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.
Anorith was regenerated from a prehistoric fossil. This primitive Pokémon once lived in warm seas. It grips its prey firmly between its two large claws.
Anorith is said to be a type of Pokémon predecessor, with eight wings at the sides of its body. This Pokémon swam in the primordial sea by undulating these eight wings.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Poison |
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 2x100-120%KO Rock Throw 2x88-105%KO | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Tyrunt RockDragon | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Amaura builds →Rock Tomb 2x70-83% Rock Throw 2x55-68% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x78-93% Metal Claw 2x67-80% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Relicanth builds →Surf 2x84-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x89-107%KO Water Gun 2x44-53% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Frillish WaterGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Frillish builds →Surf 2x107-127%KO Bubble Beam 2x78-93% Bubble 2x49-60% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x97-114%KO Rock Tomb 2x71-86% Metal Claw 2x63-76% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x100-119%KO Magnet Bomb 2x48-57% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Frillish WaterGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Frillish builds →Surf 2x100-119%KO Bubble Beam 2x76-90% Water Pulse 2x68-81% Bubble 2x48-57% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x96-114%KO Rock Tomb 2x54-65% Metal Claw 2x69-81% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x96-114%KO Rock Slide 2x92-109%KO Rock Tomb 2x76-89% Metal Claw 2x61-73% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x99-118%KO Magnet Bomb 2x47-57% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x54-65% Rock Tomb 2x54-65% Smack Down 2x45-53% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x94-112%KO Rock Tomb 2x54-64% Metal Claw 2x68-81% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x97-115%KO Rock Slide 2x94-112%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-88% Metal Claw 2x65-77% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x123-146%KO Mirror Shot 2x101-119%KO Magnet Bomb 2x49-58% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x51-62% Rock Tomb 2x51-62% Smack Down 2x45-54% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x96-113%KO Rock Tomb 2x55-66% Metal Claw 2x71-84% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x99-117%KO Rock Slide 2x93-110%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-88% Metal Claw 2x65-77% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x124-146%KO Mirror Shot 2x102-121%KO Magnet Bomb 2x49-59% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x52-62% Rock Tomb 2x52-62% Smack Down 2x46-55% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x98-116%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-66% Metal Claw 2x70-83% | ||
 Registeel Steel | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 120 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Registeel builds →Flash Cannon 2x105-124%KO Iron Head 2x105-124%KO Ancient Power 2x52-62% Rock Tomb 2x52-62% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x124-146%KO Iron Head 2x100-118%KO Rock Slide 2x94-110%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-88% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Shieldon builds →Stone Edge 2x86-102%KO Iron Head 2x70-83% Ancient Power 2x53-63% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x94-111%KO Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Metal Claw 2x68-81% | ||
Registeel Steel | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 120 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Registeel builds →Flash Cannon 2x103-122%KO Iron Head 2x103-122%KO Ancient Power 2x51-61% Rock Tomb 2x51-61% | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x122-143%KO Iron Head 2x96-114%KO Rock Slide 2x92-108%KO Rock Tomb 2x73-86% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Shieldon builds →Stone Edge 2x85-100%KO Iron Head 2x68-81% Ancient Power 2x52-62% Rock Tomb 2x52-62% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Tyranitar can KO Anorith with Stone Edge (312-368%). Gastrodon threatens a KO with Scald (143-169%). Bisharp's Sucker Punch also KOs at 119-141%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x312-368%KO Pursuit63-74% Crunch125-147%KO Superpower125-147%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x143-169%KO | ||
 Bisharp DarkSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Bisharp builds →Sucker Punch119-141%KO Knock Off111-131%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Terrakion builds →Close Combat147-173%KO Rock Slide 2x184-217%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Swampert builds →Earthquake120-142%KO Scald 2x103-121%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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
Breeding
Breed Anorith with 29 breeding partners from the Water3 egg group. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Cross Poison, Curse and 6 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Anorith Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.
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Moves
You'll want to breed for Aqua Jet and Cross Poison 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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Anorith in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No searching required for Anorith. You receive it at Rustboro 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Anorith Guide
At 355 BST, Anorith is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Armaldo before bringing it to any serious fight.
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves