Stats & Training
Armarouge's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Attack trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Very hard to catch and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Armarouge evolved through the use of a set of armor that belonged to a distinguished warrior. This Pokémon is incredibly loyal.
This Pokémon clads itself in armor that has been fortified by psychic and fire energy, and it shoots blazing fireballs.
Armarouge Weakness
Armarouge is weak to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. 7 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel, Fairy |
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Water is super effective against ArmarougeView Greninja → | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Ground is super effective against ArmarougeView Excadrill → | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Water is super effective against ArmarougeView Starmie → | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Armarouge View Corviknight builds →U Turn14-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Armarouge View Klefki builds →Dazzling Gleam14-16% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Charcadet's line splits into 2 evolutions, and Armarouge is the item path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Charcadet to get eggs. Armarouge and Ceruledge share the same 525 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Armarouge Best Moveset
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Calm Mind, Armarouge threatens a wide range with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Weakness Policy backing every hit.
Best Build
Armarouge best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Armor Cannon
- Psyshock
- Energy Ball
- Calm Mind
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Armor Cannon
- Expanding Force
- Heat Wave
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Armor Cannon
- Energy Ball
- Endure
- Expanding Force
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Expanding Force
- Armor Cannon
- Trick Room
- Protect
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Armarouge cleanly, with Overheat and Armor Cannon anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Armarouge in Legends: Z-A
Armarouge isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Charcadet from Scarlet. The evolution path from Charcadet to Armarouge is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Armarouge in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain CharcadetCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Step 2Armarouge ✓
Armarouge Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Don't let Armarouge's 525 base stat total fool you. Flash Fire is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier as a wallbreaker. Armorcannon with Weakness Policy is the standard set.
In Legends: Z-A, Run Flash Fire on Armarouge. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Armarouge also gets Weak Armor, but they don't compare. On wall sets, Flash Fire pairs with Armarouge's base 100 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
In Legends: Z-A, Armarouge fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Legends: Z-A, the best way to handle Armarouge: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Armarouge has appeared in 2 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves