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.
Evolution chart
Armaldo changes
- In Generation 3, Armaldo has a base experience yield of 200.
- In Generation 4, Armaldo has a base experience yield of 199.
- In Generations 3-7, Armaldo has a base Friendship value of 70.
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. |
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| 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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Armaldo does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Armaldo cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 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 | |
| 43 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 48 | X-Scissor | Bug | 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 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
Armaldo 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 | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 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 | — | — | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Armaldo sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Armaldo
| Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Anorith |
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| 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 Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Armaldo |
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| 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

