Stats & Training
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.
A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
Anorith Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Psyduck builds →Water Pulse 2x75-88% Water Gun 2x49-59% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x78-94% Water Gun 2x49-59% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x104-122%KO Magnet Bomb 2x50-59% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x89-107%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-87% Smack Down 2x59-71% Rock Blast 2x33-39% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Psyduck builds →Water Pulse 2x74-87% Water Gun 2x50-59% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x80-95% Water Pulse 2x70-83% Water Gun 2x50-59% Aqua Jet 2x43-51% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x99-116%KO Magnet Bomb 2x47-56% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x86-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x68-81% Smack Down 2x60-71% Rock Blast 2x33-39% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Psyduck builds →Aqua Tail 2x86-102%KO Water Pulse 2x68-81% Water Gun 2x47-56% | ||
 Panpour Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Panpour builds →Scald 2x78-92% Brine 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x40-47% Water Gun 2x41-49% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x74-88% Water Pulse 2x68-81% Water Gun 2x47-56% Aqua Jet 2x41-49% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x119-141%KO Iron Head 2x95-113%KO Rock Slide 2x90-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x71-84% | ||
 Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Ferroseed builds →Mirror Shot 2x40-47% Metal Claw 2x50-59% Rollout 2x21-25% | ||
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Obtain MethodFloccesy Ranch Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x84-100%KO Surf 2x95-113%KO Bubble Beam 2x69-81% Bubble 2x45-53% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x122-144%KO Mirror Shot 2x98-116%KO Magnet Bomb 2x47-56% | ||
 Klink Steel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Klink builds →Mirror Shot 2x58-69% Gear Grind 2x50-59% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Cobalion builds →Iron Head 2x121-142%KO Metal Claw 2x77-91% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x122-145%KO Iron Head 2x98-116%KO Rock Slide 2x92-109%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-88% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Ferroseed builds →Iron Head 2x77-91% Mirror Shot 2x41-49% Metal Claw 2x50-59% Rollout 2x20-24% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x125-147%KO Mirror Shot 2x103-122%KO Magnet Bomb 2x46-54% | ||
Klink Steel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Klink builds →Mirror Shot 2x59-70% Gear Grind 2x53-62% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x153-180%KO Rock Tomb 2x123-145%KO Smack Down 2x102-120%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Cobalion builds →Iron Head 2x121-143%KO Metal Claw 2x76-90% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x123-145%KO Iron Head 2x99-118%KO Rock Slide 2x93-110%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-88% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Ferroseed builds →Iron Head 2x78-93% Mirror Shot 2x40-48% Metal Claw 2x51-60% Rollout 2x21-25% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x125-148%KO Mirror Shot 2x102-120%KO Magnet Bomb 2x47-55% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion can KO Anorith with Stone Edge (245-288%). Jellicent's Scald also KOs at 113-134%.
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Terrakion builds →Close Combat147-173%KO Stone Edge 2x245-288%KO | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Jellicent builds →Scald 2x113-134%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt122-143%KO Flash Cannon 2x216-255%KO Volt Switch95-112%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Swampert builds →Earthquake88-104%KO Scald 2x162-191%KO Ice Beam61-71% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
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 25 breeding partners from the Water3 egg group. Pass egg moves like Cross Poison, Curse, Iron Defense and 5 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Anorith Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.
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Moves
You'll want to breed for Cross Poison and Curse 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Anorith in Black 2 & White 2
No searching required for Anorith. You receive it at Nacrene City 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 Black 2 & White 2
Anorith Guide
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.
In Black 2 & White 2, Anorith's hidden ability is Swift Swim. Doubles Speed during rain. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Anorith is a physical attacker with 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.
Game Availability
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