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Armaldo.

national dex #348 · gen III
BST 495 · rock / bug
Armaldo official artwork
rockbug
#348 · gen III
Profile
HP
75
ATK
125
DEF
100
SPA
70
SPD
80
SPE
45
BST 495 · best Attack 125 · worst Speed 45 · meters scale to 200

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

Typingrockbug
AbilitiesBattle Armor, Swift Swim
Height, weight1.5 m / 68.2 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsWater3
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Dex position
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Armaldo base stats

BST 495 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP75260354
Atk125229383
Def100184328
SpA70130262
SpD80148284
Spe4585207
BST495bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Armaldo 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

Armaldo abilities

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

Armaldo evolution line

2 stages

Best Armaldo moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
rockMeteor BeamSPEC120
rockStone EdgePHYS100
bugX ScissorPHYS80
rockRock SlidePHYS75
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
fightingSuperpowerPHYS120
groundEarthquakePHYS100

Armaldo moves

gen 8 · 83 moves · 13 level-up · 49 TM/HM · 21 tutor
50 moves · Armaldo appears in 12 games
HardenL7Smack DownL13Water GunL19Bug BiteL25Metal ClawL25BrineL29Ancient PowerL37Fury CutterL46ProtectL53SlashL55Rock BlastL64Crush ClawL67X ScissorL73AttractTMBody SlamTMBrick BreakTMBrutal SwingTMBulldozeTMCross PoisonTMDigTMEarth PowerTMEarthquakeTMEndureTMFacadeTMFalse SwipeTMFlash CannonTMGiga ImpactTMHyper BeamTMIron DefenseTMIron TailTMLiquidationTMLow KickTMMeteor BeamtutorMud ShotTMRestTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMRoundTMSandstormTMScreechTMShadow ClawTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMStealth RockTMStomping TantrumTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSuperpowerTMSwords DanceTM
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 46
ProtectnormalSTAT--10Level 53
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 55
Rock BlastSTABrockPHYS2590%10Level 64
Crush ClawnormalPHYS7595%10Level 67
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15Level 73
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BrinewaterSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Brutal SwingdarkPHYS60100%20TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Cross PoisonpoisonPHYS70100%20TM / HM
CutnormalPHYS5095%30TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
Flash CannonsteelSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15TM / HM
LiquidationwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20TM / 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
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smack DownSTABrockPHYS50100%15TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
Stone EdgeSTABrockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
StrengthnormalPHYS80100%15TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SuperpowerfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Water PulsewaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Ancient PowerSTABrockSPEC60100%5Tutor
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15Tutor
LiquidationwaterPHYS85100%10Tutor
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
Meteor BeamSTABrockSPEC12090%10Tutor
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SuperpowerfightingPHYS120100%5Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
Water PulsewaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Armaldo Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating.

Shield

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.

Generation VII2 entries
Ultra Sun

It lived on land and went out into the sea to hunt for prey. Its sharp claws were its greatest weapon.

Ultra Moon

Armaldo adapted from living in water to living on land. It has been determined that it is the ancestor of some bug Pokémon.

Generation VI4 entries
X

Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.

Y

Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.

Omega Ruby

Armaldo’s tough armor makes all attacks bounce off. This Pokémon’s two enormous claws can be freely extended or contracted. They have the power to punch right through a steel slab.

Alpha Sapphire

Armaldo is a Pokémon species that became extinct in prehistoric times. This Pokémon is said to have walked on its hind legs, which would have been more convenient for life on land.

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

It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.

Generation IV2 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby

ARMALDO’s tough armor makes all attacks bounce off. This POKéMON’s two enormous claws can be freely extended or contracted. They have the power to punch right through a steel slab.

Sapphire

ARMALDO is a POKéMON species that became extinct in prehistoric times. This POKéMON is said to have walked on its hind legs, which would have been more convenient for life on land.

Emerald

ARMALDO usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings.

FireRed, LeafGreen

Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.

Armaldo species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorGray
ShapeUpright
HabitatWaters Edge
Height1.5 m (4'11")
Weight68.2 kg (150.4 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 experience173
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#348
Hoenn#136
Conquest#172
Hoenn (ORAS)#141
Alola (USUM)#234
Akala (USUM)#135
Crown Tundra#186
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBulky physical attacker125 Atk / 70 SpA
Best statAttack 125excellent
Speed tier45 Speslow
Defensive load3 weak / 2 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Armaldo

Armaldo is a Rock and Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating. Armaldo stands 1.5 m (4'11") tall and weighs 68.2 kg (150.4 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Armaldo base stats

Armaldo has a base stat total of 495, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 45 (below average). Armaldo serves as a bulky physical attacker. Armaldo is slow with a base Speed of 45.

Armaldo weaknesses and resistances

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

Armaldo abilities

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

Armaldo moves and learnset

Armaldo can learn 83 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 49 via TM/HM, and 21 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), X Scissor (Bug, 80 power), Rock Slide (Rock, 75 power). For coverage, Armaldo can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Superpower (Fighting).

Training Armaldo

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Armaldo can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Armaldo yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a slow then very fast growth rate and requires approximately 7,936 steps to hatch from an Egg. Armaldo belongs to the Water3 egg group. Armaldo 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 Armaldo. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Armaldo, or use the team builder to see how Armaldo fits into your squad.

Tools for Armaldo
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