#348 Armaldo

#348 Armaldo

Height1.5 m(4'11")
Weight68.2 kg(150.4 lbs)
Gender87.5%12.5%
Gen 3

Armaldo's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 75
291
Attack 125
286
Defense 100
236
Sp. Atk 70
176
Sp. Def 80
196
Speed 45
126
1311
Type Effectiveness

Armaldo Abilities

Protects against critical hits.

Doubles Speed during rain.

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Armaldo Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Armaldo Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

ARMALDO usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings.

FireRed

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

Diamond

It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.

In Other Languages

Armaldo's Japanese name is Armaldo (アーマルド). Here are all the official names for Armaldo across different languages:

JapaneseアーマルドArmaldo
Korean아말도
Chinese (Traditional)太古盔甲
FrenchArmaldo
GermanArmaldo
SpanishArmaldo
ItalianArmaldo
Chinese (Simplified)太古盔甲

Armaldo Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time7,680 steps(30 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateSlow Then Very Fast
Base Experience173

How to Get Armaldo

Armaldo is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Armaldo in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Armaldo

Armaldo is a Rock/Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 495, Armaldo is classified as a Plate Pokémon and is part of the Anorith → Armaldo evolution line.

In competitive play, Armaldo is placed in the NatDex Monotype tier where it holds a 7.5% usage rate. Its key abilities are Battle Armor and Swift Swim, which allow it to function as both an offensive pivot and a rain sweeper. Armaldo is weak to Water, Rock, Steel-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Armaldo can learn 79 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Rapid Spin, Knock Off, Stealth Rock, Stone Edge. Standing at 1.5m tall and weighing 68.2kg, Armaldo has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Hoenn region games.