Duraludon in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)
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September 30, 2025


To take down Dynamax Duraludon Max Battles in Pokemon GO, you must use powerful counters to attack it and strong defenders to absorb hits. The creature will be available in four-star Max Battles from 10 am local time on September 30 to 8 pm local time on October 7, 2025. This is its debut appearance and you must spend 800 MP to participate in these fights (refundable if you lose).

This article covers the best tanks and attackers to counter Dynamax Duraludon Max Battles in Pokemon GO. It also throws light on important post-battle details.

Best counters to use against Dynamax Duraludon Max Battles in Pokemon GO

Defenders

Defender Fast Move Key Skill
Crown Sword Zacian Metal Claw Max Guard
Crown Shield Zamazenta Metal Claw Max Guard
Dynamax Hatterene Charm Max Attack
Dynamax Corviknight Sand Attack Max Guard
Dynamax Blissey Pound Max Spirit

Attackers

Attacker Fast Move Key Skill
Gigantamax/Dynamax Machamp Karate Chop
Dynamax Urshifu Counter
Dynamax Falinks Counter
Eternatus Dragon Tail
Dynamax Excadrill Mud Shot
Dynamax Passimian Counter
Dynamax Hatterene Charm
Dynamax Charizard Dragon Breath
Dynamax Latios/Latias Dragon Breath
Dynamax Duraludon Dragon Tail

Also read: Pokemon GO Dynamax attackers tier list

Best team compositions and strategy for Pokemon GO Dynamax Duraludon Max Battles

The best teams to use against Duraludon Max Battles are:

  • Two Blissey and one Machamp
  • Two Crowned Zacian/Zamazenta and one Eternatus
  • Three Excadrill (Level 50)

As for the strategy, its straightforward. Tap-tap-tap with your tanks and dodge incoming attacks, especially the large ones, effectively. Don’t bother too much with using Charged moves during this phase, as most of the damage will come from Max Attacks. When your energy meter is full, switch into the attacker and use three rounds of the Max Attack. If needed, heal your tank.

Dynamax Duraludon’s weaknesses and resistances in Pokemon GO

Weaknesses

Resistances

  • Bug
  • Electric
  • Flying
  • Normal
  • Psychic
  • Rock
  • Steel
  • Water
  • Grass
  • Poison

Pokemon GO Dynamax Duraludon shiny odds from Max Battles

Duraludon in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)
Duraludon in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

There will be a 1-in-64 chance of finding shiny Duraludon once you defeat the Max Battle. Unlike legendaries, this is not a guaranteed catch, so make sure to land your Excellent throws if you do end up meeting one.

Dynamax Duraludon 100% CP from Max Battles (Hundo CP)

Dog cp

  • No weather boost: 1,753 CP

Catch CP range

  • No weather boost: 1,674 CP to 1,753 CP at Level 20 (10/10/10 – 15/15/15 IVs)

Dynamax Duraludon in Pokemon GO: Stats, moves, and upgrade cost

  • Attack: 239
  • Defense: 185
  • Stamina: 172
  • Fast Attacks/Max Moves: Dragon Tail (Max Wyrmwind) and Metal Claw (Max Steelspike)
  • Charged Attacks: Flash Cannon, Hyper Beam, and Dragon Claw
  • Max Move upgrade costs: Level 1 – 400 MP and 70 Candy; Level 2 – 600 MP and 120 Candy; Level Max – 800 MP and 50 Candy XL

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