Armaldo Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Armaldo in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Armaldo
Armaldo is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Bug typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 37.818 DPS.
Armaldo can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Armaldo is weak to Rock, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Normal, Poison-type moves as Armaldo resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Armaldo is Primal Kyogre (37.818 DPS), Mega Lucario (34.933 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (34.848 DPS).
Catching Armaldo: After defeating Armaldo, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1591 and 1668 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1979-2075 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Armaldo from raids will have exactly 1668 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Armaldo?
The best counter for Armaldo is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 37.818 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (34.933 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (34.848 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Armaldo?
Armaldo can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Armaldo weak to?
Armaldo is weak to Rock, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Armaldo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Armaldo's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Armaldo from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Armaldo from raids will have 1668 CP at level 20, or 2075 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1591. If you see 1668 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Armaldo worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Armaldo is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Armaldo?
For the best moveset for Armaldo itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Armaldo stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
What weather boosts Armaldo in raids?
Weather boost information for Armaldo is not currently available. Rock-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.