Armaldo (Pokémon)

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Armaldo アーマルド Armaldo #348
Artwork from R/S/E
Type Rock Bug Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Plate Pokémon
Ability Battle Armor Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 600,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #136 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′11″ Imperial 1.5 m Metric 4′11″/1.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 150.4 lbs. Imperial 68.2 kg Metric 150.4 lbs./68.2 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Water 3 group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 199 Battle Exp.: 1991*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Armaldo (Japanese: アーマルド Armaldo) is a Rock/Bug-type Pokémon.

Biology

Armaldo is a fossilized, prehistoric Pokémon no longer found in the wild, and must be evolved from an Anorith resurrected from a Claw Fossil.

Physiology

Armaldo has a long neck, and two blade-like arms. It is covered in thick, heavy-duty, armored plates. Hence, the name, the Plate Pokémon. 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. An amphibious Pokémon, it usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings.

Gender differences

None.

Habitat

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

The exact habitat of Armaldo is unknown, but so far Claw Fossils are only found in the Hoenn and Sinnoh regions.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Armaldo anime.jpg

Armaldo in the anime

Armaldo premiered in a movie that was shown in Lights, Camerupt, Action. Its role in the movie was defending a castle where a Kirlia princess was held captive.

Another Armaldo made an appearance in Where's Armaldo?.

Along with several other prehistoric Pokémon, Armaldo made an appearance in Wild in the Streets.

In the TCG

Main article: Armaldo (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire Armaldo is a Pokémon species that became extinct in prehistoric times. This Pokémon is said to have walked on its hind legs, which would have been more convenient for life on land. Emerald Armaldo usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings. FireRed Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed. LeafGreen Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
Generation IV Diamond It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a Template:A2. Pearl It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Anorith Emerald None Evolve Anorith FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Anorith Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Anorith
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 18 Forever Level 67 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Anorith

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 495	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Harden Mud Sport Scratch Water Gun	Harden Mud Sport Scratch Water Gun
7	Harden	Mud Sport
13	Mud Sport	Water Gun
19	Water Gun	Metal Claw
25	Metal Claw	Protect
31	Protect	AncientPower
37	AncientPower	Fury Cutter
46	Fury Cutter	Slash
55	Slash	Rock Blast
64	Rock Blast
67		Crush Claw
73		X-Scissor

By TM/HM

#	Generation III	Generation IV
TM03	Water Pulse	Water Pulse
TM06	Toxic	Toxic
TM10	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM15	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM17	Protect	Protect
TM21	Frustration	Frustration
TM23	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM26	Earthquake	Earthquake
TM27	Return	Return
TM28	Dig	Dig
TM31	Brick Break	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team	Double Team
TM37	Sandstorm	Sandstorm
TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock Tomb
TM40	Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM42	Facade	Facade
TM43	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest
TM45	Attract	Attract
TM54		False Swipe
TM58		Endure
TM68		Giga Impact
TM69		Rock Polish
TM71		Stone Edge
TM75		Swords Dance
TM76		Stealth Rock
TM78		Captivate
TM80		Rock Slide
TM81		X-Scissor
TM82		Sleep Talk
TM83		Natural Gift
TM87		Swagger
TM90		Substitute
TM91		Flash Cannon
HM01	Cut	Cut
HM04	Strength	Strength
HM06	Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By breeding

Move	Father
Cross Poison	Parasect Skorupi, Drapion
Knock Off	Gligar, Gliscor Skorupi, Drapion
Rapid Spin	Pineco, Forretress
Sand-Attack	Gligar, Gliscor Nincada, Ninjask Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon
Screech	Yanma, Yanmega Ninjask Vibrava, Flygon Kricketune
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Armaldo images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Armaldo and its pre-evolution, Anorith, are the only Template:Type2 Pokémon with genders that are not in the Bug egg group.

Origin

It appears to be based upon the Anomalocaris, although it shares some physical traits with dinosaurs.

Name origin

Armaldo's name possibly originated from a corruption of armor; however, it could also be a combination of armor and armadillo.

In other languages

• German: Armaldo
• French: Armaldo
• Korean: 아말도 Armaldo

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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