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Anorith

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Anorith

#135 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Old Shrimp Pokémon

Anorith sprite

Normal

Shiny Anorith sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

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.

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.

Details

Types

RockBug

Category

Old Shrimp Pokémon

Abilities

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0347

Pokédex

#135 (Hoenn)

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.
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
119

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
30 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

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

Anorith

#135

Level 40

Armaldo

Armaldo

#136

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Ruby
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Rustboro City

Receive as a gift20100%

Provide a Claw Fossil to Devon Corp; return after leaving the floor, Have an empty party slot (these gifts reject a full party)

Sapphire
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Rustboro City

Receive as a gift20100%

Provide a Claw Fossil to Devon Corp; return after leaving the floor, Have an empty party slot (these gifts reject a full party)

Moves

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

Scratches the foe with sharp claws.

7HardenNormalStatus--30

Stiffens the body's muscles to raise DEFENSE.

13Mud SportGroundStatus--15

Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.

19Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

Squirts water to attack the foe.

25Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

A claw attack that may raise the user's ATTACK.

31ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

37Ancient PowerRockPhysical601005

An attack that may raise all stats.

43Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.

49SlashNormalPhysical7010020

Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.

55Rock BlastRockPhysical258010

Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Class
Description
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

TM10Hidden Power

Varies by IVs

Varies By Type30–7010015

The effectiveness varies with the user.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that increases in power with friendship.

TM28DigGroundPhysical6010010

Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical2010015

A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Knock OffDarkSpecial2010020

Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.

Rapid SpinNormalPhysical2010040

Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.

Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.

Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Battle Armor

Blocks critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

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