Anorith
#347 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Anorith
The best moves for Anorith are Scratch and Ancient Power when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Scratch and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
Defending
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Anorith family. Anorith evolves into Armaldo for 50 Candy.
Game images
Anorith, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Anorith is a Rock & Bug Pokémon. It is weak to Rock, Steel and Water moves. Anorith's best moveset is Scratch & Ancient Power and it has a Max CP of 1,729. Anorith evolves into Armaldo.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Struggle Bug | 15 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Aqua Jet | 45 | 3 | 1.36 |
| Cross Poison | 40 | 3 | 1.21 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Ancient Power
24 DPS
|
8 | 100% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Ancient Power
24 DPS
|
7.9 | 99% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.8 | 97% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.6 | 95% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Cross Poison
26.7 DPS
|
7.5 | 94% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Cross Poison
26.7 DPS
|
7.3 | 92% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
18 DPS
|
6.7 | 84% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
18 DPS
|
6.4 | 80% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6 | 76% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.4 | 67% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Anorith?
Anorith is weak to Rock, Steel and Water moves.
The best counter to Anorith is Crowned Sword Zacian with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade, followed by Dusk Mane Necrozma, Crowned Shield Zamazenta and Primal Kyogre.
The top Anorith counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Crowned Sword Zacian | 100% | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | 96% | |
| Crowned Shield Zamazenta | 93% | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | 92% | |
| Crowned Shield Zamazenta | 86% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 86% | |
| Mega Lucario | 84% | |
| Mega Greninja | 84% | |
| Mega Greninja | 83% | |
| Mega Greninja | 82% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
176 |
| Defense |
|
100 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.71 m |
| Weight | 12.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
655 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
874 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,311 |
|
Level 40 |
1,529 |
|
Level 50 |
1,729 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,092 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,420 |

