At 355 BST, Anorith is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Armaldo before bringing it to any serious fight.

What is Anorith weak to?

In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Milotic (Water), Golem (Rock), and Steelix (Steel) when using Anorith. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.

What is the best ability for Anorith?

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.

What is Anorith's hidden ability?

In Diamond & Pearl, Anorith's hidden ability is Swift Swim. Doubles Speed during rain. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

What role does Anorith play in battle?

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.

Anorith - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

75Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP45

Attack95

Defense50

Sp. Atk40

Sp. Def50

Speed75

Total355

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Erratic600,000 XP

Height0.7 m

Weight12.5 kg

Base XP71

Abilities

Battle Armor

Protects against critical hits.

Swift SwimHANot in game

Doubles Speed during rain.

EV Yield

HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training source

Pokedex Entries

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.

Anorith Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Water, Rock, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Normal, Poison

Type ChartVulnerable

3Weak

2Resist

0Immune

Score-4

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Water Rock Steel

½xResist

Normal Poison

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (7)

Fire Ice Flying Bug Grass Psychic Dark

How to Beat Anorith in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Anorith Rock Throw 2x 55-68% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Anorith Rock Throw 2x 75-90% View Solrock builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Anorith Rock Throw 2x 50-60% View Onix builds →
Buizel Water	C
Available Move Moves Water GunLv. 6 Damage vs Anorith Water Gun 2x 50-60% View Buizel builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Move Moves Water GunLv. 10 Damage vs Anorith Water Gun 2x 63-75% View Omanyte builds →

Diamond & Pearl 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

2 Forms

#347Anorith

Level 40

#348Armaldo

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Anorith

RockBug

Armaldo

RockBug

75+30

ATK

125+30

DEF

100+50

SP.ATK

70+30

SP.DEF

80+30

SPE

45-30

BST

355D-Tier

495C-Tier+140

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Moderate

Breed Anorith with 21 breeding partners from the Water3 egg group. Pass egg moves like Cross Poison, Knock Off, Rapid Spin and 4 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Water3

Gender

♂87.5%♀12.5%

Hatch Time

30 cycles·7,710 steps

Moderate~8 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

7moves

Breed With (best first)

Diamond & Pearl Anorith Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

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Moves

You'll want to breed for Cross Poison and Knock Off 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

Lv 1

Harden

———30Normal

Lv 1

Scratch

—4010035Normal

Lv 7

Mud Sport

———15Ground

Lv 13

Water Gun

—4010025Water

Lv 19

Metal Claw

—509535Steel

Lv 25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

Lv 31

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

Lv 37

Fury Cutter

—109520Bug

Lv 43

Slash

—7010020Normal

Lv 49

Rock Blast

D259010Rock

Lv 55

Crush Claw

—759510Normal

Lv 61

X-Scissor

C8010015Bug

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM28

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM54

False Swipe

—4010040Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM69

Rock Polish

C——20Rock

TM80

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

C609510Rock

TM37

Sandstorm

———10Rock

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM76

Stealth Rock

C——20Rock

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

C——30Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

TM81

X-Scissor

C8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Egg

Cross Poison

C7010020Poison

Egg

Knock Off

C6510020Dark

Egg

Rapid Spin

D5010040Normal

Egg

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

Egg

Sand Attack

D—10015Ground

Egg

Screech

——8540Normal

Egg

Swords Dance

C——30Normal

Tutor Moves

Anorith can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

How to Get Anorith in Diamond & Pearl

Anorith is a gift in this game. Pick it up at Oreburgh City — no wild encounters or spawn rates to deal with. The details below cover exactly when it becomes available.

Best Locations to Catch Anorith in Diamond & Pearl

Oreburgh City - Mining Museum

PearlGift from NPC Lv.20 City

LimitedMid

Revive Claw Fossil

Oreburgh City - Mining Museum

DiamondGift from NPC Lv.20 City

LimitedMid

Revive Claw Fossil

Anorith Guide

At 355 BST, Anorith is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Armaldo before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Milotic (Water), Golem (Rock), and Steelix (Steel) when using Anorith. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
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 Diamond & Pearl, 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

