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Anorith

Old Shrimp Pokémon

Anorith official artwork
Official art

Anorith is a Rock/Bug-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Steel and Water, with a base stat total of 355. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
12.5 kg 27.6 lbs
Base stat total
355 Higher than 32% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
Anorith can swim swiftly by pulling its eight wings through the water like oars on a boat. This Pokémon is an ancestor of modern bug Pokémon.
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Base stats

HP45120–152200–294
Atk95103–161175–317
Def5063–11294–218
SpA4054–10176–196
SpD5063–11294–218
Spe7585–139139–273
Total355Higher than 32% of Pokémon
HP45Atk95Def50Spe75SpD50SpA40

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

RockBugshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Rock (because of Bug)Steel (because of Rock)Water (because of Rock)

Resists

½×
Normal (because of Rock)Poison (because of Rock)
Takes normal damage from 13 types
FightingFlyingGroundBugGhostFireGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 75); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Anorith outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Anorith against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
139Anorith · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
127Anorith · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95Anorith · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexLC

Evolution

Moves

Level up 13

1Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20
1HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30
4Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
8Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
12Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
16Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
20Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
24BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.WaterSpec65100%10
28SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
32Crush Claw50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.NormalPhys7595%10
36Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
41ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
44X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM / HM / TR 25

HM01CutNo additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30
HM06Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
TMSwords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TMDigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TMRock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TMFalse SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TMSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TMBrick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TMRock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TMAerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TMWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TMBrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.WaterSpec65100%10
TMRock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2.RockStatus——20
TMX-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TMStealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

Egg moves 8

EggAqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
EggCross PoisonHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys70100%20
EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggIron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
EggKnock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
EggRapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.NormalPhys50100%40
EggSand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
EggScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40

Biology

It used to live in warm waters. Because the composition of the water has changed since it went extinct 100 million years ago, it can no longer thrive in the wild.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

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Pokédex entries

Old Shrimp Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Gray
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Sea
Original Hoenn#135New Hoenn#140Updated Alola#233Updated Akala#134Crown Tundra#185
  1. Anorith can swim swiftly by pulling its eight wings through the water like oars on a boat. This Pokémon is an ancestor of modern bug Pokémon.

    Shield
  2. This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. Anorith lived in the ocean about 100,000,000 years ago, hunting with its pair of claws.

    Sword
  3. This is one kind of primeval bug Pokémon. With eight wings, it could apparently swim a lot faster than you’d expect.

    Ultra Moon
  4. When restored Anorith are released into the ocean, they don’t thrive, because the water composition has changed since their era.

    Ultra Sun
  5. An ancestral Pokémon that lived in the ocean. Over time, its eight feet transformed into wings.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver
  6. A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
  7. It is a kind of Pokémon progenitor. It uses its extending claws to catch prey hiding among rocks on the seafloor.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · X
  8. It was resurrected from a fossil using the power of science. It swims by undulating the eight wings at its sides. They were feet that adapted to life in the sea.

    Emerald
  9. 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.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  10. 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Anorith
Japanese
アノプス
Japanese (romaji)
Anopth
Korean
아노딥스
Chinese (Traditional)
太古羽蟲
Chinese (Simplified)
太古羽虫
French
Anorith
German
Anorith
Spanish
Anorith
Italian
Anorith

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

1 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
71
Erratic

Breeding

Water 3
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 8Receive as a gift · Lv 15
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 8Receive as a gift · Lv 15
White 2 1 area
  • Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Black 2 1 area
  • Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
White 1 area
  • Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Black 1 area
  • Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Pewter Museum of ScienceReceive as a gift · Lv 20
HeartGold 1 area
  • Pewter Museum of ScienceReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Platinum 1 area
  • Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Pearl 1 area
  • Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Diamond 1 area
  • Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Emerald 1 area
  • Rustboro CityReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Sapphire 1 area
  • Rustboro CityReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Ruby 1 area
  • Rustboro CityReceive as a gift · Lv 20

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.