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| * Armaldo and its {{p|Anorith|pre-evolution}} are the [[List of Pokémon with reversed type combinations|only Pokémon]] with the Bug/Rock combination to have Rock as its primary type.
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| * Armaldo and its pre-evolution are the only Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Swift Swim}} that are also weak to {{t|Water}}. | | * Armaldo and its pre-evolution are the only Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Swift Swim}} that are also weak to {{t|Water}}. |
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Revision as of 23:37, 5 September 2015
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 bipedal, amphibious Pokémon, somewhat resembling a mantis shrimp. It is covered with thick, grayish-blue plates. There accents of yellow, black, white, and red throughout its body. Its oblong eyes protrude from the sides of its head. A black pattern with two red, teardrop-shaped spots covered the center of its head and a yellow lower jaw. Three pairs of wing-like appendages extend from the sides of its long, thick neck. A plate of armor on its back has four short spikes and two triangular, yellow-rimmed wings extending from underneath. Its scaled chest and belly are rimmed with yellow lines as well, and there are two large yellow plates in the center of its chest. Its segmented arms extend from holes in these plates, each with a large, black claw. The legs are also segmented, with black knees. A pair of black fins tips its long tail.
In ancient times, Armaldo lived on land by the water's-edge, and dived into the ocean to hunt for prey. The large wings on its back were used for swimming, while its thick shell protected it from enemy attacks. Its strong claws can break stones and punch through a steel slab. Furthermore, they can be freely extended or retracted.
In the anime
Major 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.
Armaldo had a major appearance in Where's Armaldo?
Along with several other prehistoric Pokémon, Armaldo made an appearance in Wild in the Streets!
Another Armaldo appeared in Dealing With Defensive Types!
Another Armaldo appeared in League Unleashed!, under the ownership of Nando. It faced Ash's Quilava in a battle, drawing with it.
Minor appearances
Armaldo first appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.
An Armaldo appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew living in the Tree of Beginning. Also, one appeared in the opening of the movie.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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AG102
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Armaldo
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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Pokémon
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DP183
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Armaldo
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Armaldo, the Plate Pokémon, and the evolved form of Anorith. After Anorith evolves into Armaldo, it proceeds to live on land and an armor-like shell surrounds its entire body.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
An Armaldo is seen under Blaise'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)
In the TFG
One Armaldo figure has been released.
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 the pair found on their first adventure) as a gift to remember him by, and Armaldo willingly gives himself up to the authorities. This story serves as the backdrop for the second Special Episode, Igglybuff the Prodigy.
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Spoilers end here.
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Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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Armaldo usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings.
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FireRed
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Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
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LeafGreen
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Generation V
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Black
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It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
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White
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Black 2
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It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
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Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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125
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117 - 194
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229 - 383
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 495
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Armaldo in Generation VI
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Armaldo 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 Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white 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
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- 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 moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Trivia
- Armaldo and its pre-evolution are the only Pokémon with the Ability Swift Swim that are also weak to Water.
Origin
It appears to be based upon the Anomalocaris, although it shares some physical traits with dinosaurs.
Name origin
Armaldo may be a corruption of armor, a combination of armor and armadillo, or a combination of "armor" and "ald", an old Saxon word meaning "old".
In other languages
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Meaning
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Japanese
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アーマルド Armaldo
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From Anomalocaris, armor, and armadillo
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French
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Armaldo
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Armaldo
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Same as English name
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German
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Armaldo
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Armaldo
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Same as English name
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Korean
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아말도 Armaldo
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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太古盔甲 Tàigǔkuījiǎ
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Means "Immemorial armor"
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Hindi
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आर्माल्डो Armaldo
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Transliteration of English name
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External links
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