Armaldo (#0348) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354

Atk125117–194229–383

Def10094–167184–328

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe4545–10685–207

Total495Higher than 67% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Armaldo outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock2×Steel2×Water2×

Resists

Normal½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

FightingFlyingGroundBugGhostFireGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Battle Armor
Protects against critical hits.
Swift SwimHidden ability
Doubles Speed during rain.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0347AnorithRockBug
1. Level 40#0348ArmaldoRockBug

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

12Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

16Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

20Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

24BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

28SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

32Crush ClawHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalPhys7595%10

36Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

43ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

48X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM / HM / TR 34

TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

TMSwords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMFalse SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMBrick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMBrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

TMRock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20

TMX-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TMShadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TMFlash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TMStone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Plate Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Sea

Original Hoenn#136New Hoenn#141Updated Alola#234Updated Akala#135Crown Tundra#186

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

Names around the world

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

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 173
Growth rate: Erratic

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 3
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60