Is Armaldo Good in HeartGold & SoulSilver Playthrough?
Anorith evolves at level 40. Rock/Bug with AbilityBattle Armor. Strong physical Attack. The physical/special split helps Bug moves. Fossil timing limits contribution.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Falkner's team.
Anorith resists most of Bugsy's coverage and hits back hard.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Whitney's team.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Morty's team.
Chuck's Pokemon outpace and outclass Anorith here.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Jasmine's team.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Pryce's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Clair's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.
Anorith has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.
Anorith trades roughly evenly with Janine's team.
Armaldo has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.
Armaldo has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.
Armaldo trades roughly evenly with Blue's team.
Armaldo has the type edge here and should clean up Will's team.
Armaldo trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Armaldo trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.
Armaldo has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.
Anorith can be revived from a fossil obtained on Pewter City. Revive Claw Fossil. Revive a Claw Fossil at the Pewter Museum of Science
- After Falkner
- TM39RockRock Tomb9095%15
- TUTORNormalHeadbutt70100%15
- After Bugsy
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- After Whitney
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
- LV 31RockAncient Power90100%5
- After Pryce
- TM43NormalSecret Power70100%20
- LV 55NormalCrush Claw7595%10
- LV 61BugX-Scissor120100%15
Your Anorith should hit Level 40 before you reach Sabrina, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 40)
- LV 40RockAncient Power90100%5
- After Falkner
- TM39RockRock Tomb9095%15
- After Bugsy
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- After Whitney
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- After Morty
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- After Jasmine
- TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
- After Brock
- TM26GroundEarthquake100100%10
- LV 73BugX-Scissor120100%15
How to Get Armaldo in HeartGold & SoulSilver
No wild encounters for Armaldo. The 2-stage line runs through Anorith, which you can catch but it's a rare spawn from the locations below. Evolve at level 40 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Armaldo in HGSS
Step 1Catch AnorithPewter City - Museum of ScienceLv.20Gift from NPCLimitedRevive Claw Fossil
Step 2Armaldo ✓
Armaldo Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Armaldo Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Armaldo
 Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Whiscash builds →Water Gun 2x37-44% Rock Tomb 2x24-30% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Bibarel builds →Water Gun 2x28-33% Rollout 2x19-22% | ||
 Buizel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Buizel builds →Water Gun 2x31-39% Rock Tomb 2x20-26% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Whiscash builds →Water Gun 2x33-41% Rock Tomb 2x26-30% | ||
 Croconaw Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Croconaw builds →Rock Tomb 2x26-30% Water Gun 2x30-36% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 32 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Quagsire builds →Rock Tomb 2x26-30% Water Gun 2x30-36% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Whiscash builds →Surf 2x73-86% Rock Tomb 2x23-28% | ||
Croconaw Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Croconaw builds →Surf 2x64-75% Rock Tomb 2x25-30% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 32 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Quagsire builds →Surf 2x66-79% Rock Tomb 2x25-30% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
 Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x73-87% Iron Tail 2x54-64% Rock Tomb 2x28-33% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x94-111%KO Iron Tail 2x36-43% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Lapras builds →Surf 2x75-90% Iron Tail 2x45-54% | ||
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Floatzel builds →Surf 2x75-90% Iron Tail 2x54-64% Rock Tomb 2x28-33% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x75-89% Iron Tail 2x55-65% Rock Tomb 2x28-33% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x96-114%KO Iron Tail 2x37-44% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Lapras builds →Surf 2x80-94% Iron Tail 2x47-56% | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Floatzel builds →Surf 2x80-94% Iron Tail 2x55-65% Rock Tomb 2x28-33% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x72-86% Iron Tail 2x53-63% Rock Tomb 2x27-32% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x94-111%KO Iron Tail 2x37-44% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Lapras builds →Surf 2x77-91% Iron Tail 2x45-53% | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Floatzel builds →Surf 2x77-91% Iron Tail 2x53-63% Rock Tomb 2x27-32% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Feraligatr builds →Waterfall 2x65-76% Iron Tail 2x54-64% Rock Tomb 2x28-33% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x96-113%KO Iron Tail 2x37-44% | ||
 Gyarados Water | S | |
Obtain MethodLake Of Rage Interact Encounter | ||
 Octillery Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Remoraid (Route 44 Good Rod) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Octillery builds →Surf 2x92-108%KO Flash Cannon 2x51-61% Rock Blast 2x15-18% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Pewter City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x174-205%KO Iron Tail 2x77-91% Surf 2x41-49% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x95-112%KO Iron Tail 2x63-75% Surf 2x31-37% | ||
 Kingler Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Kingler builds →Crabhammer 2x95-112%KO Rock Slide 2x48-56% Metal Claw 2x32-38% | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Steelix builds →Iron Tail 2x67-79% Stone Edge 2x44-52% | ||
 Suicune Water | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 25 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Suicune builds →Surf 2x79-93% Iron Tail 2x40-48% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Tyranitar can KO Armaldo with Stone Edge (95-112%). Metagross's Explosion hits Armaldo for 43-51%. Scizor deals 62-73% with Bullet Punch.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Tyranitar builds →Crunch38-45% Pursuit19-23% Stone Edge 2x95-112%KO Earthquake32-37% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Metagross builds →Earthquake35-41% Explosion43-51% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x62-73% Superpower61-72% U Turn53-63% Pursuit21-24% | ||
Armaldo Evolutions
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 21 partners from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Cross Poison, Curse, Knock Off and 5 more.
HGSS Armaldo Best Moveset
Rock/Bug at 125 Attack and 100 Defense for physical power behind physical bulk. AbilityBattle Armor blocks critical hits that would bypass the high Defense. The moveset fires physical Rock and Bug attacks. 45 Speed and 5 type weaknesses are the trade.
Best Build
Armaldo best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- X Scissor
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Armaldo gets Cross Poison and Curse 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.
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
Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
Armaldo HeartGold & SoulSilver Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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. Xscissor with Leftovers is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Armaldo's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Metagross (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Battle Armor is the go-to ability for Armaldo. It protects against critical hits. It's Armaldo's only ability.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, the core moveset is Xscissor, Stone Edge, Earthquake, and Stealth Rock. Xscissor leads at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
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