Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Waters Edge
- Growth Rate
- Slow Then Very Fast
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water3
- Hatch Counter
- 30 cycles (~7,936 steps)
- Base Experience
- 173
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk
- Height
- 1.5 m (4'11")
- Weight
- 68.2 kg (150.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Rock/Bug dual typing.
Protects against critical hits.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Generation VII
It lived on land and went out into the sea to hunt for prey. Its sharp claws were its greatest weapon.
Armaldo adapted from living in water to living on land. It has been determined that it is the ancestor of some bug Pokémon.
Generation VIII
After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating.
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.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V, VI)
Generation III
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.
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.
ARMALDO usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings.
Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
Generation IV
It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
Generation V
It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Generation VI
Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
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.
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.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 13 | Smack DownSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 19 | Water Gun | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 25 | Metal Claw | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 25 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 29 | Brine | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 46 | Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 53 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 55 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 64 | Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| 67 | Crush Claw | nor | P | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| 73 | X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
49 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Brine | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Brutal Swing | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Cross Poison | poi | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Flash Cannon | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Liquidation | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Polish | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smack DownSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
21 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Liquidation | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Meteor BeamSTAB | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Armaldo
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Armaldo
Armaldo is a Rock and Bug-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Armaldo Base Stats
Armaldo has a base stat total of 495, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
