TL;DR. Anorith is a rock/bug-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 355. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 355. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Anorith in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Anorith reaches 1,529 CP at level 40 and 1,750 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Anorith first appeared on June 4, 2019, during Adventure Week 2019.
- Anorith
- Shadow
- Armaldo by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 21 to Jul 28, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 to Jul 28, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 22 to Mar 1, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 28 to May 1, 2020 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 1 to Nov 4, 2019 | 2-star | A Regi Return |
| Jun 4 to Jun 12, 2019 | 1-star | Adventure Week 2019 |
| May 1 to May 15, 2018 | 1-star | Adventure Week 2018 |
Anorith in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Anorith across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #693 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Anorith.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Anorith, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Anorith?
Anorith is a Rock/Bug-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Anorith weak to?
Anorith takes 2× damage from Water, Rock, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Anorith resistant to?
Anorith resists Normal, Poison. It has no full immunities.
How does Anorith evolve?
Anorith evolves into Armaldo (Level 40).
What generation is Anorith from?
Anorith was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0347.
What are Anorith's base stats?
Anorith has HP 45, Attack 95, Defense 50, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 50, and Speed 75. Total base stat total: 355.
What are Anorith's abilities?
Anorith can have the ability Battle Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Swift Swim.
Is Anorith legendary or mythical?
No. Anorith is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Anorith's best stat?
Anorith's highest base stat is Attack at 95, which ranks 47th of 160 Rock-type Pokémon.
Is Anorith good?
Anorith has a base stat total of 355, the 691st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 104th among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Anorith as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Anorith is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Anorith vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 160 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Anorith | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 62 | -17 |
| Attack | 95 | 76 | +19 |
| Defense | 50 | 83 | -33 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 58 | -18 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 67 | -17 |
| Speed | 75 | 57 | +18 |
| Total | 355 | 403 | -48 |
Anorith appears in 24 games.
Every mainline release where Anorith is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Anorith.
Every main-series game Anorith is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildBallimere Lake (Surfing) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Snowslide Slope, Crown Shrine, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildBallimere Lake (Surfing) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Crown Shrine, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- GiftRevive from Claw Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- TradeReceive Claw Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- GiftRevive from Claw Fossil at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- XObtainable
- GiftRevive from Claw Fossil at the Ambrette Town Fossil Lab
- YTrade
- TradeReceive Claw Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- GiftRevive from Claw Fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- GiftRevive from Claw Fossil at the Nacrene Museum
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- GiftRevive from Claw Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City
- HeartGoldObtainable
- GiftRevive from Claw Fossil at the Pewter Museum of Science in Pewter City
- SoulSilverTrade
- TradeReceive Claw Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- GiftRevive from Claw Fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Anorith appears in 3 episodes.
From AG102 (2004-11-11) through JN134 (2022-12-02).
TCG Pocket appearances
Anorith in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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