Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Armaldo

Armaldo

ROCK

BUG

Plate Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Armaldo is a Rock and Bug Type Plate Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Armaldo can be found with Battle Armor as an Ability and has a Erratic growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 495 combined Base Stats.

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Armaldo Stats and Abilities

Based on Armaldo Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Armaldo Highest IV Stat is Attack 125 and the Lowest being Speed 45.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	75	260	354
A	Attack	125	229	383
D	Defense	100	184	328
D	Special Attack	70	130	262
E	Special Defense	80	148	284
F	Speed	45	85	207
C	Total	495

Best Held Items	Hard Stone Insect Plate Rock Incense Silver Powder Stone Plate
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 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)

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 Armaldo in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Anorith requires (Level 40) to evolve into Armaldo.

Base	→	First Evo
Anorith	Level 40 →	Armaldo

Where To Find Armaldo in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Armaldo has 1 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 20 Anorith, within the Mining Museum location using the Fossil method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Mining Museum
Mining Museum	Interact	Anorith Lv. 20

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Armaldo Weakness

Armaldo is a Rock and Bug Type pokemon. This will cause Armaldo to take More Damage from Steel, Water, Rock Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Poison Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Steel Water Rock
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Poison
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Armaldo Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Tyranitar ROCK DARK
S	Metagross STEEL PSYCHIC

What pokemon is Armaldo Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus NORMAL
S	Slaking NORMAL
S	Regigigas NORMAL
A	Snorlax NORMAL
A	Blissey NORMAL

Best Armaldo Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Armaldo Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
48	X-Scissor	Physical	120	100	15
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 Armaldo TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Armaldo Lv Up Moves

Armaldo TM Moves

Armaldo Level Up Moves

List of Moves Armaldo can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Fury Cutter BUG	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Power increases each turn.
1	Harden NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
1	Water Gun WATER	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special
1	Smack Down ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Makes Flying-type Pokémon vulnerable to Ground moves.
12	Metal Claw STEEL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical May raise user's Attack.
16	Ancient Power ROCK	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
20	Bug Bite BUG	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry.
24	Brine WATER	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
28	Slash NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
32	Crush Claw NORMAL	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 10 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
36	Rock Blast ROCK	Power: 37.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
43	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
48	X-Scissor BUG	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical

Armaldo TM Moves

List of Moves Armaldo can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM03	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM54	False Swipe NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM55	Brine WATER	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM65	Shadow Claw GHOST	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM69	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM71	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM81	X-Scissor BUG	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM91	Flash Cannon STEEL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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