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Anorith

Anorith

Crown #185 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Old Shrimp Pokémon

Anorith

Crown #185 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Old Shrimp Pokémon

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.

Cradily

Armaldo

Anorith normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Anorith sprite

Shiny

Anorith

Old Shrimp Pokémon

Crown #185
RockBug

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

Abilities

Battle ArmorSwift Swim(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Water

Rock

Steel

Resists

Normal

0.5×

Poison

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Crown Tundra #185
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
71

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.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. Anorith lived in the ocean about 100,000,000 years ago, hunting with its pair of claws.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

Anorith can swim swiftly by pulling its eight wings through the water like oars on a boat. This Pokémon is an ancestor of modern bug Pokémon.

Evolution

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

Anorith

Crown #185

Level 40

Armaldo

Armaldo

Crown #186

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartHardenNormalStatus--30

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

StartFury CutterBugPhysical409520

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

4Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

8Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

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

12Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

16Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

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

20Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

24BrineWaterSpecial6510010

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

28SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

32Crush ClawNormalPhysical759510

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

36Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

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

41ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

44X-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 Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM54Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

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

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

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

TM73Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical7010020

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM94False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

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

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

TR60X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

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

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

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

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Meteor BeamRockSpecial1209010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.

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.

CurseGhostStatus--10

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

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 SpinNormalPhysical5010040

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user’s Speed stat.

Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

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

Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

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

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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Cradily

#348

Armaldo

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