At 355 BST, Anorith is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Armaldo before bringing it to any serious fight.

What is Anorith weak to?

In Black & White, watch for Milotic (Water), Golem (Rock), and Steelix (Steel) when using Anorith. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.

What is the best ability for Anorith?

Anorith gets Swift Swim and Battle Armor. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.

What is Anorith's hidden ability?

In Black & White, Anorith's hidden ability is Swift Swim. Doubles Speed during rain. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

What role does Anorith play in battle?

Anorith is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Anorith - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

75Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Anorith's Attack does the work, Sp. Atk pays the price. But you're still getting 1 Attack EV per KO. Tough to catch, on a standard growth curve.

Base Stats

Avg

HP45

Attack95

Defense50

Sp. Atk40

Sp. Def50

Speed75

Total355

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Erratic600,000 XP

Height0.7 m

Weight12.5 kg

Base XP71

Abilities

Battle Armor

Protects against critical hits.

Swift SwimHA

Doubles Speed during rain.

EV Yield

HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training source

Pokedex Entries

A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.

Anorith Weakness

Anorith's Rock/Bug typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Rock, and Steel. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.

Anorith Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Water, Rock, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Normal, Poison

Type ChartVulnerable

3Weak

2Resist

0Immune

Score-4

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Water Rock Steel

½xResist

Normal Poison

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (7)

Fire Ice Flying Bug Grass Psychic Dark

How to Beat Anorith in Black & White (Best Counters)

Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Anorith Ancient Power 2x 80-95% Rock Throw 2x 88-105%KO View Archen builds →
Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Water GunLv. 1 Aqua JetLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Anorith Ancient Power 2x 63-75% Water Gun 2x 47-55% Aqua Jet 2x 58-70% Rollout 2x 47-55% View Tirtouga builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Water GunLv. 10 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Anorith Water Gun 2x 63-75% Rollout 2x 28-35% View Omanyte builds →
Panpour Water	D
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves ScaldLv. 22 Water GunLv. 10 Damage vs Anorith Scald 2x 85-100%KO Water Gun 2x 47-55% View Panpour builds →
Oshawott Water	D
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves Razor ShellLv. 17 Water PulseLv. 23 Water GunLv. 7 Damage vs Anorith Razor Shell 2x 80-95% Water Pulse 2x 72-85% Water Gun 2x 50-60% View Oshawott builds →

Black & White Evolution

Anorith is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Armaldo. Check the evolution method below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are slow to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 140 total stats over Anorith. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#347Anorith

Level 40

#348Armaldo

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Anorith

RockBug

Armaldo

RockBug

75+30

ATK

125+30

DEF

100+50

SP.ATK

70+30

SP.DEF

80+30

SPE

45-30

BST

355D-Tier

495C-Tier+140

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Moderate

Breed Anorith with 25 breeding partners from the Water3 egg group. Pass egg moves like Cross Poison, Curse, Iron Defense and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Water3

Gender

♂87.5%♀12.5%

Hatch Time

30 cycles·7,710 steps

Moderate~8 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

8moves

Breed With (best first)

Black & White Anorith Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.

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Moves

You'll want to breed for Cross Poison and Curse on Anorith. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from X-Scissor and Rock Slide, they expand what Anorith can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Harden

———30Normal

Lv 1

Scratch

—4010035Normal

Lv 7

Mud Sport

———15Ground

Lv 13

Water Gun

—4010025Water

Lv 19

Metal Claw

—509535Steel

Lv 25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

Lv 31

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

Lv 37

Fury Cutter

—209520Bug

Lv 43

Slash

—7010020Normal

Lv 49

Rock Blast

D259010Rock

Lv 55

Crush Claw

—759510Normal

Lv 61

X-Scissor

C8010015Bug

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM28

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM54

False Swipe

—4010040Normal

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM01

Hone Claws

D——15Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM69

Rock Polish

D——20Rock

TM80

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM94

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

—609510Rock

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM37

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

TM23

Smack Down

—5010015Rock

TM76

Struggle Bug

—3010020Bug

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

C——30Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM81

X-Scissor

C8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Egg

Cross Poison

C7010020Poison

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Iron Defense

D——15Steel

Egg

Knock Off

C6510020Dark

Egg

Rapid Spin

D5010040Normal

Egg

Sand Attack

——10015Ground

Egg

Screech

——8540Normal

Egg

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Tutor Moves

Anorith can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 4

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Gen 4

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

Gen 4

String Shot

——9540Bug

How to Get Anorith in Black & White

No searching required for Anorith. You receive it at Nacrene City from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.

