Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Anorith is a Rock and Bug Type Old Shrimp Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Anorith can be found with Battle Armor as an Ability and has a Erratic growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 355 combined Base Stats.
Anorith Stats and Abilities
Based on Anorith Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Anorith Highest IV Stat is Attack 95 and the Lowest being Special Attack 40.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 45 | 200 | 294 |
C | Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 |
F | Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 |
F | Special Attack | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Special Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 |
E | Speed | 75 | 139 | 273 |
E | Total | 355 |
Anorith | Detail |
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Best Nature | Adamant
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Attack |
Growth Rate | Erratic |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Water 3 |
Egg Cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Battle Armor Ability 1 | Battle Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit. |
Swift Swim Hidden Ability | Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain. |
How To Evolve Anorith in BDSP
Anorith requires (Level 40) to evolve into Armaldo.

Where To Find Anorith in BDSP
Anorith has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Anorith
Lv. 20
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Anorith Weakness
Anorith is a Rock and Bug Type pokemon. This will cause Anorith to take More Damage from Steel, Water, Rock Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Poison Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Anorith Weak Against?
What pokemon is Anorith Strong Against?

Best Moves Anorith in BDSP
Best Moveset for Anorith Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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44 |
X-Scissor
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
32 |
Crush Claw
| ![]() | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
28 |
Slash
| ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | High critical hit ratio. |
24 |
Brine
| ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
Best Moveset for Anorith TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM28 |
Dig
| ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM81 |
X-Scissor
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
TM31 |
Brick Break
| ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
TM80 |
Rock Slide
| ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |



Anorith Level Up Moves
List of Moves Anorith can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Fury Cutter
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Power:
60 Acc: 95
PP: 20
![]() Power increases each turn.
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1 |
Harden
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Defense.
|
4 |
Water Gun
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 25
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8 |
Smack Down
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Power:
75 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Makes Flying-type Pokémon vulnerable to Ground moves.
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12 |
Metal Claw
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 35
![]() May raise user's Attack.
|
16 |
Ancient Power
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() May raise all user's stats at once.
|
20 |
Bug Bite
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry.
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24 |
Brine
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
|
28 |
Slash
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() High critical hit ratio.
|
32 |
Crush Claw
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Power: 75
Acc: 95
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
|
36 |
Rock Blast
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Power:
37.5 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
|
41 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
44 |
X-Scissor
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
|
Anorith TM Moves
List of Moves Anorith can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 |
Water Pulse
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
|
TM17 |
Protect
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM28 |
Dig
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
|
TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
|
TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM37 |
Sandstorm
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
|
TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power:
90 Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM40 |
Aerial Ace
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
|
TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
|
TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
|
TM54 |
False Swipe
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
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TM55 |
Brine
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
|
TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM69 |
Rock Polish
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
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TM75 |
Swords Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
|
TM76 |
Stealth Rock
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Damages opponent switching into battle.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM81 |
X-Scissor
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
|
TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM93 |
Cut
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 30
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Anorith Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Anorith can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
---|---|
Knock Off
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
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Curse
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
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Rapid Spin
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Power: 20
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Removes effects of trap moves.
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Sand Attack
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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Aqua Jet
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() User attacks first.
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Screech
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 40
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
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Cross Poison
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
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Iron Defense
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Sharply raises user's Defense.
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