Armaldo Evolution
Armaldo Abilities
Protects against critical hits.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Armaldo Moves
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Armaldo Sprites
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.
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.
ARMALDO usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings.
Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Armaldo's Japanese name is Armaldo (アーマルド). Here are all the official names for Armaldo across different languages:
Armaldo Breeding
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:
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.