Flash Fire absorbs Fire moves and powers up its own, adding real value on top of Armarouge's already solid stats. Fire/Psychic typing means 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. One of the newer additions from Gen 9.
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.
This Pokémon clads itself in armor that has been fortified by psychic and fire energy, and it shoots blazing fireballs.
Armarouge Weakness
VulnerableArmarouge is weak to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. 7 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Armarouge to get Charcadet eggs from the Humanshape egg group.
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Calm Mind, Armarouge threatens a wide range with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Weakness Policy backing every hit.
Best Build
Best Armarouge Moveset
- Armor Cannon
- Psyshock
- Energy Ball
- Calm Mind
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Armarouge cleanly, with Overheat and Armor Cannon anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Armarouge isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Charcadet from Scarlet. The evolution path from Charcadet to Armarouge is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Armarouge in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain CharcadetCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Step 2Armarouge ✓
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 A-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.
Armarouge can be found in Legends: Z-A and Scarlet & Violet.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Armarouge has appeared in 2 games across 1 generation. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
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 IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A