Gigantamax Duraludon or Eternatus: Which Should You Build?
By Matt · Published Eternatus is the best Dragon Max attacker and Gigantamax Duraludon is second, with the same Max Move power at every level (350, 400 and 450). Eternatus does about 15% more damage at max level, but its candy only comes from Eternamax battles, while Duraludon's candy can be farmed at Power Spots all year for free. Unless you're ready to spend a lot on endless Eternamax battles, build Gigantamax Duraludon and save your free Eternatus candy for its Adventure Effect.
If you want to save a lot of money on Eternatus, here’s what you need to know before you pick between it and Gigantamax Duraludon for Dragon Max Battles.
How close are they?
- Eternatus is the number one Dragon Max attacker, and Gigantamax Duraludon is number two.
- Their Max Moves hit the same power at every level: 350, 400 and 450.
- Eternatus does about 15% more damage at max level.
- A level 40 Duraludon out-hits any Eternatus under level 28.
The Adventure Effect boosts both
Eternatus’s Adventure Effect bumps every Max level up one, and that includes Duraludon’s, not just Eternatus’s:
- Level 1 (350): goes to 400
- Level 2 (400): goes to 450
- Level 3 (450): goes to 550
The real difference: candy
Eternatus
- Maxing its Max Move takes 2,400 candy and 320 XL, then thousands more to level it.
- That candy only comes from Eternamax battles, in a short window.
Gigantamax Duraludon
- Its Max Move costs 120 candy and 50 XL.
- You can farm its candy at Power Spots all year for free.
Everything about its debut is in my Gigantamax Duraludon GO Wild Area post.
Matt's takeUnless you're ready to spend a lot of money on endless Eternamax battles, build a Gigantamax Duraludon and save your free Eternatus candy for its Adventure Effect. Eternatus is still Eternatus, so make the call that's right for you. I just want it to be an informed one.
FAQ
Is Gigantamax Duraludon or Eternatus better in Max Battles?
Eternatus is the number one Dragon Max attacker and Gigantamax Duraludon is number two. Eternatus does about 15% more damage at max level, but a level 40 Duraludon out-hits any Eternatus under level 28.
Do Gigantamax Duraludon and Eternatus have the same Max Move power?
Yes. Both Max Moves have the same power at every level: 350, 400 and 450.
How much candy does it take to max Eternatus's Max Move?
2,400 candy and 320 Candy XL, then thousands more to level it, and that candy only comes from Eternamax battles in a short window.
How much candy does it take to max Gigantamax Duraludon's Max Move?
120 candy and 50 Candy XL, and you can farm Duraludon candy at Power Spots all year for free.
Does Eternatus's Adventure Effect help Gigantamax Duraludon?
Yes. It bumps every Max level up one, including Duraludon's, not just Eternatus's: level 1 goes from 350 to 400, level 2 from 400 to 450, and level 3 from 450 to 550.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.