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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x93-112%KO Rock Tomb 2x53-65% Water Gun 2x47-56% | ||
 Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodLilycove City Surfing | ||
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x84-100%KO Rock Throw 2x69-82% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x75-88% Metal Claw 2x65-76% | ||
Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x88-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x49-59% Water Gun 2x43-53% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodLilycove City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Wingull builds →Steel Wing 2x35-43% Water Gun 2x43-53% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x85-100%KO Rock Throw 2x72-85% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x75-90% Metal Claw 2x63-75% | ||
Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x88-105%KO Rock Tomb 2x50-60% Water Gun 2x42-50% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodLilycove City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Wingull builds →Steel Wing 2x37-43% Water Gun 2x47-55% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | A | |
 Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Regirock builds →Rock Tomb 2x96-114%KO Rock Throw 2x78-93% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x82-97% Rock Throw 2x69-81% Rollout 2x45-53% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x120-142%KO Rock Tomb 2x76-89% Metal Claw 2x61-73% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Surskit builds →Bubble Beam 2x61-73% Bubble 2x41-49% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Regirock builds →Rock Tomb 2x97-115%KO Rock Throw 2x81-96% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x81-96% Rock Throw 2x68-81% Rollout 2x42-50% Rock Blast 2x36-42% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x123-146%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-88% Metal Claw 2x65-77% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Surskit builds →Bubble Beam 2x65-77% Bubble 2x42-50% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Regirock builds →Ancient Power 2x99-117%KO Rock Tomb 2x99-117%KO Rock Throw 2x83-99% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x83-99% Rock Throw 2x71-84% Rollout 2x43-51% Rock Blast 2x37-44% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x124-146%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-88% Metal Claw 2x65-77% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Surskit builds →Bubble Beam 2x65-77% Bubble 2x43-51% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
 Registeel Steel | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 120 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Registeel builds →Ancient Power 2x53-63% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Metal Claw 2x67-80% | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Regirock builds →Ancient Power 2x98-116%KO Rock Tomb 2x98-116%KO Rock Throw 2x83-98% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x83-98% Rock Throw 2x69-83% Rollout 2x44-52% Rock Blast 2x36-43% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x124-147%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-89% Metal Claw 2x64-77% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Registeel Steel | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 120 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Registeel builds →Ancient Power 2x51-61% Rock Tomb 2x51-61% Metal Claw 2x65-77% | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Regirock builds →Ancient Power 2x97-114%KO Rock Tomb 2x97-114%KO Rock Throw 2x82-97% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x121-143%KO Rock Tomb 2x75-89% Water Pulse 2x33-40% Metal Claw 2x63-74% | ||
Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Mudkip builds →Hydro Pump 2x104-123%KO Iron Tail 2x81-95% Surf 2x87-103%KO Waterfall 2x77-91% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Swampert can KO Anorith with Hydro Pump (155-183%). Forretress's Explosion hits Anorith for 61-72%. Gyarados's Earthquake also KOs at 87-103%.
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Swampert builds →Earthquake88-104%KO Ice Beam42-50% Hydro Pump 2x155-183%KO | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin12-15% Explosion61-72% Earthquake49-58% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Gyarados builds →Earthquake87-103%KO | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Anorith View Regirock builds →Explosion93-110%KO Rock Slide 2x169-199%KO Superpower90-106%KO | ||
Ruby & 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 19 breeding partners from the Water3 egg group. Pass egg moves like Knock Off, Rapid Spin, Rock Slide and 1 more to offspring.
Ruby & Sapphire Anorith Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.
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Moves
You'll want to breed for Knock Off and Rapid Spin on Anorith. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Rock Slide and Ancient Power, they expand what Anorith can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Anorith in Ruby & Sapphire
Anorith is a gift in this game. Pick it up at Rustboro City — no wild encounters or spawn rates to deal with. The details below cover exactly when it becomes available.
Best Locations to Catch Anorith in Ruby & 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 Ruby & 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