Armaldo

Armaldo is a Rock/Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0348
Type Rock Bug
Species Plate Pokémon
Height 1.5 m (4′11″)
Weight 68.2 kg (150.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Battle Armor
Swift Swim (hidden ability)
Local № 0136 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0141 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0234 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0186 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 173
Growth Rate Erratic

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 3
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 30 (7,454–7,710 steps)

Base stats

HP 75
260 354
Attack 125
229 383
Defense 100
184 328
Sp. Atk 70
130 262
Sp. Def 80
148 284
Speed 45
85 207
Total 495 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Armaldo.

Evolution chart

Anorith#0347
Anorith
Rock · Bug
(Level 40)
Armaldo#0348
Armaldo
Rock · Bug

Armaldo changes

Pokédex 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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
X Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
Y Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Ultra Sun It lived on land and went out into the sea to hunt for prey. Its sharp claws were its greatest weapon.
Ultra Moon Armaldo adapted from living in water to living on land. It has been determined that it is the ancestor of some bug Pokémon.
Sword After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating.
Shield 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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.

Moves learned by Armaldo

Moves learnt by level up

Armaldo learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1HardenNormalStatus
1Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
12Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
16Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
20Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
24BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
28SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
32Crush ClawNormalPhysical 75 95
36Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
43ProtectNormalStatus
48X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100

Egg moves

Armaldo learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Armaldo gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical 70 100
CurseGhostStatus
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85

Moves learnt by TM

Armaldo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Moves learnt by level up

Armaldo learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1HardenNormalStatus
1Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
12Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
16Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
20Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
24BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
28SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
32Crush ClawNormalPhysical 75 95
36Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
43ProtectNormalStatus
48X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100

Egg moves

Armaldo does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Armaldo can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Meteor BeamRockSpecial 120 90

Moves learnt by TM

Armaldo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Armaldo is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Armaldo sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Armaldo sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Armaldo sprite from Diamond & Pearl Armaldo sprite from Black & White Armaldo sprite from X & Y Armaldo sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Armaldo sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Armaldo Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Armaldo Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Armaldo Shiny sprite from Black & White Armaldo Shiny sprite from X & Y Armaldo Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Armaldo

Ruby
Sapphire
Evolve Anorith
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Evolve Anorith
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Anorith
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Evolve Anorith
X
Y
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Anorith
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Anorith
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Evolve Anorith
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

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

 

English Plate Pokémon
Japanese かっちゅうポケモン
German Schild-Pokémon
French Pokémon Blindage
Italian Pokémon Piastre
Spanish Pokémon Armadura
Korean 갑주포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 甲胄宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 甲胄寶可夢

Name origin

armor
tough protective shell or clothing
armadilo
mammal with a tough shell