acceleration when evolving, enabling quick setup with its powerful attack and temporary immunity to weakness, making it a strategic choice for sustained defense and offense.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Steel TitanThis card's design is all about power and resilience, which makes it perfect for a "Mechanical Might" page. The sharp angles and metallic colors really pop, creating a futuristic vibe. Pair it with other Steel types that showcase dynamic poses or technology themes to enhance that industrial feel.Additional Binder Suggestions: Urban / Fierce / Metallic / Evolutionary Power / Technological Age
