Type matchups
Damage Armaldo takes from each attacking type.
As a Rock/Bug type, Armaldo has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Rock/Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 495
Armaldo has a base stat total of 495, higher than 62% of Pokémon. With Attack (125) well above Sp. Atk (70), it works best as a physical attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 75 HP, 100 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Armaldo can have the abilities Battle Armor and Swift Swim.
How to beat Armaldo
Armaldo takes 2× damage from Rock, Steel and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Poison moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Bug moves. Cobalion hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Bug moves. Lucario hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Bug moves.
Evolution
Armaldo is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Anorith → Armaldo), evolving from Anorith.
Best counters to Armaldo
Frequently asked questions
What is Armaldo weak to?
As a Rock/Bug type, Armaldo takes super-effective damage from Rock, Steel and Water moves.
What is Armaldo resistant to?
Armaldo resists Normal and Poison moves.
What are the best counters to Armaldo?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Cobalion and Lucario, which hit Armaldo with super-effective attacks.