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Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Tomb 2x 100-119%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Anorith Rock Tomb 2x 66-78% Rock Throw 2x 52-62% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Anorith Rock Tomb 2x 91-109%KO Rock Throw 2x 78-93% View Solrock builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Anorith Rock Tomb 2x 57-67% Rock Throw 2x 48-57% View Onix builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Tomb 2x 52-62% View Shieldon builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Slide 2x 74-87% Rock Tomb 2x 59-71% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Steel WingTM47 Ancient PowerLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Slide 2x 126-150%KO Steel Wing 2x 80-95% Ancient Power 2x 70-83% Rock Tomb 2x 104-122%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Anorith Rock Slide 2x 80-95% Rock Tomb 2x 63-75% Rock Throw 2x 53-63% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Anorith Rock Slide 2x 117-138%KO Rock Tomb 2x 96-114%KO Rock Throw 2x 80-95% View Solrock builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Slide 2x 67-79% Ancient Power 2x 53-63% Rock Tomb 2x 53-63% View Shieldon builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Slide 2x 74-87% Rock Tomb 2x 59-71% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Steel WingTM47 Ancient PowerLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Slide 2x 126-150%KO Steel Wing 2x 80-95% Ancient Power 2x 70-83% Rock Tomb 2x 104-122%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Golduck Water	C
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 9 Damage vs Anorith Brine 2x 104-122%KO Water Pulse 2x 96-114%KO Water Gun 2x 67-79% View Golduck builds →
Floatzel Water	C
Available Moves Moves BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Rock TombTM39 Water GunLv. 6 Damage vs Anorith Brine 2x 93-111%KO Water Pulse 2x 87-103%KO Rock Tomb 2x 68-82% Water Gun 2x 59-71% View Floatzel builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Slide 2x 67-79% Ancient Power 2x 53-63% Rock Tomb 2x 53-63% View Shieldon builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Slide 2x 72-85% Rock Tomb 2x 58-70% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Steel WingTM47 Ancient PowerLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Slide 2x 126-148%KO Steel Wing 2x 78-92% Ancient Power 2x 65-78% Rock Tomb 2x 100-118%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Golduck Water	C
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 9 Damage vs Anorith Brine 2x 100-118%KO Water Pulse 2x 94-111%KO Water Gun 2x 63-74% View Golduck builds →
Floatzel Water	C
Available Moves Moves BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Rock TombTM39 Water GunLv. 6 Damage vs Anorith Brine 2x 91-108%KO Water Pulse 2x 85-101%KO Rock Tomb 2x 66-79% Water Gun 2x 57-67% View Floatzel builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Slide 2x 65-78% Ancient Power 2x 51-61% Rock Tomb 2x 51-61% View Shieldon builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonTM91 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Flash Cannon 2x 103-122%KO Rock Slide 2x 72-85% Rock Tomb 2x 58-69% View Bronzong builds →
Steelix SteelGround	C
Available Moves Moves Iron TailTM23 Flash CannonTM91 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Iron Tail 2x 138-163%KO Flash Cannon 2x 79-94% Rock Slide 2x 69-81% Rock Tomb 2x 56-67% View Steelix builds →
Mawile Steel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonTM91 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Flash Cannon 2x 79-94% Rock Slide 2x 69-81% Rock Tomb 2x 56-67% View Mawile builds →
Gastrodon WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves SurfHM03 Rock SlideTM80 BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Damage vs Anorith Surf 2x 132-156%KO Rock Slide 2x 67-79% Brine 2x 95-113%KO Water Pulse 2x 90-106%KO View Gastrodon builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Iron TailTM23 Flash CannonTM91 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Damage vs Anorith Iron Tail 2x 82-97% Flash Cannon 2x 66-78% Rock Slide 2x 64-75% Ancient Power 2x 50-59% View Shieldon builds →

Empoleon WaterSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves Ice Beam Hydro Pump Grass Knot Aqua Jet Damage vs Anorith Ice Beam 73-86% Hydro Pump 2x 266-313%KO Aqua Jet 2x 53-62% View Empoleon builds →
Magnezone ElectricSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Hidden Power Fire Thunder Wave Explosion Damage vs Anorith Thunderbolt 111-130%KO Explosion 45-53% View Magnezone builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Stealth Rock TauntUtility Stone Edge Damage vs Anorith Earthquake 71-83% Stone Edge 2x 212-249%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Swampert WaterGround	B
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves EarthquakeSTAB Stealth Rock Ice Beam WaterfallSTAB Damage vs Anorith Earthquake 88-104%KO Ice Beam 42-50% Waterfall 2x 141-166%KO View Swampert builds →