Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Anorith's Attack does the work, Sp. Atk pays the price. But you're still getting 1 Attack EV per KO. Tough to catch, on a standard growth curve.
This Pokémon ancestor was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with its claws.
This Pokémon ancestor was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with its claws.
Anorith's Rock/Bug typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Rock, and Steel. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Poison |
Archaludon can KO Anorith with Flash Cannon (151-178%). Glimmora's Power Gem also KOs at 128-151%.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x151-178%KO Dragon Pulse80-94% | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Swampert builds →Earthquake94-111%KO Flip Turn 2x114-134%KO Knock Off41-48% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Terrakion builds →Close Combat115-136%KO Stone Edge 2x193-227%KO Earthquake64-76% | ||
Anorith is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Armaldo. Check the evolution method below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are slow to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 140 total stats over Anorith. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Anorith with 37 breeding partners from the Water3 egg group.
Find one free turn for Swords Dance and Anorith can run through teams. Jolly nature leans fast physical, Battlearmor supports the sweep, and utility options stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Anorith learns X-Scissor and Rock Slide naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Water and Steel coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want to breed for Aqua Jet and Curse on Anorith. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Meteor Beam and X-Scissor, they expand what Anorith can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Aqua Jet and Cross Poison on Anorith. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from X-Scissor and Rock Slide, they expand what Anorith can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Aqua Jet and Cross Poison on Anorith. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from X-Scissor and Rock Slide, they expand what Anorith can actually threaten in practice.
Anorith doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
moderate rates for Anorith across 12 locations in endgame water routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Anorith in Sword & Shield
You can catch Anorith through 12 surfing encounters from Lv. 60-65, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
No searching required for Anorith. You receive it at Route 8 from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
Best Locations to Catch Anorith in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Anorith can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
At 355 BST, Anorith is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Armaldo before bringing it to any serious fight.
Anorith gets Swift Swim and Battle Armor. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Anorith's hidden ability is Swift Swim. Doubles Speed during rain. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Anorith is leaning toward the physical side (base 95 Attack). Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Anorith appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves