In Pokémon Pokopia, the Malicious Armor can be crafted using an Armor fragment and an Iron Ingot. Ditto learns the recipe for Malicious Armor upon obtaining an Armor fragment for the first time. Malicious Armor is needed to create the "Malicious knight's shrine" Habitat for Ceruledge.
The Malicious Armor appeared in PT16 inside an abandoned building. While being attacked by a Gengar, a ShinyCharcadet felt compelled to touch the armor and evolved into Ceruledge as a result.