Armaldo (Pokémon)

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Anorith #347: Anorith
Pokémon
#349: Feebas Feebas
Armaldo
アーマルド Armaldo
#348
348Armaldo.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type
Rock Bug
Category
Plate Pokémon
Abilities
Battle Armor Swift Swim
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
600,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#136
Regional Browser numbers
Oblivia
R-270 N-141
Height
4'11"
Imperial
1.5 m
Metric
Weight
150.4 lbs.
Imperial
68.2 kg
Metric
Dex color
Gray
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F348.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding
Water 3 group 31 cycles
(7905 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
2
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 199 Battle Exp.: 1991*

Armaldo (Japanese: アーマルド Armaldo) is a dual-type Rock/Bug fossil Pokémon.

It evolves from Anorith starting at level 40, after it is revived from a Claw Fossil.

Biology

Armaldo is a fossilized, prehistoric Pokémon no longer found in the wild, and must be evolved from an Anorith resurrected from a Claw Fossil.

Physiology

Armaldo is a bipedal, amphibious Pokémon, somewhat resembling a mantis shrimp and covered with thick, heavy-duty plates.

It is mainly colored blue, with accents of yellow, black, white and red. Additionally, Armaldo’s eyes, like its pre-evolution, extend from the sides of its head. Hower, they are not beady and instead oblong in shape. Armaldo also retains the black pattern on its head present in its pre-evolution. Armaldo has a long neck, with the lobes that were present on the sides of Anorith’s body there, although there are now three pairs instead of four. Armaldo has a yellow lower jaw, and a continuation of the yellow coloration on the rims of the armor on its underside. The yellow patterning encircles the holes on the armor of the underside out of which Armaldo’s blue-and-black-tipped, segmented blade-like arms extend. The yellow rim on the shell underside culminates on Armaldo’s lower belly, although there is also yellow rimming on the fin-like, triangular "wings" on Armaldo’s sides. Armaldo’s legs are thick, with black-colored knees and two toes. Armaldo’s long tail is similar to that of Lugia’s in shape, although blue with black fins.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Armaldo's claws have the power to punch through a steel slab. Armaldo's claws can also be freely extended or contracted, Armaldo is encased in a sturdy body, so attacks will only bounce off harmlessly. Armaldo has access to a variety of claw-based moves such as X-Scissor, Aerial Ace, Slash etc. Since Armaldo is fully evolved, it is capable of learning powerful moves such as Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

When bothered, Armaldo responds with powerful attacks. It calms itself down afterwards by eating good food. An amphibious Pokémon, it usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean.

Habitat

The exact habitat of Armaldo is unknown, but so far Claw Fossils are only found in the Hoenn and Sinnoh regions.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Armaldo in the anime

Major appearances

Another Armaldo made an appearance in Where's Armaldo?.

Minor appearances

Armaldo premiered in a movie that was shown in Lights, Camerupt, Action. Its role in the movie was defending a castle where a Kirlia princess was held captive.

Along with several other prehistoric Pokémon, Armaldo made an appearance in Wild in the Streets.

Another one appeared in Dealing With Defensive Types!.

Another Armaldo appears in DP183, under the ownership of Nando. It faces Ash's Quilava in battle, drawing with it.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG102 Armaldo Ash's Pokédex Armaldo, the Plate Pokémon. Armaldo can withstand any attack with its hard shell. It is thought to have been able to break even stones with its powerful claws.

In the manga

An Armaldo is seen under Mack's ownership, which he apparently uses to Surf around (and dive to save Tabitha), despite Armaldo not being capable of using the moves.

