Is Armaldo Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Rock/Bug with AbilityBattle Armor for crit immunity. Trade-only. If imported, strong physical Attack handles Agatha and Lorelei. The Rock typing means Water trainers are dangerous. Strong in the fights where Rock doesn't betray it.
Brock's team hits Anorith's weaknesses hard.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Armaldo cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 40.
- After Brock
- TM39RockRock Tomb9095%15
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- After Erika
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- LV 37RockAncient Power90100%5
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- TM26GroundEarthquake100100%10
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Armaldo in FireRed & LeafGreen
Armaldo comes from an Anorith leveled to 40. Starting with a Hoenn Claw Fossil trade, the 40-level grind happens in whichever region you land the Pokemon in.
How to Obtain Armaldo in FRLG
Step 1Obtain AnorithCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Ruby & SapphireAvailableCatch in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Rustboro City · Revive Claw Fossil, then trade to the current game via link cable.CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom EmeraldAvailableCatch in Emerald via Gift · Rustboro City · Revive Claw Fossil, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Gift · Oreburgh City · Revive Claw Fossil.LATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Pewter City · Revive Claw Fossil.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Nacrene City · Revive Claw Fossil.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Gift · Nacrene City · Revive Claw Fossil.LATER APPEARANCEHOME TRANSFERNot TradeablePokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Anorith can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
Step 2Armaldo ✓
Armaldo Weakness
Armaldo is weak to Water, Rock, and Steel. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Armaldo can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Poison |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Armaldo Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Armaldo
 Squirtle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 2x78-92% Iron Tail 2x37-44% | ||
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x53-63% Iron Tail 2x37-44% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Onix builds →Iron Tail 2x30-35% Rock Tomb 2x24-30% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x94-112%KO Iron Tail 2x38-45% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Wartortle builds →Surf 2x65-76% Iron Tail 2x36-43% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Rhyhorn builds →Iron Tail 2x46-55% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x94-112%KO Iron Tail 2x38-45% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Lapras builds →Surf 2x77-91% Iron Tail 2x46-55% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Wartortle builds →Surf 2x65-76% Iron Tail 2x36-43% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Rhyhorn builds →Iron Tail 2x46-55% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x92-108%KO Iron Tail 2x36-42% | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Blastoise builds →Surf 2x75-89% Iron Tail 2x43-51% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Lapras builds →Surf 2x75-89% Iron Tail 2x44-52% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x79-93% Rock Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
 Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodIcefall Cave Surfing | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Omastar builds →Surf 2x98-116%KO Rock Tomb 2x27-32% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x95-112%KO Iron Tail 2x37-44% | ||
Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Blastoise builds →Surf 2x76-90% Iron Tail 2x44-52% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Rhydon builds →Iron Tail 2x64-76% Rock Tomb 2x49-58% Surf 2x33-39% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Lapras builds →Hydro Pump 2x97-114%KO Iron Tail 2x45-53% | ||
 Suicune Water | A | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Suicune builds →Surf 2x79-93% Iron Tail 2x40-48% | ||
Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Omastar builds →Hydro Pump 2x122-144%KO Ancient Power 2x31-36% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x117-138%KO Iron Tail 2x36-43% | ||
Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Blastoise builds →Hydro Pump 2x95-112%KO Iron Tail 2x44-51% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Rhydon builds →Iron Tail 2x63-75% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Surf 2x31-37% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Blissey builds →Ice Beam25-30% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Celebi builds →Psychic23-27% Giga Drain19-23% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityImmunity ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Snorlax builds →Shadow Ball22-26% Body Slam11-14% Self Destruct27-32% Earthquake27-32% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Moltres builds →Flamethrower32-38% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin5-6% Earthquake22-26% Explosion27-32% Psychic16-18% | ||
Armaldo Evolutions
Armaldo is the evolved form of Anorith. Breeding produces Anorith eggs, and they're slow to hatch. Evolving from Anorith gave Armaldo the biggest boost in Defense (+50), bringing the total to 495 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Armaldo to get Anorith eggs using 19 partners from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Knock Off, Rapid Spin, Rock Slide and 1 more.
FRLG Armaldo Best Moveset
125 Attack fires Rock TermStab and MoveEarthquake for Ground coverage at devastating physical power. AbilityBattle Armor blocks critical hits. MoveRapid Spin adds hazard removal. The moveset combines raw physical offense with spin utility and crit immunity. MoveSwords Dance doubles the Attack for sweeping.
Best Build
Armaldo best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Hidden Power Bug
- Rock Blast
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Armaldo gets Knock Off and Rapid Spin exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Rock Slide and Ancient Power.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
Armaldo FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
No. Armaldo isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Obtain one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it over.
Game Availability
Armaldo first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves