Armaldo

#136 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Plate Pokémon

Armaldo

#136 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Plate Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

260

354

Attack

125

229

383

Defense

100

184

328

Sp. Atk

130

262

Sp. Def

148

284

Speed

207

Total

495

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.

Anorith

Feebas

Normal

Shiny

Armaldo

Plate Pokémon

#136

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

68.2 kg (150.4 lbs)

Abilities

Battle Armor

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Armaldo takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	173

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Water 3
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	30 (7,680 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Anorith #135	Level 40	Armaldo #136

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
Start	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack the foe.
Start	Harden	Status	-	-	30	Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE.
Start	Mud Sport	Status	-	-	15	Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.
7	Harden	Status	-	-	30	Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE.
13	Mud Sport	Status	-	-	15	Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.
19	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack the foe.
25	Metal Claw	Physical	50	95	35	A claw attack that may raise the user’s ATTACK.
31	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
37	Ancient Power	Physical	60	100	5	An attack that may raise all stats.
46	Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
55	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
64	Rock Blast	Physical	25	80	10	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
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.