Anorith

Anorith is a Rock/Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Old Shrimp Pokémon.

Anorith

Anorith artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 347
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 № 135 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
140 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
233 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
185 (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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Anorith.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
½2½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
22

Evolution chart

#347
Anorith
Rock · Bug
(Level 40)
#348
Armaldo
Rock · Bug

Anorith changes

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.
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

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

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.
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1HardenNormalStatus — —
4Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
8Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
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
41ProtectNormalStatus — —
44X-ScissorBugPhysical 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 egg moves 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

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
31Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
37SandstormRockStatus — —
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
54False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
55BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
58EndureNormalStatus — —
69Rock PolishRockStatus — —
75Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
76Stealth RockRockStatus — —
80Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
81X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
93CutNormalPhysical 50 95
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1HardenNormalStatus — —
4Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
8Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
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
41ProtectNormalStatus — —
44X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100

Egg moves

Anorith learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Anorith egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
CurseGhostStatus — —
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
Sand AttackGroundStatus — 100
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Anorith 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

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
16ScreechNormalStatus — 85
21RestPsychicStatus — —
22Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
31AttractNormalStatus — 100
32SandstormRockStatus — —
34Sunny DayFireStatus — —
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
43Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
48Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
53Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
54Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
55BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
73Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical 70 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
94False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
00Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
46Iron DefenseSteelStatus — —
60X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
67Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
76Stealth RockRockStatus — —

Anorith sprites

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

Where to find Anorith

Ruby
Sapphire		 Rustboro City
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

Answers to Anorith questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Anorith
Japanese アノプス (Anopth)
German Anorith
French Anorith

Name origin

anomalocaris
an ancient fossilised shrimp
-lith
suffix referring to rock