No. 0347
Anorith
Old Shrimp Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
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.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
RockBugshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 13 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 75); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Anorith outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
This Pokémon cannot be struck by a .
Everything about Battle Armor →Other Pokémon with Battle Armor 10
If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Swift Swim →Other Pokémon with Swift Swim 44
Psyduck
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Poliwhirl
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Horsea
Goldeen
Seaking
Magikarp
Omanyte
Omastar
Kabuto
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Qwilfish
Mantine
Kingdra
Mega Swampert
Lotad
Lombre
Ludicolo
Surskit
Armaldo
Feebas
Huntail
Gorebyss
Relicanth
Luvdisc
Buizel
Floatzel
Finneon
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Mantyke
Tympole
Palpitoad
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Chewtle
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Basculegion
Overqwil
Cubone
Marowak
Skorupi
Drapion
Type: Null
Perrserker
FalinksCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
Moves
Level up 13
| 1 | Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160. | Bug | Phys | 40 | 95% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 4 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 8 | Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 12 | Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1. | Steel | Phys | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 16 | Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva). | Rock | Spec | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 20 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Crush Claw50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Normal | Phys | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| 36 | Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Rock | Phys | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| 41 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 44 | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 25
| HM01 | CutNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 50 | 95% | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM06 | Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| TM | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| TM | SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM | BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
Egg moves 8
| Egg | Aqua JetUsually goes first. | Water | Phys | 40 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Cross PoisonHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison. | Poison | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Egg | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Egg | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe. | Normal | Phys | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| Egg | Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
It used to live in warm waters. Because the composition of the water has changed since it went extinct 100 million years ago, it can no longer thrive in the wild.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#340 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Old Shrimp Pokémon
- Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
- Color
- Gray
- Water's Edge
- Pal Park area
- Sea
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.
ShieldThis Pokémon was restored from a fossil. Anorith lived in the ocean about 100,000,000 years ago, hunting with its pair of claws.
SwordThis is one kind of primeval bug Pokémon. With eight wings, it could apparently swim a lot faster than you’d expect.
Ultra MoonWhen restored Anorith are released into the ocean, they don’t thrive, because the water composition has changed since their era.
Ultra SunAn ancestral Pokémon that lived in the ocean. Over time, its eight feet transformed into wings.
HeartGold · SoulSilverA Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · YIt is a kind of Pokémon progenitor. It uses its extending claws to catch prey hiding among rocks on the seafloor.
FireRed · LeafGreen · XIt was resurrected from a fossil using the power of science. It swims by undulating the eight wings at its sides. They were feet that adapted to life in the sea.
EmeraldANORITH is said to be a type of Pokémon predecessor, with eight wings at the sides of its body. This Pokémon swam in the primordial sea by undulating these eight wings.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireANORITH was regenerated from a prehistoric fossil. This primitive Pokémon once lived in warm seas. It grips its prey firmly between its two large claws.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Anorith
- Japanese
- アノプス
- Japanese (romaji)
- Anopth
- Korean
- 아노딥스
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 太古羽蟲
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 太古羽虫
- French
- Anorith
- German
- Anorith
- Spanish
- Anorith
- Italian
- Anorith
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Training
- 1 Atk
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 71
- Erratic
Breeding
- Water 3
- ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
- 30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
- Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
- Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Route 8Receive as a gift · Lv 15
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Route 8Receive as a gift · Lv 15
White 2 1 area
- Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Black 2 1 area
- Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
White 1 area
- Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Black 1 area
- Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
SoulSilver 1 area
- Pewter Museum of ScienceReceive as a gift · Lv 20
HeartGold 1 area
- Pewter Museum of ScienceReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Platinum 1 area
- Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Pearl 1 area
- Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Diamond 1 area
- Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Emerald 1 area
- Rustboro CityReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Sapphire 1 area
- Rustboro CityReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Ruby 1 area
- Rustboro CityReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.