The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Anorith.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
½
2
½
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
2
2
Evolution chart
#0347 Anorith Rock · Bug(Level 40)#0348 Armaldo Rock · Bug
Anorith changes
In Generation 3, Anorith has a base experience yield of 119.
In Generation 4, Anorith has a base experience yield of 99.
In Generations 3-7, Anorith has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Ruby
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.
Sapphire
ANORITH 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.
FireRedLeafGreen
It is a kind of POKéMON progenitor. It uses its extending claws to catch prey hiding among rocks on the seafloor.
Emerald
It 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.
DiamondPearlPlatinum
A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
HeartGoldSoulSilver
An ancestral Pokémon that lived in the ocean. Over time, its eight feet transformed into wings.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
X
It is a kind of Pokémon progenitor. It uses its extending claws to catch prey hiding among rocks on the seafloor.
Y
A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
Omega Ruby
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.
Alpha Sapphire
Anorith 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.
Ultra Sun
When restored Anorith are released into the ocean, they don’t thrive, because the water composition has changed since their era.
Ultra Moon
This is one kind of primeval bug Pokémon. With eight wings, it could apparently swim a lot faster than you’d expect.
Sword
This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. Anorith lived in the ocean about 100,000,000 years ago, hunting with its pair of claws.
Shield
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.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
This Pokémon ancestor was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with its claws.
Moves learned by Anorith
In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
Moves learnt by level up
Anorith does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Anorith cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Anorith learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Fury Cutter
Bug
40
95
1
Harden
Normal
—
—
4
Water Gun
Water
40
100
8
Smack Down
Rock
50
100
12
Metal Claw
Steel
50
95
16
Ancient Power
Rock
60
100
20
Bug Bite
Bug
60
100
24
Brine
Water
65
100
28
Slash
Normal
70
100
32
Crush Claw
Normal
75
95
36
Rock Blast
Rock
25
90
41
Protect
Normal
—
—
44
X-Scissor
Bug
80
100
Egg moves
Anorith learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Anorith gen 8 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua Jet
Water
40
100
Cross Poison
Poison
70
100
Curse
Ghost
—
—
Iron Defense
Steel
—
—
Knock Off
Dark
65
100
Rapid Spin
Normal
50
100
Sand Attack
Ground
—
100
Screech
Normal
—
85
Moves learnt by TM
Anorith is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03
Water Pulse
Water
60
100
11
Sunny Day
Fire
—
—
17
Protect
Normal
—
—
28
Dig
Ground
80
100
31
Brick Break
Fighting
75
100
32
Double Team
Normal
—
—
37
Sandstorm
Rock
—
—
39
Rock Tomb
Rock
60
95
40
Aerial Ace
Flying
60
∞
42
Facade
Normal
70
100
44
Rest
Psychic
—
—
45
Attract
Normal
—
100
54
False Swipe
Normal
40
100
55
Brine
Water
65
100
58
Endure
Normal
—
—
69
Rock Polish
Rock
—
—
75
Swords Dance
Normal
—
—
76
Stealth Rock
Rock
—
—
80
Rock Slide
Rock
75
90
81
X-Scissor
Bug
80
100
82
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
87
Swagger
Normal
—
85
90
Substitute
Normal
—
—
93
Cut
Normal
50
95
98
Rock Smash
Fighting
40
100
In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Anorith sprites
Type
Generation 3
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
—
Shiny
—
—
See all Anorith sprites
Where to find Anorith
RubySapphire
Rustboro City
FireRedLeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald
Rustboro City
DiamondPearlPlatinum
Oreburgh City
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Pewter City
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
Nacrene City
XY
Ambrette Town
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Rustboro City
SunMoon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Route 8
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
SwordShield
Ballimere Lake
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Anorith questions
Omanyte and anorith?
What is a good LC moveset for Anorith?
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Other languages
English
Anorith
Japanese
アノプス (Anopth)
German
Anorith
French
Anorith
Italian
Anorith
Spanish
Anorith
Korean
아노딥스 (anodipseu)
Chinese (Simplified)
太古羽虫
Chinese (Traditional)
太古羽蟲
English
Old Shrimp Pokémon
Japanese
むかしエビポケモン
German
Urgarnelen-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Crustage
Italian
Pokémon Primaceo
Spanish
Pokémon Camarón
Korean
고대새우포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
古虾宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
古蝦寶可夢
Name origin
anomalocaris an ancient fossilised shrimp -lith suffix referring to rock #0346 Cradily #0348 Armaldo