In the TCG

Main article: Armaldo (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: An Armaldo serves a mentor to the future Guildmaster Wigglytuff while he was still an Igglybuff. Initially reluctant due to Igglybuff's devil-may-care attitude, he takes him on as an apprentice after sensing a powerful intuition from the baby Pokémon, and eventually grows close to the young child. He tends to lampshade many RPG staples, such as traps and bosses, but is just as easily fooled by them. Armaldo is in fact an outlaw, and is caught after clearing the Fortune Ravine. Igglybuff protests wildly, and is about to unleash a powerful Hyper Voice (the first show of his infamous temper), until Armaldo calms him down and explains the situation; he gives the still-protesting Igglybuff a Defend Globe (the first treasure they pair found on their first adventure) as a gift to remember him by, and willingly gives himself up to the authorities. This story serves as the backdrop for the second special episode, Igglybuff the Prodigy.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
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 Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
LeafGreen
Generation IV
Diamond It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black しんかして ちじょうで くらすように なった。ぜんしんが がんじょうな よろいに おおわれている。
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Evolve Anorith
Emerald
None Evolve Anorith
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Anorith
Platinum
None Evolve Anorith
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Evolve Anorith  (HeartGold only)
Pal Park
Sea
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Evolve from Anorith
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 18
Forever Level 67
Pair Trozei
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Anorith
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Evolve from Anorith
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Oblivia Ruins
Ice Temple

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
75
135 - 182 260 - 354
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
495
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/2 ★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
15/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
00Start Harden Normal Status 0000 —% 30
00Start Mud Sport Ground Status 0000 —% 15
00Start Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
077 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000 —% 15
1313 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
1919 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
2525 Protect Normal Status 0000 —% 10
3131 AncientPower Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
3737 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 02020 09595% 20
4646 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
5555 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 09090% 10
6767 Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 09595% 10
7373 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Armaldo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Armaldo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Claw Sharpen Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM23 Knock Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Canon Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM76 Insect Opposition Bug Special 03030 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Smooth Over Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Steel Sprite.png TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Armaldo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Armaldo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Armaldo can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Armaldo cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Armaldo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Armaldo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS348.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani348.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 348.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Treasure Sea
Phrases
51%-100% HP I offer a good balance of offense and defense!
26%-50% HP I don't like this. What's left of my health is half...
1%-25% HP I can't put up with this... My claws are cracking...
Level up Leveled up! Let me at my foes so I can skewer them!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Leveled up! Let me at my foes so I can skewer them!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 348.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Rock  Rock Assist.png
( Rock )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Cut 4 field move.png
(Cut ×4)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Anorith
Unevolved
Anorith
 Rock  Bug 
Rare Candy
Level 40


Armaldo
First evolution
Armaldo
 Rock  Bug 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 348.png Spr 3e 348.png Spr 3f 348.png Spr b 3r 348.png
Spr 3r 348 s.png Spr 3e 348 s.png Spr 3f 348 s.png Spr b 3r 348 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 348.png Spr 4p 348.png Spr 4h 348.png Spr b 4d 348.png
Spr 4d 348 s.png Spr 4p 348 s.png Spr 4h 348 s.png Spr b 4d 348 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 348.png Spr 5b2 348.png Spr b 5b 348.png
Spr 5b 348 s.png Spr 5b2 348 s.png Spr b 5b 348 s.png
Armaldo For other sprites and images, please see Armaldo images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Armaldo and its pre-evolution, Anorith, are the only Template:Type2 Pokémon with genders that are not in the Bug egg group.
  • Armaldo cannot learn Surf or Dive, despite its Emerald Pokédex entry, its presence in the Water 3 Egg Group, the fact that it's seen swimming with someone on its back on the Pokémon Adventures manga, its location in Pal Park, and certain Trainers with Armaldo that know Surf. Furthermore, in each Mystery Dungeon, Armaldo cannot naturally move over water while its pre-evolution Anorith can.
  • Armaldo, its pre-evolution Anorith, Azurill and Castform are the only non-Water-type Pokémon which learn Water Gun by leveling up.
    • Although Armaldo and its pre-evolution are the only Pokémon of the above that cannot become a Water-type.

Origin

It appears to be based upon the Anomalocaris, although it shares some physical traits with dinosaurs.

Name origin

Armaldo's name possibly originated from a corruption of armor; however, it could also be a combination of armor and armadillo.

In other languages

Anorith #347: Anorith
Pokémon
#349: Feebas Feebas
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