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Armaldo

#348 in the X and Y Pokédex • Plate Pokémon

Pokémon X

Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.

Pokémon Y

Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 3

Steps to Hatch

7,680

Effort Values Yielded

2 Atk

Gender Ratio

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

173
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Anorith

Anorith

#347

Level 40

Armaldo

Armaldo

#348

Anorith

Feebas

Armaldo normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Armaldo sprite

Shiny

Armaldo

Plate Pokémon

#348
RockBug

Height

1.5 m

Weight

68.2 kg

Base XP

173

Abilities

Battle ArmorSwift Swim

HP

75

Attack

125

Defense

100

Sp. Atk

70

Sp. Def

80

Speed

45

Total

495

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

WaterRockSteel

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

NormalPoison
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

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

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

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

StartMud SportGroundStatus--15

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

StartCrush ClawNormalPhysical759510

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

7Mud SportGroundStatus--15

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

13Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

19Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

25ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

31Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

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

37Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

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

46SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

55Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

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

67Crush ClawNormalPhysical759510

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

73X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

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

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

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.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that 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.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

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

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.

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

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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 and make the attack do greater damage.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

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

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

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

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

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-9015

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.

TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

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

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.

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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X/Y / Pokédex

Armaldo

Armaldo

#348 in the X and Y Pokédex • Plate Pokémon

Pokémon X

Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.

Pokémon Y

Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 3

Steps to Hatch

7,680

Effort Values Yielded

2 Atk

Gender Ratio

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

173
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Anorith

Anorith

#347

Level 40

Armaldo

Armaldo

#348

Anorith

Feebas

Armaldo normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Armaldo sprite

Shiny

Armaldo

Plate Pokémon

#348
RockBug

Height

1.5 m

Weight

68.2 kg

Base XP

173

Abilities

Battle ArmorSwift Swim

HP

75

Attack

125

Defense

100

Sp. Atk

70

Sp. Def

80

Speed

45

Total

495

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

WaterRockSteel

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

NormalPoison
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

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

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

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

StartMud SportGroundStatus--15

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

StartCrush ClawNormalPhysical759510

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

7Mud SportGroundStatus--15

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

13Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

19Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

25ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

31Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

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

37Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

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

46SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

55Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

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

67Crush ClawNormalPhysical759510

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

73X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

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

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

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.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that 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.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

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

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.

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

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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 and make the attack do greater damage.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

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

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

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

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

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-9015

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.

TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

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

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.

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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