Anorith
Anorith is a Rock/Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0347 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock Bug |
| Species | Old Shrimp Pokémon |
| Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
| Weight | 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Battle Armor Swift Swim (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0135 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0140 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0233 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0185 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 71 |
| 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 | 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 | 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.
Evolution chart
Anorith changes
- In Generation 3, Anorith has a base experience yield of 119.
- In Generation 4, Anorith has a base experience yield of 99.
- In Generations 3-7, Anorith has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
It is a kind of POKéMON progenitor. It uses its extending claws to catch prey hiding among rocks on the seafloor. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws. |
| X | It is a kind of Pokémon progenitor. It uses its extending claws to catch prey hiding among rocks on the seafloor. |
| Y | A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws. |
| Omega 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. |
| Alpha 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. |
| Ultra Sun | When restored Anorith are released into the ocean, they don’t thrive, because the water composition has changed since their era. |
| Ultra Moon | This is one kind of primeval bug Pokémon. With eight wings, it could apparently swim a lot faster than you’d expect. |
| Sword | This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. Anorith lived in the ocean about 100,000,000 years ago, hunting with its pair of claws. |
| Shield | Anorith can swim swiftly by pulling its eight wings through the water like oars on a boat. This Pokémon is an ancestor of modern bug Pokémon. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
This Pokémon ancestor was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with its claws. |
Moves learned by Anorith
Moves learnt by level up
Anorith does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Anorith does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Anorith cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Anorith learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 4 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 12 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 16 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 28 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Crush Claw | Normal | 75 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 41 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 44 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves
Anorith learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Anorith gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| Cross Poison | Poison | 70 | 100 | |
| Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| Screech | Normal | — | 85 |
Moves learnt by TM
Anorith is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Anorith sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Anorith
| Ruby Sapphire |
Rustboro City |
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| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Rustboro City |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Oreburgh City |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Pewter City |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Nacrene City |
| X Y |
Ambrette Town |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Rustboro City |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 8 |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Ballimere Lake |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Anorith questions
Other languages
| English | Anorith |
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| Japanese | アノプス (Anopth) |
| German | Anorith |
| French | Anorith |
| Italian | Anorith |
| Spanish | Anorith |
| Korean | 아노딥스 (anodipseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 太古羽虫 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 太古羽蟲 |
| English |
Old Shrimp Pokémon |
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| Japanese | むかしエビポケモン |
| German | Urgarnelen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Crustage |
| Italian | Pokémon Primaceo |
| Spanish | Pokémon Camarón |
| Korean | 고대새우포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 古虾宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 古蝦寶可夢 |
Name origin
- anomalocaris
- an ancient fossilised shrimp
- -lith
- suffix referring to rock

