#0348Gen III

Armaldo

Plate Pokémon

rockbug

Type matchups

Damage taken when attacked

Weak to

rock2×steel2×water2×

Resists

normal½×poison½×

Its STAB attacks

Super effective against

flyingbugfiregrasspsychicicedark

Walled by

fightingsteel

Full type chart

Base stats

HP	75
Attack	125
Defense	100
Sp. Atk	70
Sp. Def	80
Speed	45
Total	495

EV yield: 2 Attack
Base experience: 173

Evolution

Anorith

Lv. 40

Armaldo

Abilities

Battle Armor

Moves cannot score critical hits against this Pokémon. This ability functions identically to Shell Armor.

Swift SwimHidden

This Pokémon's Speed is doubled during rain. This bonus does not count as a stat modifier.

Profile

Height: 1.5 m 4′11″
Weight: 68.2 kg 150.4 lbs
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Egg groups: Water 3
Hatch time: 30 cycles ~7,700 steps
Habitat: Water's edge

Catch rate: 45 Hard≈ 11.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Growth rate: Erratic

Moves

Sword & Shield

Lv.	Move	Type	Pwr	Acc	PP
1	Fury Cutter	bug	40	95	20
1	Harden	normal	—	—	30
1	Smack Down	rock	50	100	15
1	Water Gun	water	40	100	25
12	Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
16	Ancient Power	rock	60	100	5
20	Bug Bite	bug	60	100	20
24	Brine	water	65	100	10
28	Slash	normal	70	100	20
32	Crush Claw	normal	75	95	10
36	Rock Blast	rock	25	90	10
43	Protect	normal	—	—	10
48	X-Scissor	bug	80	100	15

TM	Move	Type	Pwr	Acc	PP
TM08	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90	5
TM09	Giga Impact	normal	150	90	5
TM15	Dig	ground	80	100	10
TM16	Screech	normal	—	85	40
TM21	Rest	psychic	—	—	5
TM22	Rock Slide	rock	75	90	10
TM24	Snore	normal	50	100	15
TM25	Protect	normal	—	—	10
TM31	Attract	normal	—	100	15
TM32	Sandstorm	rock	—	—	10
TM34	Sunny Day	fire	—	—	5
TM39	Facade	normal	70	100	20
TM43	Brick Break	fighting	75	100	15
TM48	Rock Tomb	rock	60	95	15
TM53	Mud Shot	ground	55	95	15
TM54	Rock Blast	rock	25	90	10
TM55	Brine	water	65	100	10
TM65	Shadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15
TM73	Cross Poison	poison	70	100	20
TM76	Round	normal	60	100	15
TM81	Bulldoze	ground	60	100	20
TM94	False Swipe	normal	40	100	40
TM97	Brutal Swing	dark	60	100	20
TM98	Stomping Tantrum	ground	75	100	10
TR00	Swords Dance	normal	—	—	20
TR01	Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
TR07	Low Kick	fighting	—	100	20
TR10	Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
TR20	Substitute	normal	—	—	10
TR26	Endure	normal	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—	10
TR31	Iron Tail	steel	100	75	15
TR39	Superpower	fighting	120	100	5
TR46	Iron Defense	steel	—	—	15
TR60	X-Scissor	bug	80	100	15
TR67	Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
TR70	Flash Cannon	steel	80	100	10
TR75	Stone Edge	rock	100	80	5
TR76	Stealth Rock	rock	—	—	20
TR98	Liquidation	water	85	100	10

Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr	Acc	PP
Meteor Beam	rock		120	90	10

Where to find it

Sword & Shield

Sword: The Crown Tundra

Ballimere LakeWanderer · Lv. 67 · 100% · RainingWanderer · Lv. 67 · 100% · Thunderstorm
Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 40% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 5 StarMax Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 5 StarMax Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 4 StarMax Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 4 Star
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 40% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 5 StarMax Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 5 StarMax Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 4 StarMax Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 4 Star
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 40% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 5 StarMax Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 5 StarMax Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 4 StarMax Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 4 Star
Max LairDynamax Adventure · Lv. 65 · 100%
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 40% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 5 StarMax Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 5 StarMax Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 4 StarMax Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 4 Star
Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 40% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 4 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 5 Star

Shield: The Crown Tundra

Ballimere LakeWanderer · Lv. 67 · 100% · RainingWanderer · Lv. 67 · 100% · Thunderstorm
Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 5 StarMax Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 4 StarMax Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 5 Star
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 5 StarMax Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 4 StarMax Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 5 Star
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 5 StarMax Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 4 StarMax Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 5 Star
Max LairDynamax Adventure · Lv. 65 · 100%
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 5 StarMax Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 4 StarMax Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 5 Star
Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 4 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 15% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 Star

Pokédex entries

After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating.
Sword

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

All 12 Pokédex entries

After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating.
Sword

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

It lived on land and went out into the sea to hunt for prey. Its sharp claws were its greatest weapon.
Ultra Sun

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

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.
Omega Ruby

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.
Alpha Sapphire

Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
Y · FireRed · LeafGreen

Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
X · HeartGold · SoulSilver

It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Black 2 · White 2 · Black · White · Platinum · Diamond · Pearl

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’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

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