Armaldo
#348 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Armaldo
The best moves for Armaldo are Fury Cutter and Rock Blast when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Fury Cutter and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Anorith family. Armaldo evolves from Anorith for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Anorith for 45 Candy.
Game images
Armaldo, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Armaldo is a Rock & Bug Pokémon which evolves from Anorith. It is weak to Rock, Steel and Water moves. Armaldo's best moveset is Fury Cutter & Rock Blast and it has a Max CP of 3,220.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Struggle Bug | 15 | 12 |
| Fury Cutter | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidation | 70 | 3 | 2.12 |
| Rock Blast | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| 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
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Rock Blast
30 DPS
|
10.9 | 100% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
10.1 | 93% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Rock Blast
30 DPS
|
10.1 | 93% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Liquidation
23.3 DPS
|
9.7 | 90% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Cross Poison
26.7 DPS
|
9.5 | 87% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Liquidation
23.3 DPS
|
9.3 | 86% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
9.3 | 85% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Cross Poison
26.7 DPS
|
9 | 83% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Water Pulse
21.7 DPS
|
8.7 | 80% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Water Pulse
21.7 DPS
|
8.4 | 77% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6.6 | 61% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6 | 55% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Armaldo?
Armaldo is weak to Rock, Steel and Water moves.
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.45
- 2 0.47
- 3 0.48
- 4 0.55
- 5 0.57
- 6 0.61
- 7 0.63
- 8 0.64
- 9 0.64
- 10 0.65
The best counter to Armaldo is Crowned Sword Zacian with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade, followed by Crowned Shield Zamazenta, Dusk Mane Necrozma and Metagross (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Greninja with Water Shuriken and Surf+.
The top Armaldo counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Armaldo's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
222 |
| Defense |
|
174 |
| Stamina |
|
181 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 154 |
| Level 50 | 164 |
Average size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 68.2 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,221 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,627 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,442 |
|
Level 40 |
2,848 |
|
Level 50 |
3,220 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,035 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,645 |