Special
Wallbreaker
525High
75Moderate
ATier

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.

Base Stats
525High
HP85
C
Attack60
C
Defense100
B
Sp. Atk125
A
Sp. Def80
C
Speed75
C
Total525
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Armarouge yields +2 SpA
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Details
Catch25DifficultSlow1.25M XP1.5m / 4'11"85kg / 187.4 lbs263Base XP
Pokedex Entries

Armarouge evolved through the use of a set of armor that belonged to a distinguished warrior. This Pokémon is incredibly loyal.

Scarlet

This Pokémon clads itself in armor that has been fortified by psychic and fire energy, and it shoots blazing fireballs.

Violet

Armarouge Weakness

Vulnerable

Armarouge 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.

4xCriticali
None
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
5Weak
7Resist
1Immune
Scorei-3
Stealth Rock25% on switch
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
Flash FireProtects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Weak ArmorHARaises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Flash Fire grants Fire immunity

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

2 Evolutions
Armarouge
#936Armarouge
Use Auspicious Armor
Ceruledge
#937Ceruledge
Use Malicious Armor
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Armarouge
FirePsychic
Ceruledge
FireGhost
HP
40
85+45
75+35
ATK
50
60+10
125+75
DEF
40
100+60
80+40
SP.ATK
50
125+75
60+10
SP.DEF
40
80+40
100+60
SPE
35
75+40
85+50
BST
255D-Tier
525A-Tier+270
525B-Tier+270
ROLE
Balanced
Wallbreaker
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Utility
Special
Physical
Breeding
Moderate

Breed with Armarouge to get Charcadet eggs using 49 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Destiny Bond, Disable, Spite.

Egg Groups
Humanshape
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
35 cycles·8,995 steps
Slow~9 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
3moves
Breed With (best first)
gardevoirinfernapegalladehawluchacinderacegrimmsnarlcacturnevolbeatillumiserabootmonfernomorgrem

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

Special Setup Sweeper
Ability
Weakarmor
Item
Weakness PolicySETUP
Nature
Timid+SPE
EVs

Best Armarouge Moveset

  • Armor CannonSTAB
  • PsyshockSTAB
  • Energy Ball
  • Calm MindSTAB

Recommended Teammates

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

Lv 1
Astonish
3010015Ghost
Lv 1
Ember
4010025Fire
Lv 1
Leer
10030Normal
Lv 1
Mystical Fire
7510010Fire
Lv 1
Wide Guard+3
10Rock
Lv 8
Clear Smog
5015Poison
Lv 12
Fire Spin
358515Fire
Lv 16
Will-O-Wisp
8515Fire
Lv 20
Night Shade
10015Ghost
Lv 24
Flame Charge
5010020Fire
Lv 28
Incinerate
6010015Fire
Lv 32
Lava Plume
8010015Fire
Lv 37
Calm Mind
20Psychic
Lv 42
Ally Switch+2
15Psychic
Lv 48
Flamethrower
9010015Fire
Lv 56
Expanding Force
8010010Psychic
Lv 62
Armor Cannon
1201005Fire

TM Moves

Src
TM13
Acid Spray
4010020Poison
TM112
Aura Sphere
8020Fighting
TM129
Calm Mind
20Psychic
TM17
Confuse Ray
10010Ghost
TM94
Dark Pulse
8010015Dark
TM115
Dragon Pulse
8510010Dragon
TM47
Endure+4
10Normal
TM119
Energy Ball
9010010Grass
TM218
Expanding Force
8010010Psychic
TM25
Facade
7010020Normal
TM141
Fire Blast
110855Fire
TM24
Fire Spin
358515Fire
TM38
Flame Charge
5010020Fire
TM125
Flamethrower
9010015Fire
TM165
Flare Blitz
12010015Fire
TM93
Flash Cannon
8010010Steel
TM43
Fling
10010Dark
TM158
Focus Blast
120705Fighting
TM118
Heat Wave
959010Fire
TM130
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
TM104
Iron Defense
15Steel
TM75
Light Screen
30Psychic
TM220
Meteor Beam
1209010Rock
TM42
Night Shade
10015Ghost
TM157
Overheat
130905Fire
TM07
Protect+4
10Normal
TM16
Psybeam
6510020Psychic
TM203
Psych Up
10Normal
TM120
Psychic
9010010Psychic
TM138
Psychic Terrain
10Psychic
TM54
Psyshock
8010010Psychic
TM74
Reflect
20Psychic
TM85
Rest
5Psychic
TM215
Scorching Sands
7010010Ground
TM114
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
TM70
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM168
Solar Beam
12010010Grass
TM177
Spite
10010Ghost
TM41
Stored Power
2010010Psychic
TM103
Substitute
10Normal
TM49
Sunny Day
5Fire
TM01
Take Down
908520Normal
TM87
Taunt
10020Dark
TM171
Tera Blast
8010010Normal
TM109
Trick
10010Psychic
TM161
Trick Room-7
5Psychic
TM193
Weather Ball
5010010Normal
TM107
Will-O-Wisp
8515Fire

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Destiny Bond
5Ghost
Egg
Disable
10020Normal
Egg
Spite
10010Ghost

Tutor Moves

Armarouge can't learn any Tutor moves

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 Scarlet & Violet

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.

