Armarouge Best Moveset
Fire/Psychic at 125 Sp. Atk and 100 Defense with AbilityWeak Armor dropping Defense and boosting Speed when hit physically. Held ItemWeakness Policy with NatureModest triggers +2 Attack and Sp. Atk on super-effective hits. The moveset takes one super-effective hit, activates Weakness Policy and Weak Armor simultaneously, then fires at boosted Speed and Sp. Atk. B-Tier through double-activation setup.
Armarouge sat at B-Tier in Gen IX. This was Armarouge's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Weakarmor with Weakness Policy, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Armarouge best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Armor Cannon
- Calm Mind
- Expanding Force
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Armarouge Weakness
Armarouge is weak to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. 7 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel, Fairy |
What is Armarouge Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Armarouge
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Armarouge View Corviknight builds →U Turn12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Armarouge View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain7-9% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves View Tinkaton builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Charcadet's line splits into 2 evolutions, and Armarouge is the item path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Charcadet to get eggs. Armarouge and Ceruledge share the same 525 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Armarouge to get Charcadet eggs using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
How to Get Armarouge
You're catching Charcadet first, not Armarouge. Charcadet 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 Armarouge in SV
Charcadet is your first catch on the way to Armarouge. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-32 across 100 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CharcadetAsado Desert - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%- Step 2Armarouge ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Armarouge egg.
Armarouge isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Charcadet from Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Charcadet to Armarouge is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Armarouge in LZA
- Step 1Obtain CharcadetCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Glaseado Mountain, then trade to the current game via link cable.
- Step 2Armarouge ✓
Base Stats
Armarouge's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Attack trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Very hard to catch and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Armarouge evolved through the use of a set of armor that belonged to a distinguished warrior. This Pokémon is incredibly loyal.
Armarouge Guide
Don't let Armarouge's 525 base stat total fool you. Flash Fire is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Run Flash Fire on Armarouge. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Armarouge also gets Weak Armor, but they don't compare. On wall sets, Flash Fire pairs with Armarouge's base 100 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Armarouge fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Armorcannon, Calm Mind, Expandingforce, and Endure. Armorcannon leads at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Armarouge has appeared in 2 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves