Name origin

anomalocaris
an ancient fossilised shrimp
-lith
suffix referring to rock
Anorith artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 347
Type Rock Bug
Species Old Shrimp Pokémon
Height 2′4″ (0.71m)
Weight 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg)
Abilities Battle Armor
Swift Swim (Dream World)
Local № 135 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese Anopusu

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 3
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 31 (minimum 7,905 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 99
Growth Rate Erratic



Type defenses

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Anorith stats

The base stats for Anorith are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 45
200 - 294
Attack 95
175 - 317
Defense 50
94 - 218
Sp. Atk 40
76 - 196
Sp. Def 50
94 - 218
Speed 75
139 - 273
Total 355

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It is a kind of POKéMON progenitor. It uses its extending claws to catch prey hiding among rocks on the seafloor.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
An ancestral Pokémon that lived in the ocean. Over time, its eight feet transformed into wings.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Anorith learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 HardenNormalStatus--
1 ScratchNormalPhysical40100
7 Mud SportGroundStatus--
13 Water GunWaterSpecial40100
19 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
25 ProtectNormalStatus--
31 AncientpowerRockSpecial60100
37 Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
43 SlashNormalPhysical70100
49 Rock BlastRockPhysical2590
55 Crush ClawNormalPhysical7595
61 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100

Egg moves

Anorith learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Anorith egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical70100
CurseGhostStatus--
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
Sand-attackGroundStatus-100
ScreechNormalStatus-85
Water PulseWaterSpecial60100

Anorith learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Anorith egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical70100
CurseGhostStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
Sand-attackGroundStatus-100
ScreechNormalStatus-85
Swords DanceNormalStatus--

Anorith learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Anorith egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical70100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
Sand-attackGroundStatus-100
ScreechNormalStatus-85
Swords DanceNormalStatus--

Move Tutor moves

Anorith can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
AncientpowerRockSpecial60100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
String ShotBugStatus-95
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Anorith can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
AncientpowerRockSpecial60100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Moves learnt by HM

Anorith is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095

Anorith is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Anorith is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Smack DownRockPhysical50100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Anorith is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Anorith sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Anorith normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Anorith shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Anorith normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Anorith shiny sprite

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Where to find Anorith

HeartGold
SoulSilver
Pewter City
Black
White
Nacrene City

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★★★★★ 5
Power ★★★ 3
Skill ★★★★★ 5
Stamina ★★★ 3
Jump ★★ 2
Total 18

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