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Anorith

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Anorith

#347 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Old Shrimp Pokémon

Anorith sprite

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Shiny Anorith sprite

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Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black 2

A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.

Pokémon White 2

A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.

Details

Types

RockBug

Category

Old Shrimp Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0347

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

45

200

294

Attack

95

175

317

Defense

50

94

218

Sp. Atk

40

76

196

Sp. Def

50

94

218

Speed

75

139

273

Total

355

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Anorith, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
71

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
30

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Anorith

Anorith

#347

Level 40

Armaldo

Armaldo

#348

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Nacrene City

Nacrene City (Museum)

Receive as a gift25-

Revive a Claw Fossil at Nacrene Museum for a Lv.25 Pokémon; the fossil is consumed and a free party slot is required

Entralink

Entree Forest (Sparkling Sea historical transfer)

Historical Dream World transfer10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; the official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Historical featured move options: Scratch, Cross Poison, Stealth Rock, Sparkling Sea historical catalog; ability: Swift Swim; exact Dream Point thresholds and per-record source gaps are documented separately

White 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Nacrene City

Nacrene City (Museum)

Receive as a gift25-

Revive a Claw Fossil at Nacrene Museum for a Lv.25 Pokémon; the fossil is consumed and a free party slot is required

Entralink

Entree Forest (Sparkling Sea historical transfer)

Historical Dream World transfer10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; the official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Historical featured move options: Scratch, Cross Poison, Stealth Rock, Sparkling Sea historical catalog; ability: Swift Swim; exact Dream Point thresholds and per-record source gaps are documented separately

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

7Mud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.

13Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

19Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

25ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

31Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

37Fury CutterBugPhysical209520

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

43SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

49Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession.

55Crush ClawNormalPhysical759510

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.

61X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden Power

Varies

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial3010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical7010020

A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also leave the target poisoned. Critical hits land more easily.

CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Rapid SpinNormalPhysical2010040

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.

ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

These moves require the labeled trade, transfer or historical gift route. Individual options do not establish that every combination is legal.
Class
AcquisitionDescription
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

EndureNormalStatus--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Natural Gift

Varies

Physical-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

String ShotBugStatus-9540

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Battle Armor

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

Swift Swim(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

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