Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Struggle Bug Cross Poison
Same-type attack bonus on Struggle Bug. Cross Poison costs 33 energy for 40 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Armaldo takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 577
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,627 CP
Armaldo moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Struggle Bug Best STAB | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Poison Best | Poison | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Liquidation | Water | 70 | 33 | 3.0s | 23.3 | 2.12 |
| Rock Blast STAB | Rock | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Water Pulse | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Poison | Poison | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Liquidation | Water | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Blast | Rock | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Struggle Bug (10 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Armaldo is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Armaldo
How to get Armaldo
- Evolve from
- Anorith · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Armaldo knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 71 | 2,462 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 71 | 2,665 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,591 | 1,668 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,979 | 2,075 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,591 | 1,668 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,203 | 1,261 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,591 | 1,668 |
Is Armaldo good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Armaldo has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (222), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Armaldo deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 126 |
| Lv 3 | 212 |
| Lv 4 | 298 |
| Lv 5 | 384 |
| Lv 6 | 470 |
| Lv 7 | 556 |
| Lv 8 | 642 |
| Lv 9 | 728 |
| Lv 10 | 814 |
| Lv 11 | 895 |
| Lv 12 | 976 |
| Lv 13 | 1,058 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,139 |
| Lv 15 | 1,221 |
| Lv 16 | 1,302 |
| Lv 17 | 1,383 |
| Lv 18 | 1,465 |
| Lv 19 | 1,546 |
| Lv 20 | 1,627 |
| Lv 21 | 1,709 |
| Lv 22 | 1,790 |
| Lv 23 | 1,872 |
| Lv 24 | 1,953 |
| Lv 25 | 2,035 |
| Lv 26 | 2,116 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,197 |
| Lv 28 | 2,279 |
| Lv 29 | 2,360 |
| Lv 30 | 2,442 |
| Lv 31 | 2,482 |
| Lv 32 | 2,523 |
| Lv 33 | 2,564 |
| Lv 34 | 2,604 |
| Lv 35 | 2,645 |
| Lv 36 | 2,686 |
| Lv 37 | 2,726 |
| Lv 38 | 2,767 |
| Lv 39 | 2,808 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,848 |
| Lv 41 | 2,885 |
| Lv 42 | 2,921 |
| Lv 43 | 2,958 |
| Lv 44 | 2,995 |
| Lv 45 | 3,032 |
| Lv 46 | 3,069 |
| Lv 47 | 3,106 |
| Lv 48 | 3,144 |
| Lv 49 | 3,182 |
| Lv 50 | 3,220 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0348
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 68.20 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0348_POKEMON_ARMALDO
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Armaldo in Pokemon GO?
Armaldo's best moveset is Struggle Bug (fast) with Cross Poison (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Armaldo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Armaldo takes super effective damage from Rock, Steel, Water-type moves. It resists Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Armaldo's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Armaldo reaches 3,220 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,848 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Armaldo?
A perfect 15/15/15 Armaldo shows 1,627 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,035 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Armaldo better than regular Armaldo?
Shadow Armaldo deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Armaldo in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Anorith (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Armaldo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Armaldo depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.