Armaldo (Japanese: アーマルド Armaldo) is a dual-type Rock/Bug Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Anorith starting at level 40, after it is revived from a Claw Fossil.
Biology
Armaldo is a bipedal, amphibious Pokémon that somewhat resembles a mantis shrimp. It is covered with thick, grayish-blue plates. There are 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, punch through a steel slab, and take down prey. Furthermore, they can be freely extended or retracted. It is considered to be the ancestor of some Bug-type Pokémon.
In the anime
Major appearances
Armaldo made its main series debut in Lights, Camerupt, Action!, where it was seen in a movie that was shown by Elijah. Its role in the movie was defending a castle where a Kirlia princess was held captive.
In Where's Armaldo?, a newly evolved Armaldo was captured by Team Rocket, but it ended up going on a rampage.
In Wild in the Streets!, an Armaldo escaped the Oreburgh Mining Museum with the help of a rampaging Aerodactyl. It was briefly captured by Team Rocket, but it was then recalled back into its Poké Ball.
In Dealing With Defensive Types!, an Armaldo sent Team Rocket blasting off from the Canalave Gym.
In League Unleashed!, Nando used an Armaldo during his battle against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference. It battled and defeated Staraptor before battling Quilava, which resulted in a double knockout.
Minor appearances
Armaldo debuted in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, an Armaldo was part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past. Another was living in the Tree of Beginning.
In Sobbing Sobble!, James pulled an Armaldo from the Rocket Prize Master. He used it to battle Ash and Goh, but they ended up blasting off.
Pokédex entries
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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 and is thought to have been able to break even stones with its powerful claws.
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Armaldo
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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
Pokémon Adventures
In No Armaldo Is an Island, Blaise apparently uses an Armaldo to Surf around and Dive to save Tabitha, despite Armaldo not being capable of using said moves.
The Battle Tower rented an Armaldo, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
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 acknowledge many RPG staples, such as traps and bosses but is just as easily fooled by them. Eventually, it is revealed that Armaldo is 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.
- He later reappears in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, where another Igglybuff requests the player to deliver a Tiny Reviver Seed to Armaldo. Upon delivery, Armaldo muses about another Igglybuff he knew that had become a respected guildmaster.
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Pokédex entries
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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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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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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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Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
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It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
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| Pearl
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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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It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
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| White
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It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
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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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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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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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Crown Tundra #186
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Hisui
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After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating.
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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.
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It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
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In side games
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Stats
Base stats
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Range
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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
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Armaldo's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds
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Base HP: 54
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Base Defense: 57
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Armaldo appears to be based upon the Anomalocaris, although it shares some physical traits with dinosaurs.
Name origin
Armaldo may be a combination of armado (Spanish for armored), Anomalocaris, and possibly shield or ald (Old Saxon for old).
In other languages
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アーマルド Armaldo
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From Anomalocaris, armado, and possibly shield or ald
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 French
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Armaldo
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Spanish
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Armaldo
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 German
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Armaldo
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Italian
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Armaldo
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Korean
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아말도 Amaldo
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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太古盔甲 Tàigǔkuījiǎ
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From 太古 tàigǔ and 盔甲 kuījiǎ
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 Cantonese Chinese
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太古盔甲 Taaigúkwāigaap
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From 太古 taaigú and 盔甲 kwāigaap
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आर्माल्डो Armaldo
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Transcription of English name
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Армальдо Armal'do
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Transcription of English name
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อามัลโด Amando
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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For other sprites and images, please see Armaldo images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
