Armaldo

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: 2 Atk.

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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 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

At max Speed, Armaldo outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Armaldo against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first

Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
106		Armaldo · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
97		Armaldo · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
65		Armaldo · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · 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.

• Battle Armor

  This Pokémon cannot be struck by a critical hit.

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• Swift Swim, hidden ability

  If Rain is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.

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  Other Pokémon with Swift Swim 44

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Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

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Category

Plate Pokémon

Debut

Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire

Color

Gray

Shape

Upright

Habitat

Water's Edge

Pal Park area

Sea

1. 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.

   ShieldRead

2. After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating.

   Sword

3. Armaldo adapted from living in water to living on land. It has been determined that it is the ancestor of some bug Pokémon.

   Ultra Moon

4. It lived on land and went out into the sea to hunt for prey. Its sharp claws were its greatest weapon.

   Ultra Sun

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

   HeartGold · SoulSilver · X

6. It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.

   Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

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

   FireRed · LeafGreen · Y

8. ARMALDO usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings.

   Emerald

9. 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.

   Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

10. 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English

Armaldo

Japanese

アーマルド

Japanese (romaji)

Armaldo

Korean

아말도

Chinese (Traditional)

太古盔甲

Chinese (Simplified)

太古盔甲

French

Armaldo

German

Armaldo

Spanish

Armaldo

Italian

Armaldo

EV yield

2 Atk

Catch rate

45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Base friendship

70

Base experience

173

Growth rate

Erratic

Egg groups

Water 3

Gender

♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%

Hatch time

30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Evolves from Anorith: Level 40.

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.