Armaldo (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Armaldo Plate Pokémon アーマルド Armaldo #0348 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock Bug Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Battle Armor Cacophony Cacophony Swift Swim Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 3 Hatch time 30 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Armaldo 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 150.4 lbs. 68.2 kg Armaldo 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 200 Gen. III 199 IV 173 V+	Leveling rate Erratic
EV yield Total: 2 Armaldo 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Armaldo (Japanese: アーマルド Armaldo) is a dual-type Rock/Bug Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Anorith starting at level 40, after it is revived from a Claw Fossil.

Biology

Armaldo is a bipedal, amphibious Pokémon that somewhat resembles a mantis shrimp. It is covered with thick, grayish-blue plates. There are accents of yellow, black, white, and red throughout its body. Its oblong eyes protrude from the sides of its head. A black pattern with two red, teardrop-shaped spots covered the center of its head and a yellow lower jaw. Three pairs of wing-like appendages extend from the sides of its long, thick neck. A plate of armor on its back has four short spikes and two triangular, yellow-rimmed wings extending from underneath. Its scaled chest and belly are rimmed with yellow lines as well, and there are two large yellow plates in the center of its chest. Its segmented arms extend from holes in these plates, each with a large, black claw. The legs are also segmented, with black knees. A pair of black fins tips its long tail.

In ancient times, Armaldo lived on land by the water's edge, and dived into the ocean to hunt for prey. The large wings on its back were used for swimming, while its thick shell protected it from enemy attacks. Its strong claws can break stones, punch through a steel slab, and take down prey. Furthermore, they can be freely extended or retracted. It is considered to be the ancestor of some Bug-type Pokémon.

Evolution

Armaldo evolves from Anorith.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Anorith  Rock  Bug

→

First Evolution Armaldo  Rock  Bug

In the anime

Armaldo in the anime

Major appearances

Armaldo made its main series debut in Lights, Camerupt, Action!, where it was seen in a movie that was shown by Elijah. Its role in the movie was defending a castle where a Kirlia princess was held captive.

In Where's Armaldo?, a newly evolved Armaldo was captured by Team Rocket, but it ended up going on a rampage.

In Wild in the Streets!, an Armaldo escaped the Oreburgh Mining Museum with the help of a rampaging Aerodactyl. It was briefly captured by Team Rocket, but it was then recalled back into its Poké Ball.

In Dealing With Defensive Types!, an Armaldo sent Team Rocket blasting off from the Canalave Gym.

In League Unleashed!, Nando used an Armaldo during his battle against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference. It battled and defeated Staraptor before battling Quilava, which resulted in a double knockout.

Minor appearances

Armaldo debuted in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, an Armaldo was part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past. Another was living in the Tree of Beginning.

In Sobbing Sobble!, James pulled an Armaldo from the Rocket Prize Master. He used it to battle Ash and Goh, but they ended up blasting off.

In The Mew from Here!, an Armaldo was seen in Faraway Island

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG102 Armaldo Ash's Pokédex Armaldo, the Plate Pokémon. Armaldo can withstand any attack with its hard shell and is thought to have been able to break even stones with its powerful claws.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP183 Armaldo Dawn's Pokédex Armaldo, the Plate Pokémon, and the evolved form of Anorith. After Anorith evolves into Armaldo, it proceeds to live on land and an armor-like shell surrounds its entire body.

In the manga

Armaldo in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

In No Armaldo Is an Island, Blaise apparently uses an Armaldo to Surf around and Dive to save Tabitha, despite Armaldo not being capable of using said moves.

The Battle Tower rented an Armaldo, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

In the TCG

Main article: Armaldo (TCG)

In the TFG

One Armaldo figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Armaldo

Game data

NPC appearances

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: An Armaldo serves a mentor to the future Guildmaster Wigglytuff while he was still an Igglybuff. Initially reluctant due to Igglybuff's devil-may-care attitude, he takes him on as an apprentice after sensing a powerful intuition from the baby Pokémon and eventually grows close to the young child. He tends to acknowledge many RPG staples, such as traps and bosses but is just as easily fooled by them. Eventually, it is revealed that Armaldo is an outlaw and is caught after clearing the Fortune Ravine. Igglybuff protests wildly and is about to unleash a powerful Hyper Voice (the first show of his infamous temper), until Armaldo calms him down and explains the situation; he gives the still-protesting Igglybuff a Defend Globe (the first treasure the pair found on their first adventure) as a gift to remember him by, and Armaldo willingly gives himself up to the authorities. This story serves as the backdrop for the second Special Episode, Igglybuff the Prodigy.
• He later reappears in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, where another Igglybuff requests the player to deliver a Tiny Reviver Seed to Armaldo. Upon delivery, Armaldo muses about another Igglybuff he knew that had become a respected guildmaster.

