Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to get Duraludon & Archaludon in Indigo Disk DLC

Niladri Sarkar
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The fan-favorite Duraludon is now available in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and it brings with it a brand-new evolution exclusive to the Indigo Disk DLC. So here’s how you can get Duraludon and Archaludon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk DLC.

Duraludon is one of the most sought-after Pokemon in the Indigo Disk DLC of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and players are in for a treat as they can also evolve this Steel/Dragon-type species into Archaludon.

To add both species to your DLC Pokedex, you will have to find Duraludon and then use a special evolution method to get Archaludon.

Without any further ado, here’s everything you need to know to get Duraludon and Archaludon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk DLC.

Where to find Duraludon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

You can find Duraludon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet by going to the Chargestone Caverns located in the southern part of the Polar Biome in the Blueberry Academy Terarium of the Indigo Disk DLC.

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Duraludon is one of the few Dragon Pokemon that can counter Fairy-type species.

How to evolve Duraludon into Archaludon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

You can evolve Duraludon into Archaludon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk DLC by using the evolution item Metal Alloy.

Here’s how to evolve Duraludon into Archaludon with Metal Alloy:

  1. Select Metal Alloy from your bag and click on ‘Use.’
  2. Then select Duraludon from your caught Pokemon list.
  3. Duraludon will automatically evolve into Archaludon.
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Archaludon can take on the form of a bridge during battle.

How to get Metal Alloy in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

Here’s how you can get yourself a Metal Alloy evolution item in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk DLC:

  • Find it in the open world as a dropped glowing item
  • Purchase it from the school’s store with 300 Blueberry Points

And there you have it. This is all you need to know to get Duraludon and Archaludon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk DLC.

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About The Author

Niladri is a Writer who specializes in Pokemon Go, Scarlet and Violet, and competitive VGC battles. With more than seven years of experience in copywriting and SEO content writing, Niladri has previously written for Pokémon GO Hub and Smogon. He has been covering Pokemon for CharlieIntel since June 2023. Niladri can be contacted at [email protected].