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Anorith in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

#140 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Old Shrimp Pokémon

Anorith in the National Pokédex
Anorith sprite

Normal

Shiny Anorith sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

Anorith is said to be a type of Pokémon predecessor, with eight wings at the sides of its body. This Pokémon swam in the primordial sea by undulating these eight wings.

Pokémon details

Types

RockBug

Category

Old Shrimp Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0347

Pokédex

#140

Anorith in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

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

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
New Hoenn #140
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
71

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

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

Anorith

#140

Level 40

Armaldo

Armaldo

#141

Fossil revival

Revive the Claw Fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to receive Anorith.

Alpha Sapphire
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Rustboro City

Devon Corporation (fossil revival)

Fossil revival20-

Give a Claw Fossil to the Devon Corporation scientist in Rustboro City; revived Pokémon are level 20. The Route 111 Root/Claw Fossils are a one-per-save choice; obtaining both requires a trade.

Omega Ruby
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Rustboro City

Devon Corporation (fossil revival)

Fossil revival20-

Give a Claw Fossil to the Devon Corporation scientist in Rustboro City; revived Pokémon are level 20. The Route 111 Root/Claw Fossils are a one-per-save choice; obtaining both requires a trade.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

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

Normal4010035
StartHarden

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

Normal--30
4Mud Sport

The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.

Ground--15
7Water Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water4010025
10Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520
13Smack Down

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

Rock5010015
17Metal Claw

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

Steel509535
21Ancient Power

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

Rock601005
25Bug Bite

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

Bug6010020
29Brine

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010
34Slash

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

Normal7010020
39Crush Claw

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

Normal759510
44X-Scissor

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

Bug8010015
49Protect

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

Normal--10
55Rock Blast

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

Rock259010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

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

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM23Smack Down

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

Rock5010015
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

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

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

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

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM37Sandstorm

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

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

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

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

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

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM48Round

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

Normal6010015
TM54False Swipe

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

Normal4010040
TM69Rock Polish

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

Rock--20
TM75Swords Dance

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

Normal--20
TM76Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Bug5010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM81X-Scissor

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

Bug8010015
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM94Secret Power

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

Normal7010020
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

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

Normal509530
HM06Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015

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

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

Bug6010020
Earth Power

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

Ground9010010
Iron Defense

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

Steel--15
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Snore

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

Normal5010015
Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
Water Pulse

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

Water6010020

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Aqua Jet

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Water4010020
Cross Poison

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

Poison7010020
Curse

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

Ghost--10
Iron Defense

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

Steel--15
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Rapid Spin

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

Normal2010040
Sand Attack

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

Ground-10015
Screech

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

Normal-8540
Water Pulse

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

Water6010020

Transfers, local trades, historical distributions, Sketch and costume changes have separate requirements. These options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

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

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Headbutt

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

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mimic

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

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

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

String Shot

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Bug-9540

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Battle Armor

Ability Slot 1

Protects the Pokémon from critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

Swift Swim(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

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