Stats & Training
Armaldo's all-in on Attack at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Attack EVs and follows a standard growth curve.
It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Armaldo Weakness
Armaldo is weak to Water, Rock, and Steel. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Armaldo can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Armaldo for 39-46%. Terrakion deals 77-90% with Stone Edge.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit16-18% Crunch31-36% Superpower30-36% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Excadrill builds →Earthquake39-46% Rapid Spin7-8% Rock Slide 2x39-46% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Terrakion builds →Close Combat45-53% Stone Edge 2x77-90% | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Politoed builds →Scald 2x58-68% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Armaldo is the evolved form of Anorith. Breeding produces Anorith eggs, and they're slow to hatch. Evolving from Anorith gave Armaldo the biggest boost in Defense (+50), bringing the total to 495 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Armaldo to get Anorith eggs using 25 partners from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Cross Poison, Curse, Iron Defense and 5 more.
Black & White Armaldo Best Moveset
For a defensive wall, Armaldo wants spread EVs and Leftovers. The Impish nature tilts toward physical wall duty, and Battlearmor contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Armaldo best EVs are Defense and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- X Scissor
- Rock Blast
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Armaldo gets Cross Poison and Curse exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Stone Edge and X-Scissor.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Armaldo in Black & White
Armaldo doesn't appear wild. Catch Anorith instead, it shows up but it's a rare spawn. Evolve it at level 40 to get Armaldo. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Armaldo in Black & White
Step 1Catch AnorithNacrene City - Nacrene MuseumWhiteGift from NPC Lv.25 CityLimitedMidAnyRevive Claw FossilNacrene City - Nacrene MuseumBlackGift from NPC Lv.25 CityLimitedMidAnyRevive Claw Fossil
Step 2Armaldo ✓
Armaldo Guide
In Black & White, Don't let Armaldo's 495 base stat total fool you. Swift Swim is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Rapid Spin with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black & White, Armaldo's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Metagross (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In Black & White, Run Swift Swim on Armaldo. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Armaldo also gets Battle Armor, but they don't compare. On wall sets, Swift Swim pairs with Armaldo's base 100 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
In Black & White, Armaldo fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Black & White, Swift Swim is the hidden ability. It doubles Speed during rain. Worth hunting for if you want Armaldo to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
Armaldo first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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