Armaldo (Pokémon)

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Armaldo Plate Pokémon アーマルド Armaldo #348 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, somewhat resembling 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 and punch through a steel slab. Furthermore, they can be freely extended or retracted. It is considered to be the ancestor of some Bug-type Pokémon.

In the anime

Armaldo in the anime

Major appearances

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

An Armaldo appeared in Where's Armaldo?, where, after evolving from Anorith, it was captured by Team Rocket but ended up going on a rampage.

An Armaldo appeared along with several other prehistoric Pokémon in Wild in the Streets!, where it was one of the Pokémon set free by the rampaging Aerodactyl.

An Armaldo appeared in Dealing With Defensive Types!, where it and a Cradily sent Team Rocket blasting off from the Canalave Gym.

An Armaldo appeared in League Unleashed!, under the ownership of Nando. It was used in his battle against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference. It battled and defeated Staraptor before being defeated by Quilava.

Minor appearances

Armaldo debuted in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

An Armaldo appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as one of the Pokémon living in the Tree of Beginning. Also, another appeared during the opening sequence of the movie.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG102 Armaldo Ash's Pokédex Armaldo, the Plate Pokémon. Armaldo can withstand any attack with its hard shell. It 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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

An Armaldo is seen under Blaise's ownership in No Armaldo Is an Island, which he apparently uses to Surf around (and dive to save Tabitha), despite Armaldo not being capable of using the moves.

The Battle Factory 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 lampshade many RPG staples, such as traps and bosses, but is just as easily fooled by them. Armaldo is in fact 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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

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 Evolve Anorith MD Sky Evolve Anorith 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 Shuffle Event: Armaldo Appears Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Second release) Rumble World Ruby Volcano: Giant Redwood (All Areas, Entrance Boss)

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

By leveling up

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

SM   USUM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 0011 0011 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 0011 0011 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 0011 0011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 35 0011 0011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100}}100% 25 0044 0044 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 0077 0077 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100}}100% 25 01010 01010 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20 01313 01313 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 01717 01717 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 02121 02121 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100}}100% 5 N/AN/A 02525 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 02525 N/AN/A Slash Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 02929 02929 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10 03434 03434 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 03939 03939 Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 095}}95% 10 04646 04646 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 05353 05353 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 06161 06161 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 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 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM23 TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 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 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM59 TM59 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 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 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM91 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - 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 20 100% 40 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Armaldo in Generation VII 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 S M US UM Block Normal Status — —% 5 S M US UM Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 S M US UM Liquidation Water Physical 85 100% 10 S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 S M US UM Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10 S M US UM Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Armaldo can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Armaldo cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bug BiteSM Bug Physical 60 100% 20

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

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 [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It triggers rockfalls to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
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: 155 Base Attack: 222 Base Defense: 183 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

Evolution

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

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

Trivia

• Armaldo and its pre-evolution are the only Pokémon with the Ability Swift Swim that are also weak to Water.

Origin

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

Name origin

Armaldo may be a corruption of armor, a combination of armor and armadillo, or a combination of "armor" and "ald", an old Saxon word meaning "old".

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese アーマルド Armaldo From Anomalocaris, armor, and armadillo French Armaldo Same as English name Spanish Armaldo Same as English name German Armaldo Same as English name Italian Armaldo Same as English name Korean 아말도 Amaldo Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 太古盔甲 Tàigǔkuījiǎ Means "Immemorial armor" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi आर्माल्डो Armaldo Transliteration of English name

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