348: Armaldo

Essentials

Armaldo

Abilities

Battle Armor: Protects against critical hits.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 348
Hoenn: 136

Names

Japanese: アーマルド (aamarudo)
Official Roomaji: Armaldo
Korean: 아말도
Chinese: 太古盔甲
French: Armaldo
German: Armaldo

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Water 3

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

7905 / 4080

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

199

2842 EXP at level

Effort points

2 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow then very fast

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare these Pokémon

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Anorith	Armaldo Level up, starting at level 40

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	75	68.1	323	354
Attack	125	94.7	318	349
Defense	100	83.9	268	299
Special Attack	70	56.4	208	239
Special Defense	80	67.6	228	259
Speed	45	25.4	158	189
Total	495	73.2

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
: Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Plate
Color: gray
Cry
Habitat: water's edge
Pawprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

4'11.1"
1.5 m

Weight

682

150.4 lb
68.2 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

Rock and bug moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Armaldo's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	Harden			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one level.
—	—	Mud Sport			15	0	100%		All damage from Electric moves is halved until the end of the battle.
—	—	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
7		Harden			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one level.
13	7	Mud Sport			15	0	100%		All damage from Electric moves is halved until the end of the battle.
19	13	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
25	19	Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one level.
31	25	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
37	31	AncientPower			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one level.
46	37	Fury Cutter			20	10	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
55	46	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
64	55	Rock Blast			10	25	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
	67	Crush Claw			10	75	95%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
	73	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
		AncientPower			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one level.
		Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Block			5	0	100%		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
		Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
		Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
		Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
		Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		Fury Cutter			20	10	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
		Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Iron Defense			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Defense by two levels.
		Knock Off			20	20	100%		Target drops its held item.
		Low Kick			20	1	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
		Mimic			10	0	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
		Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Seismic Toss			20	1	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
		Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		String Shot			40	0	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by one level.
		Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
		Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one level after inflicting damage.
		Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
		Swords Dance			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two levels.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
03	03	Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	Sunny Day			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
37	37	Sandstorm			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	100%		Never misses.
42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	54	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
	58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
	69	Rock Polish			20	0	0%		Raises the user's Speed by two levels.
	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
	75	Swords Dance			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two levels.
	76	Stealth Rock			20	0	0%		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
	78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
	90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
	91	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
H1	H1	Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.