No. 0348

Armaldo

Plate Pokémon

Official art

Armaldo is a Rock/Bug-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Steel and Water, with a base stat total of 495. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Rock Bug

Height: 1.5 m 4′11″
Weight: 68.2 kg 150.4 lbs
Base stat total: 495 Higher than 67% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Battle Armor Swift Swim

Pokédex entryShield

Though it lives on land, it’s also a good swimmer. It dives into the ocean in search of prey, using its sharp claws to take down its quarry.

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Base stats

HP75150–182260–354

Atk125130–194229–383

Def100108–167184–328

SpA7081–134130–262

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe4558–10685–207

Total495Higher than 67% of Pokémon

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: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

RockBugshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

RockSteelWater

Resists

½×

NormalPoison

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 45); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58

Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Armaldo outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

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

Battle Armor
This Pokémon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
Other Pokémon with Battle Armor 10
Cubone Marowak Kabuto Kabutops Anorith Skorupi Drapion Type: Null Perrserker Falinks
Swift Swim, hidden ability
If Rain is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Other Pokémon with Swift Swim 44
Psyduck Golduck Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Horsea Goldeen Seaking Magikarp Omanyte Omastar Kabuto Kabutops Qwilfish Mantine Kingdra Mega Swampert Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Surskit Anorith Feebas Huntail Gorebyss Relicanth Luvdisc Buizel Floatzel Finneon Lumineon Mantyke Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Tirtouga Carracosta Beartic Chewtle Drednaw Arrokuda Barraskewda Basculegion Overqwil

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0347AnorithRockBug
1. Level 40
  #0348ArmaldoRockBug

Moves

Level up 13


1	Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.	Bug	Physical	40	95%	20
1	HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
1	Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.	Rock	Physical	50	100%	15
1	Water GunNo additional effect.	Water	Special	40	100%	25
12	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
16	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
20	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
24	BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.	Water	Special	65	100%	10
28	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
32	Crush Claw50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10
36	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10
43	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
48	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 34


TM83	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
HM01	CutNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	50	95%	30
HM04	StrengthNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
HM06	Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
TM	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
TM	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	40
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
TM	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
TM	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15
TM	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM	BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.	Water	Special	65	100%	10
TM	Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TM	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
TM	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Special	80	100%	10
TM	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
TM	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20

Biology

It used to live on land, and dove to the sea to hunt. Its retractable claws can punch through steel.

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

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#90 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Plate Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Sea

Original Hoenn#136New Hoenn#141Updated Alola#234Updated Akala#135Crown Tundra#186

Though it lives on land, it’s also a good swimmer. It dives into the ocean in search of prey, using its sharp claws to take down its quarry.
Shield
After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating.
Sword
Armaldo adapted from living in water to living on land. It has been determined that it is the ancestor of some bug Pokémon.
Ultra Moon
It lived on land and went out into the sea to hunt for prey. Its sharp claws were its greatest weapon.
Ultra Sun
Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
ARMALDO usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings.
Emerald
Armaldo is a Pokémon species that became extinct in prehistoric times. This Pokémon is said to have walked on its hind legs, which would have been more convenient for life on land.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
Armaldo’s tough armor makes all attacks bounce off. This Pokémon’s two enormous claws can be freely extended or contracted. They have the power to punch right through a steel slab.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Armaldo
Japanese: アーマルド
Japanese (romaji): Armaldo
Korean: 아말도
Chinese (Traditional): 太古盔甲
Chinese (Simplified): 太古盔甲
French: Armaldo
German: Armaldo
Spanish: Armaldo
Italian: Armaldo

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

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Generation IV

Generation III

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 173
Growth rate: Erratic

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 3
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Anorith: Level 40.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

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.