	Spoilers end here.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #136 Kanto #— Ruby Armaldo's tough armor makes all attacks bounce off. This Pokémon's two enormous claws can be freely extended or contracted. They have the power to punch right through a steel slab. Sapphire Armaldo is a Pokémon species that became extinct in prehistoric times. This Pokémon is said to have walked on its hind legs, which would have been more convenient for life on land. Emerald Armaldo usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings. FireRed Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. Pearl Platinum HeartGold Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. White Black 2 It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #141 X Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates. Y Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed. Omega Ruby Armaldo's tough armor makes all attacks bounce off. This Pokémon's two enormous claws can be freely extended or contracted. They have the power to punch right through a steel slab. Alpha Sapphire Armaldo is a Pokémon species that became extinct in prehistoric times. This Pokémon is said to have walked on its hind legs, which would have been more convenient for life on land.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #234 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Ultra Sun It lived on land and went out into the sea to hunt for prey. Its sharp claws were its greatest weapon. Ultra Moon Armaldo adapted from living in water to living on land. It has been determined that it is the ancestor of some bug Pokémon.
Generation VIII Galar Crown Tundra #186 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating. Shield Though it lives on land, it's also a good swimmer. It dives into the ocean in search of prey, using its sharp claws to take down its quarry. Brilliant Diamond It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Armaldo in the Alola PokédexUSUM

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Anorith Emerald Evolve Anorith FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Anorith Platinum Evolve Anorith HeartGold Evolve Anorith SoulSilver Trade Pal Park Sea
Generation V Black White Evolve Anorith Black 2 White 2 Evolve Anorith
Generation VI X Evolve Anorith Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Anorith
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Anorith Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Ballimere Lake (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Slippery Slope (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Anorith Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Anorith Trozei! Endless Level 18, Forever Level 67, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Anorith
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) MD Sky Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) Ranger: GS Oblivia Ruins, Ice Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Shimmering Lake (post-ending) Conquest Evolve Anorith Rumble U Entranceway: The Hidden Basement
Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 3 Rumble World Ruby Volcano: Giant Redwood (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Jirachi Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Stormy Sea (35F-39F), Silver Trench (35F-44F), Far-Off Sea (35F-44F) Fainted Pokémon: Howling Forest, Remains Island
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Armaldo Appears Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Second release)

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Pokémon Center New York Campaign 5 Armaldo	English	United States	40	August 14 to 20, 2004

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 495	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Armaldo is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 011 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 1212 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 1616 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 2020 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 2424 Brine Water Special 06565 100100% 10 2828 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3232 Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 09595% 10 3636 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 09090% 10 4343 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 4848 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Armaldo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Armaldo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM53 TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM54 TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM55 TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM73 TM73 Cross Poison Poison Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM94 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR60 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TR76 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR98 TR98 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Armaldo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Armaldo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM03 TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM55 TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM69 TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM76 TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM91 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Armaldo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Armaldo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Rapid Spin* Normal Physical 50 100% 40 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Armaldo in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Armaldo in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Armaldo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Armaldo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20 Cross Poison Poison Physical 70 100% 20 Curse* Ghost Status — —% 10 Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Rapid Spin* Normal Physical 50 100% 40 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Armaldo in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Armaldo in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Armaldo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Armaldo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Meteor Beam Rock Special 120 90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Armaldo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Armaldo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Armaldo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Armaldo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  III IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 III IV V VI VII Block Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 III IV V VI VII Mud Sport × Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 35 III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII String Shot Bug Status 0000— 095}}95% 40 III IV V VI VII Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Armaldo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Armaldo × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Treasure Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP I offer a good balance of offense and defense! 26%-50% HP I don't like this. What's left of my health is half... 1%-25% HP I can't put up with this... My claws are cracking... Level up Leveled up! Let me at my foes so I can skewer them!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Rock Poké Assist: (present) Rock Field move: (present) (Cut ×4) Poké Assist: (past) Rock Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-270/N-141 It triggers rockfalls to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 54 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: X-Scissor Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Parry Ability 2: Jagged Edge Ability 3: Instinct Defense: ★★★★ Speed: ★★ Evolves from Anorith when its Attack is 116 or higher Range: 2 Perfect Links: Ujikuni, Ujimasa, Ujinao
Pokémon Battle Trozei Rock Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Rock Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #661 Damage Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 222 Base Defense: 174 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Fury Cutter, Struggle Bug Charged Attacks: Cross Poison, Water Pulse, Rock Blast, Liquidation*, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Anorith  Rock  Bug

Level 40 →

First Evolution Armaldo  Rock  Bug

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Armaldo images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Armaldo and its pre-evolved form are the only Pokémon with the Swift Swim Ability that are also weak to Water.
• Due to an error, Armaldo has the move Slash in its moveset twice in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Sun and Moon: once at level 25 and again at level 34. It was later fixed in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, with Bug Bite replacing Slash at level 25 to match what its pre-evolution learns.

Origin

Armaldo appears to be based upon the Anomalocaris, although it shares some physical traits with dinosaurs.

Name origin

Armaldo may be a combination of armado (Spanish for armored), Anomalocaris, and possibly shield or ald (Old Saxon for old).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese アーマルド Armaldo From Anomalocaris, armado, and possibly shield or ald French Armaldo Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Armaldo Same as English/Japanese name German Armaldo Same as English/Japanese name Italian Armaldo Same as English/Japanese name Korean 아말도 Amaldo Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 太古盔甲 Tàigǔkuījiǎ From 太古 tàigǔ and 盔甲 kuījiǎ Cantonese Chinese 太古盔甲 Taaigúkwāigaap From 太古 taaigú and 盔甲 kwāigaap

More languages Hindi पाषार्मर Paasharmor From पाषाण paashaan and armor Russian Армальдо Armal'do Transcription of English name Thai อามัลโด Amando Transcription of Japanese name

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