Introduced in generation six, with the Pokemon X and Y games, Avalugg is a monotype ice Pokemon. It is the final evolution of its two stage evolution line and evolves from Bergmite once it reaches the level threshold. Avalugg is classified by the Pokedex as the “Iceberg Pokemon” which is likely a reference to its general design. This guide will showcase Avalugg’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Avalugg.
About Avalugg
As a generation six Pokemon, Avalugg first appeared in the X and Y season of the anime in the episode All Hail the Ice Battlefield!. In this episode, Gym Leader Wulfric uses an Avalugg in his battle against Ash. The Pokedex mentions that Avalugg’s body is often used to carry other Bergmite, making it resemble an aircraft carrier.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: X and Y All Hail the Ice Battlefield! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon X and Y |
| Region | Kalos |
| Evolution | Evolves from Bergmite, not known to evolve into any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | 37 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | Its ice-covered body is as hard as steel. Its cumbersome frame crushes anything that stands in its way. |
Avalugg Base Stats
| HP | 95 |
| ATTACK | 117 |
| DEFENCE | 184 |
| SP. ATTACK | 44 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 46 |
| SPEED | 28 |
| TOTAL | 514 |
Appearance
Avalugg is a large light blue Pokemon that seems to be a living land mass of ice. It walks on four legs and is completely flat at the top. At the bottom of Avalugg’s core it seems more spiked and ridged. Avalugg’s mouth extends from one side of the center mass, and the other four legs spout underneath its body. Its eyes are slanted, diamond-shaped, and yellow. Avalugg is a large Pokemon at 6 feet and 7 inches, or 2 meters, tall.
Behavior
Avalugg is one of the heaviest ice type Pokemon in the franchise as the Pokedex mentions that its body is as solid as steel. In the wild, Avalugg have been witnesses ferrying Bergmite on its back. This implies that it watches out for its young until they eventually evolve into Avalugg. Its large frame is strong enough to crush anything that is in its way. They are also capable of regenerating their body if cracks of ice weaken its frame.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Avalugg’s physical stats are stellar. Its health pool can help it survive against physical matchups. However, its awful speed and weak special stats leave it with a large weakness. With a weak defensive typing, Avalugg can be knocked out quickly. It does come with the ability Sturdy, so it can often live one turn against a bad matchup. As a monotype ice Pokemon, Avalugg takes 2x damage from fighting, rock, steel and fire type moves. It has no immunities and is resistant to only ice type move.
Best Moveset
While Avalugg’s base physical stats are stellar, it has too many large weaknesses that prevent it from being strong in competitive play. It can perform as a physical defensive Pokemon and force opponents to switch in the best case scenario. With a Rocky Helmet held item and the Sturdy ability, Avalugg can guarantee that its stats will matter one turn. With this in mind, consider running Avalanche, Recover, Rapid Spin, and Earthquake. This set is to ensure that Avalugg is ready for a prolonged battle, or it needs to do as much damage as it can quickly. Sturdy will keep Avalugg alive for a turn. Recover keeps you alive in a good matchup, Rapid Spin keeps it alive against hazards, and Earthquake/Avalanche are meant to deal the most damage possible.
| Avalanche | Recover |
| Rapid Spin | Earthquake |
How to Catch Avalugg in Pokemon Go?
Unfortunately, Avalugg is not currently available for capture in Pokemon Go. It is likely to be released soon as the developers have released other generation six Pokemon into the game. Until it is released we will not know how many candies it will take to evolve, if it will appear as a raid boss at Pokemon Gyms, or if its pre-evolution hatches from eggs. When Avalugg is released, you can find it spawning at a boosted rate near bodies of water, ski resorts, and glaciers.
Trivia
- Avalugg has the highest base defense stat of all ice type Pokemon in the franchise.
- The inspiration for Avalugg’s design is likely based on a tabular iceberg. Its Pokedex description also mentions its resemblance to aircraft carriers which could also explain its design.
- The name Avalugg is a combination of the words avalanche and lug.
FAQ
Is Avalugg a rare Pokemon?
If Avalugg is available in the generation of Pokemon, you will typically have to obtain a Bergmite and evolve it into Avalugg. Bergmite is not too rare across the game. Even if it can only appear in one or two locations, these locations have good encounter rates. You can expect around 20% spawn rate in the areas where Bergmite is found.
How good is Avalugg?
Avalugg’s stat line can be deceiving. While its physical defense will shake off any physical attacking move, it can be easy to find a type that will deal super effective damage against ice type Pokemon. Its slow speed ensures that it has to go last in rotation, leaving it to rely on Sturdy. However, this can put Avalugg in a predictable line of play.
Can Avalugg evolve?
Avalugg evolves from Bergmite, but it does not evolve into any other Pokemon. Bergmite is the base evolution and Avalugg is the final evolution. Once you have evolved your Bergmite by having it reach level 37, you have finished this Pokemon’s evolution line. You can move on to collecting other Pokemon.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Iceberg Pokemon”. While Avalugg has had little impact on competitive play, there are certain scenarios where Avalugg is incredibly powerful. It can be rare to see everything work out for Avalugg, but it can still be a strong Pokemon. Watch out for bad matchups if you want to use this Pokemon. Reserve a slot on your team for Avalugg if you want a physically defense ice type Pokemon.
