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Armaldo(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It was a Rock/ Bug Fossil Pokémon that was introduced in the third generation. It is the evolution of Anorith.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Armaldo is a bipedal, amphibious Pokémon that somewhat resembles a mantis shrimp. It is covered with thick, grayish-blue plates. There are accents of yellow, black, white, and red throughout its body. Its oblong eyes protrude from the sides of its head. A black pattern with two red, teardrop-shaped spots covered the center of its head and a yellow lower jaw. Three pairs of wing-like appendages extend from the sides of its long, thick neck. A plate of armor on its back has four short spikes and two triangular, yellow-rimmed wings extending from underneath. Its scaled chest and belly are rimmed with yellow lines as well, and there are two large yellow plates in the center of its chest. Its segmented arms extend from holes in these plates, each with a large, black claw. The legs are also segmented, with black knees. A pair of black fins tips its long tail.
In ancient times, Armaldo lived on land by the water's edge, and dived into the ocean to hunt for prey. The large wings on its back were used for swimming, while its thick shell protected it from enemy attacks. Its strong claws can break stones, punch through a steel slab, and take down prey. Furthermore, they can be freely extended or retracted. It is considered to be the ancestor of some Bug-type Pokémon.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: An Armaldo serves a mentor to the future Guildmaster Wigglytuff while he was still an Igglybuff. Initially reluctant due to Igglybuff's devil-may-care attitude, he takes him on as an apprentice after sensing a powerful intuition from the baby Pokémon and eventually grows close to the young child. He tends to acknowledge many RPG staples, such as traps and bosses but is just as easily fooled by them. Eventually, it is revealed that Armaldo is an outlaw and is caught after clearing the Fortune Ravine. Igglybuff protests wildly and is about to unleash a powerful Hyper Voice (the first show of his infamous temper), until Armaldo calms him down and explains the situation; he gives the still-protesting Igglybuff a Defend Globe (the first treasure the pair found on their first adventure) as a gift to remember him by, and Armaldo willingly gives himself up to the authorities. This story serves as the backdrop for the second Special Episode, Igglybuff the Prodigy. He later reappears in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, where another Igglybuff requests the player to deliver a Tiny Reviver Seed to Armaldo. Upon delivery, Armaldo muses about another Igglybuff he knew that had become a respected guildmaster.
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In the manga[]
Origin[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
Title | Entry |
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Third Pokémon generation | |
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. |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon Emerald | Armaldo usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings. |
Pokémon FireRed | Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed. |
Pokémon LeafGreen | Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed. |
Fourth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Diamond | It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. |
Pokémon Pearl | It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. |
Pokémon Platinum | It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. |
Pokémon HeartGold | Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates. |
Pokémon SoulSilver | Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates. |
Fifth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Black | It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. |
Pokémon White | It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. |
Pokémon Black 2 | It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. |
Pokémon White 2 | It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. |
Sixth Pokémon generation | |
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. |
Pokémon Omega 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. |
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
Seventh Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Ultra Sun | It lived on land and went out into the sea to hunt for prey. Its sharp claws were its greatest weapon. |
Pokémon Ultra Moon | Armaldo adapted from living in water to living on land. It has been determined that it is the ancestor of some bug Pokémon. |
Eighth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Sword | After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating. |
Pokémon Shield | Though it lives on land, it's also a good swimmer. It dives into the ocean in search of prey, using its sharp claws to take down its quarry. |
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. |
Pokémon Shining Pearl | It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. |
Game locations[]
In the main games, Armaldo is only obtainable by evolving Anorith.
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
HP | 75 |
Attack | 125 |
Defense | 100 |
Sp. Attack | 70 |
Sp. Defense | 80 |
Speed | 45 |
Total | 495 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Fossil Pokémon | |
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Generation I | Omanyte • Omastar • Kabuto • Kabutops • Aerodactyl |
Generation III | Lileep • Cradily • Anorith • Armaldo |
Generation IV | Cranidos • Rampardos • Shieldon • Bastiodon |
Generation V | Tirtouga • Carracosta • Archen • Archeops |
Generation VI | Tyrunt • Tyrantrum • Amaura • Aurorus |
Generation VIII | Dracozolt • Arctozolt • Dracovish • Arctovish |