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No. 0348 · Generation III · Hoenn

Armaldo

The Plate Pokémon

TL;DR. Armaldo is a rock/bug-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 495. 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.

Rock Bug

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.

Height1.5 m

Weight68.2 kg

AbilitiesBattle Armor

HiddenSwift Swim

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 495. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 75

Attack 125

Defense 100

Sp. Attack 70

Sp. Defense 80

Speed 45

Total495

495 base stat total, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 39th among Rock-types.

125 base Attack, Armaldo's strongest stat, ranking 16th of 160 Rock-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Armaldo 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, Armaldo reaches 2,848 CP at level 40 and 3,259 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack222

GO Defense174

GO Stamina181

Max CP (L40)2,848

Max CP (L50)3,220

Best buddy (L51)3,259

Raid catch CP 1,552–1,627 (L20). Weather boosted 1,940–2,035 (L25).

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Competitive

Armaldo in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Armaldo across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #495 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #495 77.2 score

Ultra League #531 72.1 score

Master League #336 50.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Armaldo.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Armaldo, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Armaldo?

Armaldo is a Rock/Bug-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Armaldo weak to?

Armaldo takes 2× damage from Water, Rock, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Armaldo resistant to?

Armaldo resists Normal, Poison. It has no full immunities.

How does Armaldo evolve?

Armaldo evolves from Anorith (Level 40). Armaldo is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Armaldo from?

Armaldo was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0348.

What are Armaldo's base stats?

Armaldo has HP 75, Attack 125, Defense 100, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 80, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 495.

What are Armaldo's abilities?

Armaldo can have the ability Battle Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Swift Swim.

Is Armaldo legendary or mythical?

No. Armaldo is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Armaldo's best stat?

Armaldo's highest base stat is Attack at 125, which ranks 16th of 160 Rock-type Pokémon.

Is Armaldo good?

Armaldo has a base stat total of 495, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 39th among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Armaldo as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Armaldo in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Armaldo in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Armaldo in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Armaldo 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Armaldo is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Water Rock Steel

½× Resists

Normal Poison

Comparison

Armaldo vs. the average Rock-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 160 Rock-type Pokémon.

Stat	Armaldo	Rock avg	Difference
HP	75	62	+13
Attack	125	76	+49
Defense	100	83	+17
Special Attack	70	58	+12
Special Defense	80	67	+13
Speed	45	57	-12
Total	495	403	+92

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Game appearances

Armaldo appears in 24 games.

Every mainline release where Armaldo is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Armaldo isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Armaldo is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Armaldo appears in 6 episodes.

From AG086 (2004-07-22) through JN028 (2020-07-12).