Physical
Wallbreaker
28Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Iceberg Pokemon still yields 2 Defense EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
High
HP95
B
Attack117
B
Defense184
S
Sp. Atk44
D
Sp. Def46
D
Speed28
F
Total514
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging55 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height2.0 m
Weight505.0 kg
Base XP180
Abilities
Own Tempo
Prevents confusion.
Ice BodyTop Pick
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
SturdyHANiche
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
EV Yield
HPAtkDef+2SpASpDSpe
Defense training target
Pokedex Entries

At high latitudes, this Pokémon can be found with clusters of Bergmite on its back as it swims among the icebergs.

Avalugg Weakness

Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel moves hit Avalugg for super-effective damage. Avalugg's physical bulk (base 184 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.

Avalugg Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel
0.5x (Resist)Ice
Type ChartFragile
4Weak
1Resist
0Immune
Score-7
4xCritical
None
½xResist
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
How to Beat Avalugg in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)
A
Available Moves
Moves
  • Fire BlastLv. 1
  • InfernoLv. 1
  • FlamethrowerLv. 1
  • IncinerateLv. 1
Damage vs Avalugg
Fire Blast 2x
112-132%KO
Inferno 2x
101-119%KO
Flamethrower 2x
91-108%KO
Incinerate 2x
62-73%
View Ninetales builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Avalugg is what Bergmite becomes. Breed it for Bergmite eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Bergmite pushed Avalugg to 514 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +99. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Avalugg
Ice
HP
55
95+40
ATK
69
117+48
DEF
85
184+99
SP.ATK
32
44+12
SP.DEF
35
46+11
SPE
28
28
BST
304D-Tier
514B-Tier+210
ROLE
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Avalugg to get Bergmite eggs easily using 61 partners from the Mineral and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Veil, Mirror Coat, Mist.

Egg Groups
MineralMonster
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
3moves
Breed With (best first)
venusaurcharizardblastoisenidokingsceptileswampertrhyperiorglaliefroslasscrustleferrothornslowbro

Sword & Shield Avalugg Best Moveset

The recommended build leans into Avalugg's strengths as a defensive wall. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, and spread EVs back that up. Icebody rounds out the package.

Best Build

Experimental
Ability
Ice Body
Item
Rocky HelmetPUNISH
Best Nature for Avalugg
Bold+DEF

Avalugg best EVs are Defense and HP

EVs

Doubles Wall Moveset

  • Iron Defense
  • Body Press
  • RecoverRecovery
  • ProtectFAST +4

Moves

Don't skip the egg moves. Avalugg picks up Aurora Veil and Mirror Coat only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Blizzard and Ice Beam while coverage across 8 types adds range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Lv 1
Harden
30Normal
Lv 1
Powder Snow
4010025Ice
Lv 1
Rapid Spin
S5010040Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 1
Wide Guard+3
C10Rock
Lv 9
Curse
C10Ghost
Lv 12
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Lv 15
Protect+4
S10Normal
Lv 18
Avalanche-4
S6010010Ice
Lv 21
Bite
C6010025Dark
Lv 24
Ice Fang
C659515Ice
Lv 27
Iron Defense
S15Steel
Lv 30
Recover
S10Normal
Lv 33
Crunch
C8010015Dark
Lv 36
Take Down
C908520Normal
Lv 41
Blizzard
D110705Ice
Lv 46
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Lv 51
Skull Bash
13010010Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM31
Attract
C10015Normal
TM64
Avalanche-4
S6010010Ice
TR06
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TR99
Body Press
S8010010Fighting
TR01
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
TM81
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
TR32
Crunch
C8010015Dark
TR10
Earthquake
C10010010Ground
TR26
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM39
Facade
C7010020Normal
TR70
Flash Cannon
D8010010Steel
TM09
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TR52
Gyro Ball
D1005Steel
TM35
Hail
C10Ice
TR79
Heavy Slam
D10010Steel
TR94
High Horsepower
C959510Ground
TR03
Hydro Pump
D110805Water
TM08
Hyper Beam
D150905Normal
TR05
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM67
Ice Fang
C659515Ice
TM51
Icicle Spear
S2510030Ice
TM27
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
TR46
Iron Defense
S15Steel
TR74
Iron Head
C8010015Steel
TM25
Protect+4
S10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM21
Rest
C10Psychic
TM22
Rock Slide
C759010Rock
TM48
Rock Tomb
C609515Rock
TM76
Round
D6010015Normal
TM19
Safeguard
C25Normal
TR27
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TM98
Stomping Tantrum
C7510010Ground
TR75
Stone Edge
C100805Rock
TR20
Substitute
C10Normal
TR39
Superpower
B1201005Fighting
TR04
Surf
D9010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Aurora Veil
C20Ice
Egg
Mirror Coat-5
B10020Psychic
Egg
Mist
D30Ice

Tutor Moves

Avalugg can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Avalugg in Sword & Shield

high spawn rates for Avalugg across 48 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Where To Catch Avalugg in Sword & Shield

