Character info
The character
Archaludon is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon, the evolved form of Duraludon. It is known for the large metallic bridge-like structure running down its back, which reflects its design inspiration from suspension bridges. In the games it is a defensive wall Pokémon with notable bulk, introduced in the Paldea region.
This card
This is Archaludon, numbered 213/208 as a secret AR (Art Rare) card from the Stellar Crystal set (CSV9C), printed in 2026 in Simplified Chinese. The card uses a holo treatment with an extended artwork that depicts a Duraludon-like bridge structure towering over a street market scene filled with townsfolk and children. The illustration is credited to Toshinao Aoki.
How it plays
This Stage 1 Pokémon has 180 HP and is a Metal-type card with a retreat cost of two. Its Ability, 钢之栈桥, removes all retreat-cost energy attached to the player's own Pokémon that have a Metal Energy attached, as long as this Pokémon is in play. Its attack, 钢铁引爆, costs two Metal Energy and one Colorless Energy, deals 160 damage, and prevents this Pokémon from using attacks during the player's next turn. It has a weakness to Fire (x2) and a resistance of -30 to Grass.
Written with AI from the card and its catalogue entry, and checked by WinnTCG.
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Authenticity
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The working behind this grade
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