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Rock

Bug

POKÉDEX No. #347

Anorith

Old Shrimp Pokémon

Generation 3

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.

Height0.7 m

Weight12.5 kg

AbilitiesBattle Armor

Forms1

Defensive Fingerprint

4×2×1×½×¼×0×

NORNormal ½×

FIRFire 1×

WATWater 2×

ELEElectric 1×

GRAGrass 1×

ICEIce 1×

FIGFighting 1×

POIPoison ½×

GRDGround 1×

FLYFlying 1×

PSYPsychic 1×

BUGBug 1×

ROCRock 2×

GHOGhost 1×

DRADragon 1×

DRKDark 1×

STESteel 2×

FAIFairy 1×

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP45
200–294
Attack95
175–317
Defense50
94–218
Sp. Atk40
76–196
Sp. Def50
94–218
Speed75
139–273

Total355

/ 720

BST355

26 percentile (1025)-55 vs Gen 3 avg (410)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Rock

Steel

Water

Resists

Normal

Poison

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 3

Habitat

Waters Edge

Color

Gray

Shape

Armor

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#347
Conquest Gallery	#171
Crown Tundra	#185
Hoenn	#135
Updated Akala	#134
Updated Alola	#233
Updated Hoenn	#140

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

EV Yield

+1 Attack

Growth Curve

Slow Then Very Fast

\begin{cases}
\frac{ x^3 \left( 100 - x \right) }{50},    & \text{if } x \leq 50  \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 150 - x \right) }{100},   & \text{if } 50 < x \leq 68  \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 1274 + (x \bmod 3)^2 - 9 (x \bmod 3) - 20 \left\lfloor \frac{x}{3} \right\rfloor \right) }{1000}, & \text{if } 68 < x \leq 98  \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 160 - x \right) }{100},   & \text{if } x > 98  \\
\end{cases}

Exp at Lv. 50

125,000

Exp at Lv. 100

600,000

Wild Held Items

No wild held item data available.

Evolution Chain

#347

Anorith

→

Level 40

#348

Armaldo

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Ultra Sun

1 spots

100% max

Alola Route 8 Fossil Restoration Center

100%

Method: Receive as a gift
Level Range: Lv. 15
Conditions: Any

Ultra Moon

1 spots

100% max

Alola Route 8 Fossil Restoration Center

100%

Method: Receive as a gift
Level Range: Lv. 15
Conditions: Any

Diamond

1 spots

100% max

Oreburgh Mining Museum

100%

Method: Receive as a gift
Level Range: Lv. 20
Conditions: Have Claw Fossil in bag

Pearl

1 spots

100% max

Oreburgh Mining Museum

100%

Method: Receive as a gift
Level Range: Lv. 20
Conditions: Have Claw Fossil in bag

Platinum

1 spots

100% max

Oreburgh Mining Museum

100%

Method: Receive as a gift
Level Range: Lv. 20
Conditions: Have Claw Fossil in bag

HeartGold

1 spots

100% max

Pewter Museum of Science

100%

Method: Receive as a gift
Level Range: Lv. 20
Conditions: Have Claw Fossil in bag

SoulSilver

1 spots

100% max

Pewter Museum of Science

100%

Method: Receive as a gift
Level Range: Lv. 20
Conditions: Have Claw Fossil in bag

Ruby

1 spots

100% max

Rustboro City

100%

Method: Receive as a gift
Level Range: Lv. 20
Conditions: Have Claw Fossil in bag

Sapphire

1 spots

100% max

Rustboro City

100%

Method: Receive as a gift
Level Range: Lv. 20
Conditions: Have Claw Fossil in bag

Emerald

1 spots

100% max

Rustboro City

100%

Method: Receive as a gift
Level Range: Lv. 20
Conditions: Have Claw Fossil in bag

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Rock

Steel

Water

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

Normal

0.5×

Poison

0.5×

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

½×

1×

1×

½×

1×

2×

1×

1×

2×

1×

2×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Strategic Insight

Anorith's rock/bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice, grass, psychic, dark types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Flying

Bug

Fire

Ice

Grass

Psychic

Dark

Anorith's Rock / Bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice, grass, psychic, dark types

Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution

Adamant

+Attack−Sp. Atk

Jolly

+Speed−Sp. Atk

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

X-Scissor

Learned at Lv. 61

X Y

Bug

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Ancient Power

Learned at Lv. 37

Rock

Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 5Special

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

Fury Cutter

Learned at Lv. 43

Bug

Power: 40Accuracy: 95PP: 20Physical

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Double-Edge

Tutor Moves

Normal

Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Brick Break

TM/TR Moves

Fighting

Power: 75Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Slash

Learned at Lv. 49

Normal

Power: 70Accuracy: 100PP: 20Physical

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Fury Cutter

Learned at Lv. 43

Bug

Power: 40Accuracy: 95PP: 20Physical

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.

Related Guides & News

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

Related Pokémon

TCG Cards

View all Anorith trading cards and their competitive usage.

View Anorith TCG Cards →

Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Anorith
Japanese	アノプス
Japanese (Kanji)	アノプス
Roomaji	Anopth
Korean	아노딥스
French	Anorith
German	Anorith
Spanish	Anorith
Italian	Anorith
Chinese (Traditional)	太古羽蟲
Chinese (Simplified)	太古羽虫

Sprite Gallery

Emerald

Ruby Sapphire

Anorith shiny sprite (Ruby Sapphire) — Shiny

Anorith shiny back sprite (Ruby Sapphire) — Shiny Back

Pokédex Data

Height

0.7 m

Weight

12.5 kg

Type

Rock

Bug

Abilities

Protects against critical hits.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Water 3

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

87.5%

♀

12.5%

🐣

Hatch Steps

7,650

Hatch Counter: 30

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Slow Then Very Fast

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Fury Cutter

fury-cutter

Lv. 43

Harden

harden

Lv. 7

Scratch

scratch

Lv. 1

Mud Sport

mud-sport

Lv. 13

Water Gun

water-gun

Lv. 19

Smack Down

smack-down

Lv. 13

Metal Claw

metal-claw

Lv. 25

Ancient Power

ancient-power

Lv. 37

Bug Bite

bug-bite

Lv. 25

Brine

brine

Lv. 29

Protect

protect

Lv. 49

Slash

slash

Lv. 49

Crush Claw

crush-claw

Lv. 55

Rock Blast

rock-blast

Lv. 55

X Scissor

x-scissor

Lv. 61

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