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.
Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
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 |
In X & Y, Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (85-100%). Gastrodon deals 66-77% with Scald.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x85-100%KO Pursuit17-20% Crunch34-40% Superpower34-40% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x66-77% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse42-49% Scald 2x83-98% Blizzard38-45% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Armaldo View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x45-53% U Turn38-45% Superpower44-52% Knock Off24-28% | ||
X & Y 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 29 partners from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Cross Poison, Curse and 6 more.
X & Y Armaldo Best Moveset
Battlearmor gives Armaldo passive value while it walls. Impish nature boosts Defense, max HP and Defense EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Armaldo best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- X Scissor
- Low Kick
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- X Scissor
- Stone Edge
- Swords Dance
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Armaldo gets Aqua Jet and Cross Poison 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 X & Y
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 X & Y
Step 1Catch AnorithAmbrette Town - Fossil LabYGift from NPC Lv.20 CityLimitedMidRevive Claw FossilAmbrette Town - Fossil LabXGift from NPC Lv.20 CityLimitedMidRevive Claw Fossil
Step 2Armaldo ✓
Armaldo Guide
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, Armaldo's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Metagross (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, Armaldo fills the wallbreaker role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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 X & Y, 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