  1. Charcadet
    Step 1Catch Charcadet
    Asado Desert - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyDesert
    HARD
    Asado Desert - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyDesert
    HARD
    Casseroya Lake - Forest
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyWater
    HARD
    Casseroya Lake - Forest
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyWater
    HARD
    Casseroya Lake - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyWater
    HARD
    Casseroya Lake - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyWater
    HARD
    East Province (Area One) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area One) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area One) - Forest
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area One) - Forest
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area One) - Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area One) - Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area One) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area One) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area Three) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area Three) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area Three) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area Three) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area Two) - Forest
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area Two) - Forest
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area Two) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area Two) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyCave
    HARD
    North Province (Area One) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area One) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area One) - Forest
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area One) - Forest
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area One) - Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area One) - Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area One) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area One) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Three) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Three) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Three) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Three) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Two) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Two) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Two) - Forest
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Two) - Forest
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Two) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Two) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Five) - Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Five) - Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Five) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Five) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Four) - Forest
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Four) - Forest
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Four) - Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Four) - Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Four) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Four) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area One) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area One) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area One) - Forest
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area One) - Forest
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Six) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Six) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Six) - Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Six) - Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Six) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Six) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Three) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Three) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Two) - Forest
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Two) - Forest
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Two) - Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Two) - Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Two) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Two) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    Tagtree Thicket - Forest
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyForest
    HARD
    Tagtree Thicket - Forest
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyForest
    HARD
    The Pokémon League - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%Early
    HARD
    The Pokémon League - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%Early
    HARD
    West Province (Area One) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area One) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area One) - Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area One) - Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area One) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area One) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Three) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Three) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Three) - Forest
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Three) - Forest
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Three) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Three) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Two) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Two) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Two) - Rocky
    VioletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Two) - Rocky
    ScarletOverworldLv.13-321%EarlyRoute
    HARD
  2. Armarouge
    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.

  • Armarouge's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

  • Charcadet evolves into Armarouge using a Auspicious Armor. Armarouge is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Charcadet. At 525 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.

  • 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 IYYellow box art
    Yellow
  • Gen IRB
    Red & Blue box artRed & Blue box art
    Red & Blue
  • Gen IIGS
    Gold & Silver box artGold & Silver box art
    Gold & Silver
  • Gen IICCrystal box art
    Crystal
  • Gen IIIRS
    Ruby & Sapphire box artRuby & Sapphire box art
    Ruby & Sapphire
  • Gen IIIFRLG
    FireRed & LeafGreen box artFireRed & LeafGreen box art
    FireRed & LeafGreen
  • Gen IIIEEmerald box art
    Emerald
  • Gen IVPtPlatinum box art
    Platinum
  • Gen IVHGSS
    HeartGold & SoulSilver box artHeartGold & SoulSilver box art
    HeartGold & SoulSilver
  • Gen IVDP
    Diamond & Pearl box artDiamond & Pearl box art
    Diamond & Pearl
  • Gen VBW
    Black & White box artBlack & White box art
    Black & White
  • Gen VB2W2
    Black 2 & White 2 box artBlack 2 & White 2 box art
    Black 2 & White 2
  • Gen VIXY
    X & Y box artX & Y box art
    X & Y
  • Gen VIORAS
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box artOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box art
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
  • Gen VIIUSUM
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon box artUltra Sun & Ultra Moon box art
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
  • Gen VIISM
    Sun & Moon box artSun & Moon box art
    Sun & Moon
  • Gen VIILGPE
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee box artLet's Go Pikachu & Eevee box art
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
  • Gen VIIISwSh
    Sword & Shield box artSword & Shield box art
    Sword & Shield
  • Gen VIIIPLALegends: Arceus box art
    Legends: Arceus
  • Gen VIIIBDSP
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box artBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box art
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
  • Gen IXSV
    Debut
    Scarlet & Violet box artScarlet & Violet box art
    Scarlet & Violet
  • Gen IXLZALegends: Z-A box art
    Legends: Z-A