Swift Swim doubles its Speed in rain, adding real value on top of Armaldo's already solid stats. Rock/Bug typing means only weak to Water, Rock, and Steel. Known as the Plate Pokemon. Built to hit on the physical side.
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.
ARMALDO usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings.
Armaldo Weakness
VulnerableArmaldo is weak to Water, Rock, and Steel-type moves. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Armaldo can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Armaldo to get Anorith eggs using 19 partners from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Knock Off, Rapid Spin, Rock Slide and 1 more.
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Swords Dance, Armaldo threatens a wide range with max HP and Attack EVs and Leftovers backing every hit.
Best Build
Best Armaldo Moveset
- Hidden Power Bug
- Rock Blast
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Armaldo gets Knock Off and Rapid Spin exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Rock Slide and Ancient Power.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You're catching Anorith first, not Armaldo. Anorith appears but it's a rare spawn in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Armaldo in Emerald
Step 1Catch AnorithMODERATERustboro City - Devon CorporationGift from NPCLv.20LimitedMidCityRevive Claw Fossil
Step 2Armaldo ✓
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.
Anorith evolves into Armaldo at level 40. Armaldo is the fully evolved form. At 495 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Armaldo appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Armaldo first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A