anorith

Anorith is a Rock/Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Rock / Bug

Abilities:

• Battle Armor: Protects Anorith from critical hits.
• Swift Swim (Hidden Ability): Doubles Anorith's Speed stat in rain.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a small, ancient arthropod
• Has a segmented body with a hard, rock-like exoskeleton
• Features two large, wing-like appendages on its sides
• Possesses sharp claws and a pair of large eyes on stalks

Behavior and Habitat:

• Anorith is believed to be a prehistoric Pokémon, primarily restored from a Claw Fossil.
• It is known to have lived in warm seas during ancient times, using its claws to capture prey.
• In the modern Pokémon world, it is typically seen in museums or research centers where fossil restoration occurs.

In Battle:

• Anorith is a versatile battler with access to both Rock- and Bug-type moves.
• Notable moves include Rock Blast, X-Scissor, and Aqua Jet.
• Effective against Fire, Flying, and Psychic types due to its dual typing and move set.
• Vulnerable to Water, Steel, and Rock-type moves.

Evolution:

• Evolves from a Claw Fossil.
• Evolves into Armaldo starting at level 40.

Interesting Facts:

• Anorith and its evolution Armaldo are the only Pokémon with the combination of Rock and Bug types.
• Its design is inspired by Anomalocaris, an ancient marine arthropod.
• It is one of the few Pokémon that offer insight into the prehistoric era within the Pokémon universe.
• Anorith's ability to swim quickly in water, as indicated by its Swift Swim ability, highlights its adaptation to ancient aquatic environments.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• 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.
• Firered: It is a kind of Pokémon progenitor. It uses its extending claws to catch prey hiding among rocks on the seafloor.
• Leafgreen: It is a kind of Pokémon progenitor. It uses its extending claws to catch prey hiding among rocks on the seafloor.
• Diamond: A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
• Pearl: A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
• Platinum: A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
• Heartgold: An ancestral Pokémon that lived in the ocean. Over time, its eight feet transformed into wings.
• Soulsilver: An ancestral Pokémon that lived in the ocean. Over time, its eight feet transformed into wings.
• Black: A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
• White: A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
• Black-2: A Pokémon ancestor that was reanimated from a fossil. It lived in the sea and hunted with claws.
• White-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.