Is Anorith Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Underground fossil. Armaldo is a physical Rock/Bug attacker. Handles Flint and Lucian. AbilityBattle Armor blocks critical hits. Decent if you need Rock coverage.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.
Maylene's team hits Anorith's weaknesses hard.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Armaldo trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Armaldo trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Armaldo trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Armaldo has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Armaldo trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Anorith can be revived from a fossil obtained on Oreburgh City. Revive Claw Fossil at Oreburgh Mining Museum
Your Anorith should hit Level 40 before you reach Aaron, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Anorith in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Anorith can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Anorith from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Anorith in BDSP
Step 1Anorith ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sword & ShieldAvailableCatch in Sword & Shield via Surfing · Ballimere Lake · Snowing, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Rustboro City · Revive Claw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Rustboro City · Revive Claw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Gift · Oreburgh City · Revive Claw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Gift · Oreburgh City · Revive Claw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Pewter City · Revive Claw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Nacrene City · Revive Claw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Armaldo
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 |
What is Anorith Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Anorith
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Psyduck builds →Surf 2x100-120%KO Iron Tail 2x68-80% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x88-105%KO Iron Tail 2x58-70% | ||
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
 Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x119-140%KO Iron Tail 2x98-116%KO Rollout 2x35-42% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Psyduck builds →Surf 2x112-133%KO Iron Tail 2x70-84% | ||
 Buizel Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Buizel builds →Surf 2x105-126%KO Iron Tail 2x81-98% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x100-119%KO Iron Tail 2x65-79% | ||
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x137-162%KO Iron Tail 2x113-134%KO Rock Tomb 2x68-82% | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x117-138%KO Iron Tail 2x96-113%KO Rollout 2x30-37% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x107-126%KO Flash Cannon 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Gastrodon builds →Surf 2x137-162%KO Stone Edge 2x93-111%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x137-162%KO Iron Tail 2x113-134%KO Rock Tomb 2x68-82% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x117-138%KO Iron Tail 2x96-113%KO Rollout 2x30-37% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x107-126%KO Flash Cannon 2x107-126%KO | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Gastrodon builds →Surf 2x137-162%KO Stone Edge 2x93-111%KO | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Golduck builds →Surf 2x137-162%KO Iron Tail 2x91-108%KO | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x131-155%KO Iron Tail 2x110-130%KO Rock Tomb 2x66-79% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x111-131%KO Iron Tail 2x93-110%KO Rollout 2x30-36% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x102-121%KO Flash Cannon 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Golduck builds →Surf 2x135-159%KO Iron Tail 2x90-106%KO | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x129-153%KO Iron Tail 2x107-127%KO Rock Tomb 2x65-77% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x111-131%KO Iron Tail 2x92-108%KO Rollout 2x29-35% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Golduck builds →Surf 2x134-159%KO Iron Tail 2x88-104%KO | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x129-153%KO Iron Tail 2x108-127%KO Rock Tomb 2x67-78% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Steelix SteelGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Steelix builds →Iron Tail 2x137-162%KO Stone Edge 2x91-108%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Golduck builds →Surf 2x134-159%KO Iron Tail 2x88-104%KO | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x129-153%KO Iron Tail 2x108-127%KO Rock Tomb 2x67-78% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Steelix SteelGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Steelix builds →Iron Tail 2x137-162%KO Stone Edge 2x91-108%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Kingler Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Kingler builds →Crabhammer 2x202-238%KO Rock Slide 2x101-119%KO Metal Claw 2x68-80% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x202-238%KO Iron Tail 2x135-159%KO Surf 2x52-62% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Floatzel builds →Aqua Tail 2x151-178%KO Iron Tail 2x112-132%KO Rock Tomb 2x68-80% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Swampert threatens a KO with Flip Turn (99-117%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 250-295%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Ferrothorn builds →Knock Off23-27% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Swampert builds →Earthquake82-97% Flip Turn 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x250-295%KO Close Combat150-177%KO Earthquake83-98% | ||
Anorith Evolutions
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
BDSP Anorith Best Moveset
95 Attack at 75 Speed with Rock/Bug TermStab and hidden AbilitySwift Swim doubling Speed in rain. The moveset has physical offense but pre-evo bulk at 45/50/50 crumbles. One evolution from Armaldo where 125 Attack and 100 Defense give the physical presence real substance.
Best Build
Anorith best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ancient Power
- Aqua Jet
- Mud Slap
- Knock Off
Moves List
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.
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
This Pokémon ancestor was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with its claws.
Anorith Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Anorith's hidden ability is Swift Swim. Doubles Speed during rain. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Anorith is a mixed attacker with base 95 Attack and 40 Sp. Atk. 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 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