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.
ARMALDO usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In Emerald, Moltres's Flamethrower hits Armaldo for 49-57%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin5-6% Earthquake33-39% Explosion27-32% Psychic23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Moltres builds →Flamethrower49-57% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Gyarados builds →Earthquake33-39% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin5-6% Explosion23-27% Earthquake19-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Charizard builds →Fire Blast54-64% | ||
Emerald 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 19 partners from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Knock Off, Rapid Spin, Rock Slide and 1 more.
Emerald Armaldo Best Moveset
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Swords Dance, Armaldo threatens a wide range with max HP and Attack EVs and Leftovers backing every hit.
Best Build
Armaldo best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Hidden Power Bug
- Rock Blast
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Armaldo gets Knock Off and Rapid Spin exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Rock Slide and Ancient Power.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Armaldo in Emerald
You're catching Anorith first, not Armaldo. Anorith appears but it's a rare spawn in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Armaldo in Emerald
Step 1Catch AnorithRustboro City - Devon CorporationGift from NPC Lv.20 CityLimitedMidRevive Claw Fossil
Step 2Armaldo ✓
Armaldo Guide
In Emerald, 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. Hiddenpowerbug with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Emerald, Armaldo's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Metagross (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In Emerald, 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 Emerald, 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.
For Emerald, the core moveset is Hiddenpowerbug, Rock Blast, Swords Dance, and Knock Off. Hiddenpowerbug leads at 18% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
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- 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