Best Locations to Catch Anorith in Black & White

Nacrene City - Nacrene Museum

WhiteGift from NPC Lv.25 City

LimitedMid

AnyRevive Claw Fossil

Nacrene City - Nacrene Museum

BlackGift from NPC Lv.25 City

LimitedMid

AnyRevive Claw Fossil

Anorith Guide

At 355 BST, Anorith is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Armaldo before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Black & White, watch for Milotic (Water), Golem (Rock), and Steelix (Steel) when using Anorith. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Anorith gets Swift Swim and Battle Armor. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
In Black & White, Anorith's hidden ability is Swift Swim. Doubles Speed during rain. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Anorith is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Game Availability

Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Anorith appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Ancient Power 2x 65-78% Rock Tomb 2x 99-117%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Anorith Ancient Power 2x 77-91% Rock Tomb 2x 103-122%KO Rock Throw 2x 84-100%KO View Archen builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Tomb 2x 51-61% View Shieldon builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Water GunLv. 10 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Anorith Rock Tomb 2x 51-61% Water Gun 2x 58-70% Rollout 2x 29-35% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Tomb 2x 81-96% View Kabuto builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Ancient Power 2x 68-81% Rock Tomb 2x 101-119%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Anorith Ancient Power 2x 78-92% Rock Tomb 2x 108-127%KO Rock Throw 2x 91-108%KO View Archen builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 28 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Ancient Power 2x 51-62% Rock Tomb 2x 51-62% View Shieldon builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves ScaldTM55 BrineLv. 28 Rock TombTM39 Water GunLv. 10 Damage vs Anorith Scald 2x 117-138%KO Brine 2x 97-115%KO Rock Tomb 2x 51-62% Water Gun 2x 62-73% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves ScaldTM55 Rock TombTM39 Aqua JetLv. 31 Damage vs Anorith Scald 2x 81-96% Rock Tomb 2x 81-96% Aqua Jet 2x 55-65% View Kabuto builds →

Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Mirror ShotLv. 30 Metal ClawLv. 14 RolloutLv. 6 Damage vs Anorith Mirror Shot 2x 44-52% Metal Claw 2x 52-62% Rollout 2x 21-25% View Ferroseed builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Ancient Power 2x 67-79% Rock Tomb 2x 105-124%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Anorith Ancient Power 2x 78-93% Rock Tomb 2x 110-131%KO Rock Throw 2x 93-110%KO View Archen builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 28 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Ancient Power 2x 55-66% Rock Tomb 2x 55-66% View Shieldon builds →
Klink Steel	D
Available Move Moves Gear GrindLv. 16 Damage vs Anorith Gear Grind 2x 55-66% View Klink builds →

Cobalion SteelFighting	C
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 37 Flash CannonTM91 Metal ClawLv. 13 Damage vs Anorith Iron Head 2x 117-138%KO Flash Cannon 2x 117-138%KO Metal Claw 2x 74-88% View Cobalion builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonTM91 Mirror ShotLv. 30 Metal ClawLv. 14 RolloutLv. 6 Damage vs Anorith Flash Cannon 2x 50-59% Mirror Shot 2x 40-47% Metal Claw 2x 50-59% Rollout 2x 21-25% View Ferroseed builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Rock Slide 2x 122-144%KO Ancient Power 2x 64-75% Rock Tomb 2x 98-116%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Flash CannonTM91 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Anorith Flash Cannon 2x 66-78% Rock Slide 2x 64-75% Ancient Power 2x 50-59% Rock Tomb 2x 50-59% View Shieldon builds →
Klink Steel	D
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonTM91 Mirror ShotLv. 36 Gear GrindLv. 16 Damage vs Anorith Flash Cannon 2x 71-84% Mirror Shot 2x 58-69% Gear Grind 2x 50-59% View Klink builds →

Cobalion SteelFighting	C
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 37 Flash CannonTM91 Metal ClawLv. 13 Damage vs Anorith Iron Head 2x 118-140%KO Flash Cannon 2x 118-140%KO Metal Claw 2x 75-89% View Cobalion builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 43 Flash CannonTM91 Mirror ShotLv. 30 Metal ClawLv. 14 Damage vs Anorith Iron Head 2x 77-91% Flash Cannon 2x 49-57% Mirror Shot 2x 41-49% Metal Claw 2x 50-60% View Ferroseed builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 42 Flash CannonTM91 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Damage vs Anorith Iron Head 2x 68-80% Flash Cannon 2x 68-80% Rock Slide 2x 65-77% Ancient Power 2x 53-63% View Shieldon builds →
Klink Steel	D
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonTM91 Mirror ShotLv. 36 Gear GrindLv. 16 Damage vs Anorith Flash Cannon 2x 72-86% Mirror Shot 2x 60-71% Gear Grind 2x 53-63% View Klink builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	D
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Metal ClawLv. 25 Damage vs Anorith Rock Tomb 2x 58-69% Metal Claw 2x 72-86% View Pawniard builds →