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.
At high latitudes, this Pokémon can be found with clusters of Bergmite on its back as it swims among the icebergs.
As Avalugg moves about during the day, the cracks in its body deepen. The Pokémon’s body returns to a pristine state overnight.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Ferroseed builds →Flash Cannon 2x45-53% Metal Claw 2x16-20% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x23-28% Ember 2x41-49% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x23-28% Ember 2x34-41% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x47-57% Ember 2x34-41% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Ferroseed builds →Flash Cannon 2x38-45% Metal Claw 2x14-17% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x23-28% Flame Wheel 2x23-28% Ember 2x38-45% | ||
Binacle RockWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Binacle builds →Ancient Power 2x40-48% Rock Blast 2x11-14% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x20-24% Ember 2x32-38% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x23-28% Flame Wheel 2x21-25% Ember 2x36-44% | ||
Salandit PoisonFire | D | |
Binacle RockWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Binacle builds →Ancient Power 2x36-44% Rock Blast 2x10-13% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x26-31% Revenge 2x16-19% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 2x86-101%KO Flame Wheel 2x22-26% Ember 2x45-53% | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Drednaw builds →Rock Tomb 2x28-34% Revenge 2x18-22% Rock Blast 2x14-17% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x32-38% Incinerate 2x75-89% | ||
Durant BugSteel | C | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x27-32% Revenge 2x15-18% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 2x87-103%KO Flame Wheel 2x23-27% Ember 2x44-53% | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Drednaw builds →Rock Tomb 2x29-34% Revenge 2x19-23% Rock Blast 2x13-16% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x33-39% Incinerate 2x78-92% | ||
Durant BugSteel | C | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x26-31% Revenge 2x15-18% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 2x94-110%KO Lava Plume 2x83-98% Flame Wheel 2x23-27% Ember 2x42-50% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x31-38% Incinerate 2x74-88% | ||
Durant BugSteel | C | |
Perrserker Steel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Perrserker builds →Iron Head 2x35-42% Metal Claw 2x23-27% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x26-32% Revenge 2x15-19% | ||
Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Barbaracle builds →Rock Slide 2x32-38% Brick Break 2x21-25% Ancient Power 2x45-54% Rock Tomb 2x26-32% | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Drednaw builds →Rock Slide 2x34-40% Smart Strike 2x21-25% Rock Tomb 2x28-34% Revenge 2x19-23% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x32-38% Incinerate 2x74-87% Rock Tomb 2x17-20% | ||
Durant BugSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Durant builds →Iron Head 2x35-42% Rock Slide 2x23-26% Rock Tomb 2x18-21% Metal Claw 2x23-28% | ||
Ninetales Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 2x112-132%KO Inferno 2x101-119%KO Flamethrower 2x91-108%KO Incinerate 2x62-73% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x26-31% Revenge 2x15-18% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Arcanine builds →Burn Up 2x155-183%KO Flare Blitz 2x52-62% Flamethrower 2x107-126%KO Fire Fang 2x29-35% | ||
Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Coalossal builds →Rock Slide 2x26-31% Ancient Power 2x60-71% Incinerate 2x60-71% Rock Tomb 2x21-26% | ||
Copperajah Steel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Copperajah builds →Iron Head 2x40-48% Rock Slide 2x26-30% Brick Break 2x26-30% Revenge 2x21-24% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Incineroar's Flare Blitz hits Avalugg for 54-63%. Lunatone deals 51-60% with Psychic.
Klinklang Steel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Klinklang builds →Wild Charge12-14% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Incineroar builds →Knock Off15-17% Flare Blitz 2x54-63% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Lunatone builds →Ice Beam17-20% Moonblast36-42% Psychic51-60% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch 2x29-34% Knock Off8-10% Mach Punch 2x16-19% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Avalugg View Volcarona builds →Psychic43-51% | ||
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
Breeding
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.
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
Avalugg best EVs are Defense and HP
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
- Recover
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Rapid Spin
- Recover
- Icicle Spear
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
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.
Step 1Catch BergmiteRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateOvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateIntense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateNormal WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateSnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateSnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateSandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateRainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateHeavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateIntense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateOvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateSnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateNormal WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateSandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateSnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateRainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route40%LateHeavy FogRoute 9 - in Circhester BayShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route20%LateAll WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BaySwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route15%LateAll WeatherFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water34%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water34%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water34%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water34%PostOvercastFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostRainingFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostHeavy FogThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostRainingThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowstormThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowingThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostRainingThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowingThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water5%PostSnowingLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water5%PostSnowing
Step 2Avalugg ✓Frigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water100%PostSandstormFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water100%PostSandstormFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water100%PostIntense SunFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water100%PostIntense SunFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water45%PostRainingFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water45%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water45%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water45%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water44%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water38%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water38%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water38%PostOvercastFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water38%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water37%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water35%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water32%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water30%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water30%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water29%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water29%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water29%PostRainingThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6529%PostHeavy FogThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6529%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water28%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water27%PostSnowstormThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostSnowingThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostSnowingThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostRainingThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostRainingThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostOvercastThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostOvercastThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostNormal WeatherThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6527%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water24%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water24%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water22%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water22%PostSnowingFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water22%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water22%PostSnowingFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water22%PostOvercastThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6522%PostIntense SunThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6522%PostIntense SunThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostSnowstormThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water19%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water17%PostThunderstormor 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
