Anorith

Anorith (Pokédex #0347) is a Rock/Bug-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 3. It is officially classified as the Old Shrimp Pokémon. ANORITH was regenerated from a prehistoric fossil. This primitive POKéMON once lived in warm seas. It grips its prey firmly between its two large claws.

As a Rock/Bug-type POKEMON, Anorith has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Rock, Steel moves. It resists Normal, Poison moves, taking only half damage from them.

Anorith's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 355 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 45 · ATK 95 · DEF 50 · SP.ATK 40 · SP.DEF 50 · SPD 75. Its standout stat is ATK (95), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Battle armor, Swift swim, with Swift swim as its hidden ability.

Anorith stands 0.7 m (28") tall and weighs 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs). It is typically found in Waters Edge environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Slow Then Very Fast. Egg groups: Water3.

Anorith is part of the Anorith → Armaldo evolution line (2-stage). Anorith is the base form and can evolve into Armaldo via Level 40.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Armaldo. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.