The path to Avalugg starts with Bergmite at Lv. 39-65 via walking and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Bergmite
    Step 1Catch Bergmite
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Thunderstorm
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Overcast
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Intense Sun
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Normal Weather
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Snowing
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Snowstorm
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Sandstorm
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Raining
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Thunderstorm
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Heavy Fog
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Intense Sun
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Overcast
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Snowing
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Normal Weather
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Sandstorm
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    SwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Snowstorm
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Raining
    Route 9 - in Outer Spikemuth
    ShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route
    40%Late
    Heavy Fog
    Route 9 - in Circhester Bay
    ShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route
    20%Late
    All Weather
    Route 9 - in Circhester Bay
    SwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route
    15%Late
    All Weather
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    34%Post
    Normal Weather
    Frigid Sea
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    34%Post
    Overcast
    Frigid Sea
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    34%Post
    Normal Weather
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    34%Post
    Overcast
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    25%Post
    Snowstorm
    Frigid Sea
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    25%Post
    Snowing
    Frigid Sea
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    25%Post
    Raining
    Frigid Sea
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    25%Post
    Heavy Fog
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    25%Post
    Snowing
    Frigid Sea
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    25%Post
    Snowstorm
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    25%Post
    Raining
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    25%Post
    Heavy Fog
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
    25%Post
    Raining
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
    25%Post
    Heavy Fog
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
    25%Post
    Overcast
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
    25%Post
    Normal Weather
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
    25%Post
    Snowstorm
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65
    25%Post
    Snowing
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65
    25%Post
    Raining
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65
    25%Post
    Heavy Fog
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65
    25%Post
    Overcast
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65
    25%Post
    Normal Weather
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
    25%Post
    Snowing
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65
    25%Post
    Snowstorm
    Frigid Sea
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    20%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
    20%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65
    20%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordGrass Lv.60-65
    20%Post
    Intense Sun
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
    20%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
    20%Post
    Intense Sun
    Lake of Outrage
    SwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water
    5%Post
    Snowing
    Lake of Outrage
    ShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water
    5%Post
    Snowing
  2. Avalugg
    Step 2Avalugg
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    100%Post
    Sandstorm
    Frigid Sea
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    100%Post
    Sandstorm
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    100%Post
    Intense Sun
    Frigid Sea
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    100%Post
    Intense Sun
    Frigid Sea
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    45%Post
    Raining
    Frigid Sea
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    45%Post
    Heavy Fog
    Frigid Sea
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    45%Post
    Overcast
    Frigid Sea
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    45%Post
    Normal Weather
    Frigid Sea
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    44%Post
    Normal Weather
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    38%Post
    Raining
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    38%Post
    Heavy Fog
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    38%Post
    Overcast
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    38%Post
    Normal Weather
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    37%Post
    Normal Weather
    Frigid Sea
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    35%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Frigid Sea
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    32%Post
    Heavy Fog
    Frigid Sea
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    30%Post
    Snowstorm
    Frigid Sea
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    30%Post
    Snowing
    Frigid Sea
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    29%Post
    Overcast
    Frigid Sea
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    29%Post
    Snowing
    Frigid Sea
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    29%Post
    Raining
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
    29%Post
    Heavy Fog
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
    29%Post
    Heavy Fog
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    28%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Frigid Sea
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    27%Post
    Snowstorm
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
    27%Post
    Snowing
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
    27%Post
    Snowing
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
    27%Post
    Raining
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
    27%Post
    Raining
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
    27%Post
    Overcast
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
    27%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
    27%Post
    Overcast
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
    27%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
    27%Post
    Normal Weather
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
    27%Post
    Normal Weather
    Frigid Sea
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    24%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    24%Post
    Heavy Fog
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    22%Post
    Snowstorm
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    22%Post
    Snowing
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    22%Post
    Raining
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    22%Post
    Snowing
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    22%Post
    Overcast
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
    22%Post
    Intense Sun
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
    22%Post
    Intense Sun
    Three-Point Pass
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
    20%Post
    Snowstorm
    Three-Point Pass
    SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
    20%Post
    Snowstorm
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    19%Post
    Snowstorm
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
    17%Post
    Thunderstorm
    or evolve from Bergmite (Step 1)

Avalugg Guide

  • In Sword & Shield, Avalugg works as a wallbreaker with 514 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Sword & Shield for the right team. Bodypress with Leftovers is the standard set.

  • In Sword & Shield, watch for Infernape (Fire), Conkeldurr (Fighting), and Golem (Rock) when using Avalugg. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Steel-type attackers are also a problem. At base 28 Speed, Avalugg won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

  • Own Tempo prevents confusion. That's the one you want on Avalugg. Sturdy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Ice Body works too if your team needs something different.

  • Avalugg is a physical attacker with base 117 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 28 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.

  • In Sword & Shield, run Bodypress, Hail, Auroraveil, and Avalanche on Avalugg. Bodypress is the most common pick at 21% usage. Avalanche provides reliable STAB damage.

Game Availability

Available since X & Y, Avalugg appears in 8 games spanning 5 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.

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