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Cradily (#346) – Anorith – Armaldo (#348) | |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Name | Anorith |
| Japanese name | アノプス Anopth |
| Number | 347 |
| Stage | Stage 1 |
| Evolves from | None |
| Evolves to | Armaldo |
| Base Stats | |
| Hit points | 45 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Special Attack | 40 |
| Special Defense | 50 |
| Speed | 75 |
| Biological | |
| Species | Old Shrimp |
| Types | Rock/Bug |
| Height | 2'04" (0.7 m) |
| Weight | 27.6 lb (12.5 kg) |
| Abilities | Battle Armor |
| Shiny color | Its claws and the gray ring around its abdomen turn a pale gold |
| Egg Group | Water 3 |
| Hatch Steps | 7680 |
| Gender distribution | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Hold item | None |
Naming
Its name may be a combination of Anomalocaris, an ancient ocean dweller resembling a shrimp, and lith, Latin for stone.
Biological characteristics
Anorith is an ancient ocean-dwelling creature that uses the fins on its sides to propel itself through the seas. It has one pair of large eyes, and a pair of claws that eventually would become a Claw Fossil found in the Hoenn region.
In the video games
Generation III
There are no living Anorith left in the Hoenn region, however a Claw Fossil can be taken to the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to revive it.
FireRed/LeafGreen players must trade for it.
Generation IV
In the Diamond/Pearl versions, the player must take a Claw Fossil to the Oreburgh Mining Museum to revive one.
In Platinum version, the player must trade for one.
Attacks Learned
| Attacks(DP) | |
|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |
| Start | Harden |
| Lv. 7 | Mud Sport |
| Lv. 13 | Water Gun |
| Lv. 19 | Metal Claw |
| Lv. 25 | Protect |
| Lv. 31 | Ancientpower |
| Lv. 37 | Fury Cutter |
| Lv. 43 | Slash |
| Lv. 49 | Rock Blast |
| Lv. 55 | Crush Claw |
| Lv. 61 | X-Scissor |
| TMs (DP) | |
|---|---|
| 03 | Water Pulse |
| 06 | Toxic |
| 10 | Hidden Power |
| 11 | Sunny Day |
| 17 | Protect |
| 21 | Frustration |
| 27 | Return |
| 28 | Dig |
| 31 | Brick Break |
| 32 | Double Team |
| 37 | Sandstorm |
| 39 | Rock Tomb |
| 40 | Aerial Ace |
| 42 | Facade |
| 43 | Secret Power |
| 44 | Rest |
| 45 | Attract |
| 54 | False Swipe |
| 58 | Endure |
| 69 | Rock Polish |
| 75 | Swords Dance |
| 76 | Stealth Rock |
| 78 | Captivate |
| 80 | Rock Slide |
| 81 | X-Scissor |
| 82 | Sleep Talk |
| 83 | Natural Gift |
| 87 | Swagger |
| 90 | Substitute |
| HMs (DP) | |
|---|---|
| 01 | Cut |
| 06 | Rock Smash |