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.
After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating.
Though it lives on land, it’s also a good swimmer. It dives into the ocean in search of prey, using its sharp claws to take down its quarry.
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.
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 32 partners from the Water3 egg group.
For a defensive wall, Armaldo wants max HP and Sp. Def EVs and Poweranklet. The Sassy nature tilts toward slow wall duty, and Battlearmor contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Armaldo Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Curse
- Hone Claws
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 AnorithCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6510%PostWaterOvercastCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6510%PostWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6510%PostWaterNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6510%PostWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6510%PostWaterSnowingCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6510%PostWaterRainingCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6510%PostWaterOvercastCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6510%PostWaterNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6510%PostWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6510%PostWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6510%PostWaterSnowingCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6510%PostWaterRaining
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