Is Anorith Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Revived from the Claw Fossil. Rock/Bug with AbilityBattle Armor blocking critical hits. Armaldo at level 40 brings 125 Attack. The offensive fossil pick versus Lileep's defensive build.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Roxanne's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Armaldo has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Armaldo trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Armaldo resists most of Sidney's coverage and hits back hard.
Armaldo trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Armaldo trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Armaldo trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Armaldo trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Anorith can be revived from a fossil obtained on Rustboro City. LIMITED; Revive Claw Fossil. Revive from a fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City. Fossils found by Rock Smash in Mirage Spots.
Your Anorith should hit Level 40 before you reach Tate & Liza, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Anorith in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No searching required for Anorith. You receive it at Rustboro 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.
How to Obtain Anorith in ORAS
Step 1Anorith ✓Rustboro City - Devon CorporationLv.20Gift from NPCOne-timeRevive Claw Fossil
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
 Shellos Water | D | |
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Piplup builds →Surf 2x100-120%KO Rock Tomb 2x43-50% | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Totodile Water | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Totodile builds →Surf 2x83-98% Rock Tomb 2x45-55% | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x88-105%KO Rock Tomb 2x50-60% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x78-93% Metal Claw 2x67-80% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Piplup builds →Surf 2x100-120%KO Rock Tomb 2x40-49% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x97-114%KO Rock Tomb 2x71-86% | ||
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x121-143%KO Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Metal Claw 2x40-48% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 2x97-114%KO Steel Wing 2x75-89% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x96-114%KO Rock Slide 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Route 101 Gift) | ||
Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x120-142%KO Rock Tomb 2x47-57% Metal Claw 2x41-49% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x146-173%KO Surf 2x69-82% | ||
 Clamperl Water | C | |
 Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x121-142%KO Rock Tomb 2x67-79% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Magnezone builds →Mirror Shot 2x131-154%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x161-190%KO | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Lairon builds →Iron Head 2x121-143%KO Rock Slide 2x111-132%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x149-176%KO Surf 2x70-83% | ||
Clamperl Water | C | |
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x121-143%KO Rock Tomb 2x68-80% | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aggron builds →Iron Head 2x142-168%KO Stone Edge 2x177-209%KO Surf 2x67-79% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x252-297%KO Surf 2x72-84% | ||
 Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Empoleon builds →Surf 2x161-190%KO Steel Wing 2x103-121%KO Rock Tomb 2x59-70% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x192-226%KO Rock Tomb 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x203-239%KO Surf 2x54-64% | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aggron builds →Iron Head 2x140-165%KO Stone Edge 2x172-203%KO Surf 2x64-76% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Empoleon builds →Surf 2x158-186%KO Steel Wing 2x101-119%KO Rock Tomb 2x58-68% | ||
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x186-219%KO Rock Tomb 2x82-97% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x197-232%KO Surf 2x53-63% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x378-445%KO Surf 2x69-82% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Cobalion builds →Iron Head 2x120-142%KO Stone Edge 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter | ||
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x190-224%KO Rock Slide 2x106-125%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Swampert threatens a KO with Earthquake (133-157%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 408-481%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Swampert builds →Earthquake133-157%KO Scald 2x103-121%KO | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Terrakion builds →Close Combat245-288%KO Stone Edge 2x408-481%KO Rock Slide 2x306-361%KO | ||
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
ORAS Anorith Best Moveset
Rock/Bug at 95 Attack with AbilitySwift Swim as a hidden ability doubling Speed in rain. AbilityBattle Armor blocks critical hits. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Armaldo one evolution away adds 125 Attack but loses the rain Speed niche.
Best Build
Anorith best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off
- Earth Power
- Ancient Power
Recommended Teammates
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
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Anorith was regenerated from a prehistoric fossil. This primitive Pokémon once lived in warm seas. It grips its prey firmly between its two large claws.
Anorith is said to be a type of Pokémon predecessor, with eight wings at the sides of its body. This Pokémon swam in the primordial sea by undulating these eight wings.
Anorith Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
At 355 BST, Anorith is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Armaldo before bringing it to any serious fight.
Revive from a fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City. Fossils found by Rock Smash in Mirage Spots.. Anorith is revived at level 5. Give it Rare Candies or experience-share if you want it ready for the late-game.
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Anorith's hidden ability is Swift Swim. Doubles Speed during rain. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
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