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Anorith.

national dex #347 · gen III
BST 355 · rock / bug
Anorith official artwork
rockbug
#347 · gen III
Profile
HP
45
ATK
95
DEF
50
SPA
40
SPD
50
SPE
75
BST 355 · best Attack 95 · worst Sp. Atk 40 · meters scale to 200

Anorith is weak to Water, Rock, Steel and resists Normal, Poison.

Typingrockbug
AbilitiesBattle Armor, Swift Swim
Height, weight0.7 m / 12.5 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsWater3
Previous
#346cradily
Dex position
#347 of 1025
Jump to
Next
#348armaldo

Anorith base stats

BST 355 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP45200294
Atk95175317
Def5094218
SpA4076196
SpD5094218
Spe75139273
BST355bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Atk

Anorith weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Rock / Bug dual typing
nor½
fir1
wat2
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig1
poi½
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste2
fai1
Weak to
Water, Rock, Steel
Resists
Normal, Poison
Immune to
nothing

Anorith abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Battle ArmorProtects against critical hits.
Swift SwimhiddenDoubles Speed during rain.

Anorith evolution line

2 stages

Anorith evolves into Armaldo: level it up to 40 or higher. How to evolve Anorith, every game

Best Anorith moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
rockMeteor BeamSPEC120
bugX ScissorPHYS80
rockRock SlidePHYS75
bugBug BitePHYS60
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
groundEarth PowerSPEC90
normalBody SlamPHYS85
groundDigPHYS80
normalCrush ClawPHYS75

Anorith moves

gen 8 · 76 moves · 13 level-up · 35 TM/HM · 11 egg · 17 tutor
43 moves · Anorith appears in 12 games
HardenL7Smack DownL13Water GunL19Bug BiteL25Metal ClawL25BrineL29Ancient PowerL37Fury CutterL43ProtectL49SlashL49Crush ClawL55Rock BlastL55X ScissorL61Aqua JeteggAttractTMBody SlamTMBrick BreakTMCross PoisoneggCurseeggDigTMEarth PowerTMEndureTMFacadeTMFalse SwipeTMIron DefenseeggKnock OffeggMeteor BeamtutorMud ShotTMRapid SpineggRestTMRock SlideeggRock TombTMRoundTMSand AttackeggSandstormTMScreecheggSleep TalkTMSnoreTMStealth RockTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwords DanceeggWater Pulseegg
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
HardennormalSTAT--30Level 7
Smack DownSTABrockPHYS50100%15Level 13
Water GunwaterSPEC40100%25Level 19
Metal ClawsteelPHYS5095%35Level 25
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 25
BrinewaterSPEC65100%10Level 29
Ancient PowerSTABrockSPEC60100%5Level 37
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Level 43
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 49
ProtectnormalSTAT--10Level 49
Crush ClawnormalPHYS7595%10Level 55
Rock BlastSTABrockPHYS2590%10Level 55
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15Level 61
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BrinewaterSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Cross PoisonpoisonPHYS70100%20TM / HM
CutnormalPHYS5095%30TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock BlastSTABrockPHYS2590%10TM / HM
Rock PolishrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock SmashfightingPHYS40100%15TM / HM
Rock TombSTABrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smack DownSTABrockPHYS50100%15TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Water PulsewaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Aqua JetwaterPHYS40100%20Egg
Cross PoisonpoisonPHYS70100%20Egg
CurseghostSTAT--10Egg
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Egg
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Egg
Rapid SpinnormalPHYS50100%40Egg
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10Egg
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Egg
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Egg
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Egg
Water PulsewaterSPEC60100%20Egg
Ancient PowerSTABrockSPEC60100%5Tutor
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
Meteor BeamSTABrockSPEC12090%10Tutor
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
Water PulsewaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Anorith Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. Anorith lived in the ocean about 100,000,000 years ago, hunting with its pair of claws.

Shield

Anorith can swim swiftly by pulling its eight wings through the water like oars on a boat. This Pokémon is an ancestor of modern bug Pokémon.

Generation VII2 entries
Ultra Sun

When restored Anorith are released into the ocean, they don’t thrive, because the water composition has changed since their era.

Ultra Moon

This is one kind of primeval bug Pokémon. With eight wings, it could apparently swim a lot faster than you’d expect.

Generation VI4 entries
X

It is a kind of Pokémon progenitor. It uses its extending claws to catch prey hiding among rocks on the seafloor.

Y

A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.

Omega Ruby

Anorith was regenerated from a prehistoric fossil. This primitive Pokémon once lived in warm seas. It grips its prey firmly between its two large claws.

Alpha Sapphire

Anorith is said to be a type of Pokémon predecessor, with eight wings at the sides of its body. This Pokémon swam in the primordial sea by undulating these eight wings.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.

Generation IV2 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

An ancestral Pokémon that lived in the ocean. Over time, its eight feet transformed into wings.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby

ANORITH was regenerated from a prehistoric fossil. This primitive POKéMON once lived in warm seas. It grips its prey firmly between its two large claws.

Sapphire

ANORITH is said to be a type of POKéMON predecessor, with eight wings at the sides of its body. This POKéMON swam in the primordial sea by undulating these eight wings.

Emerald

It was resurrected from a fossil using the power of science. It swims by undulating the eight wings at its sides. They were feet that adapted to life in the sea.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It is a kind of POKéMON progenitor. It uses its extending claws to catch prey hiding among rocks on the seafloor.

Anorith species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorGray
ShapeArmor
HabitatWaters Edge
Height0.7 m (2'04")
Weight12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateSlow Then Very Fast
Gender ratio87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg groupsWater3
Hatch counter30 cycles, 7,936 steps
Base experience71
EV yield1 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#347
Hoenn#135
Conquest#171
Hoenn (ORAS)#140
Alola (USUM)#233
Akala (USUM)#134
Crown Tundra#185
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker95 Atk / 40 SpA
Best statAttack 95good
Speed tier75 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 2 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Anorith

Anorith is a Rock and Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. Anorith lived in the ocean about 100,000,000 years ago, hunting with its pair of claws. Anorith stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Anorith base stats

Anorith has a base stat total of 355, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 95 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 40 (below average). Anorith excels as a physical attacker. Anorith is average speed with a base Speed of 75.

Anorith weaknesses and resistances

As a Rock and Bug-type, Anorith is weak to Water, Rock, Steel-type moves, resists Normal, Poison-type attacks. This gives Anorith 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Anorith abilities

Anorith's abilities include Battle Armor, Swift Swim. Battle Armor protects against critical hits. Its Hidden Ability is Swift Swim, which doubles Speed during rain.

Anorith moves and learnset

Anorith can learn 76 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 35 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 17 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), X Scissor (Bug, 80 power), Rock Slide (Rock, 75 power), Bug Bite (Bug, 60 power). For coverage, Anorith can learn Earth Power (Ground), Body Slam (Normal), Dig (Ground).

Training Anorith

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Anorith can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Anorith yields 1 Attack EV. It has a slow then very fast growth rate and requires approximately 7,936 steps to hatch from an Egg. Anorith belongs to the Water3 egg group. Anorith is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Anorith → Armaldo).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Anorith. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Anorith, or use the team builder to see how Anorith fits into your squad.

Tools for Anorith
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