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Anorith

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Anorith

#347 in the National Pokédex • Old Shrimp Pokémon

Anorith sprite

Normal

Shiny Anorith sprite

Shiny

Details

Types

RockBug

Category

Old Shrimp Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0347

Pokédex

National Dex #347

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.
Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 8

Route 8 — Fossil Restoration Center

Receive as a gift15-

Consume a Claw Fossil at Route 8’s Fossil Restoration Center to receive level 15 anorith. Requires a held fossil imported through a compatible Generation VII trade; not ordinarily sold in Sun/Moon., Pokémon Bank does not carry held items. Non-native fossils require a compatible Generation VII held-item trade; ordinary Sun/Moon availability is separate.

Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 8

Route 8 — Fossil Restoration Center

Receive as a gift15-

Consume a Claw Fossil at Route 8’s Fossil Restoration Center to receive level 15 anorith. Requires a held fossil imported through a compatible Generation VII trade; not ordinarily sold in Sun/Moon., Pokémon Bank does not carry held items. Non-native fossils require a compatible Generation VII held-item trade; ordinary Sun/Moon availability is separate.

Moves

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

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

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

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

4Mud SportGroundStatus--15

The user kicks up mud on the battlefield. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.

7Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

10Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

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

13Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

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

17Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

21Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

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

25Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

29BrineWaterSpecial6510010

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

34SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

39Crush ClawNormalPhysical759510

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

44X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

49ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

55Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, 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. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

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

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 to increase the power of the attack.

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. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

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

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Aqua JetWaterPhysical4010020

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

Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical7010020

A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. 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 OffDarkPhysical6510020

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.

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 the target’s accuracy.

ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

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

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition sourceDescription
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

CutNormalPhysical509530

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

DigGroundPhysical8010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

EndureNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

MimicNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

String ShotBugStatus-9540

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Battle Armor

Ability Slot 1

Hard armor 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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