Armaldo's all-in on Attack at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Attack EVs and follows a standard growth curve.
It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Armaldo is weak to Water, Rock, and Steel. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Armaldo can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Poison |
Greninja can KO Armaldo with Surf (135-159%). Archaludon threatens a KO with Flash Cannon (106-125%).
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse60-71% Ice Beam45-53% Surf 2x135-159%KO U Turn20-23% | ||
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x106-125%KO Dragon Pulse56-66% | ||
 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 Armaldo View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off62-73% Stone Edge 2x189-223%KO Pursuit38-45% Earthquake63-74% | ||
Armaldo is the evolved form of Anorith. Breeding produces Anorith eggs, and they're slow to hatch. Evolving from Anorith gave Armaldo the biggest boost in Defense (+50), bringing the total to 495 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Armaldo to get Anorith eggs using 37 partners from the Water3 egg group.
Adamant nature gives Armaldo the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Heavy-Duty Boots adds hazard immunity on every switch-in, max Attack and Speed EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Armaldo best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Curse
- Hone Claws
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stone Edge
- X Scissor
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Curse
- Hone Claws
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stone Edge
- X Scissor
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Tail
- X Scissor
- Rock Slide
- Ancient Power
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- X Scissor
- Aqua Tail
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Tail
- X Scissor
- Rock Slide
- Ancient Power
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- X Scissor
- Aqua Tail
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Armaldo's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Stone Edge and X-Scissor, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs define Armaldo's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Meteor Beam and Stone Edge, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Egg moves make a real difference. Armaldo gets Aqua Jet and Cross Poison exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Stone Edge and X-Scissor.
Egg moves make a real difference. Armaldo gets Aqua Jet and Cross Poison exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Stone Edge and X-Scissor.
No wild encounters for Armaldo in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring Anorith over from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Armaldo doesn't appear wild. Catch Anorith instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 40 to get Armaldo. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Armaldo in Sword & Shield
Anorith is your first catch on the way to Armaldo. You'll find surfing encounters from Lv. 60-65 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch AnorithBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostOvercastBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowingBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostRainingBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostOvercastBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowingBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostRaining
Step 2Armaldo ✓
Armaldo doesn't appear wild. Catch Anorith instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 40 to get Armaldo. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Armaldo in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch AnorithRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Claw FossilRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Claw Fossil
Step 2Armaldo ✓
No wild encounters for Armaldo in Sun & Moon. Bring Anorith over from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Don't let Armaldo's 495 base stat total fool you. Swift Swim is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Armaldo's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Metagross (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Run Swift Swim on Armaldo. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Armaldo also gets Battle Armor, but they don't compare. On wall sets, Swift Swim pairs with Armaldo's base 100 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Armaldo fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Rapid Spin, Knock Off, Stone Edge, and Stealth Rock. Rapid Spin leads at 23% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Armaldo first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- 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