Fury Cutter + Rock Blast
The best Rock-type moveset for Shadow Armaldo is Fury Cutter and Rock Blast (14.09 DPS, 228.3 TDO). In raids, Shadow Armaldo ranks #61 among Rock-type attackers (B Tier).
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Overview and stats
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Shadow Armaldo is a Rock- and Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Armaldo has a maximum CP of 3,220. It is weak to Rock, Steel, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Armaldo is Fury Cutter and Rock Blast.
Shadow Armaldo takes increased damage from:
Rock160.0%
Steel160.0%
Water160.0%
Shadow Armaldo takes reduced damage from:
Normal62.5%
Poison62.5%
| 1. | Fury Cutter | Rock Blast | 12.24 | 14.09 | 228.3 |
| 2. | Struggle Bug | Rock Blast | 11.43 | 13.16 | 213.2 |
| 3. | Fury Cutter |  Liquidation | 10.95 | 12.61 | 204.3 |
| 4. | Fury Cutter |  Cross Poison | 10.56 | 12.16 | 197.0 |
| 5. | Struggle Bug | Liquidation | 10.51 | 12.10 | 196.0 |
| 6. | Struggle Bug | Cross Poison | 10.08 | 11.60 | 187.9 |
| 7. | Fury Cutter | Water Pulse | 9.56 | 11.01 | 178.3 |
| 8. | Struggle Bug | Water Pulse | 9.31 | 10.72 | 173.7 |
Fury Cutter
4
8
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Struggle Bug15151.5s| Damage | 15 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 15 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Cross Poison40331.5s| Damage | 40 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialCross Poison has a 12.5% chance to:
Rock Blast50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 1.9s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Water Pulse65503.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.7s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Liquidation70333.0s| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.7s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialLiquidation has a 30.0% chance to:
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Armaldo can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Armaldo can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Shadow Armaldo maxes out at 3,220 CP. Raid catches are 1,492 to 1,627 CP, or 1,866 to 2,035 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,164 to 1,221 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 3220 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1164 CP - 1221 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1552 CP - 1627 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1492 CP - 1627 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1866 CP - 2035 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Armaldo’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 CP | 2 | 126 CP | 3 | 212 CP |
| 4 | 298 CP | 5 | 384 CP | 6 | 470 CP |
| 7 | 556 CP | 8 | 642 CP | 9 | 728 CP |
| 10 | 814 CP | 11 | 895 CP | 12 | 976 CP |
| 13 | 1058 CP | 14 | 1139 CP | 15 | 1221 CP |
| 16 | 1302 CP | 17 | 1383 CP | 18 | 1465 CP |
| 19 | 1546 CP | 20 | 1627 CP | 21 | 1709 CP |
| 22 | 1790 CP | 23 | 1872 CP | 24 | 1953 CP |
| 25 | 2035 CP | 26 | 2116 CP | 27 | 2197 CP |
| 28 | 2279 CP | 29 | 2360 CP | 30 | 2442 CP |
| 31 | 2482 CP | 32 | 2523 CP | 33 | 2564 CP |
| 34 | 2604 CP | 35 | 2645 CP | 36 | 2686 CP |
| 37 | 2726 CP | 38 | 2767 CP | 39 | 2808 CP |
| 40 | 2848 CP | 41 | 2885 CP | 42 | 2921 CP |
| 43 | 2958 CP | 44 | 2995 CP | 45 | 3032 CP |
| 46 | 3069 CP | 47 | 3106 CP | 48 | 3144 CP |
| 49 | 3182 CP | 50 | 3220 CP |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Armaldo’s Rock and Bug-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Armaldo.
Rock BugMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #348 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 68.2 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 6% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
Shadow Armaldo’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Anorith
Armaldo
Shadow Anorith
Shadow ArmaldoThe illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  |  |
| 0.74 m | 0.75 m | 1.5 m | 2.25 m | 3 m |
Shadow Armaldo's height ranges from 0.735 m to 3 m, with the average being 1.5 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.735 m2′05″ | 0.75 m2′06″ |
| XS | 0.75 m2′06″ | 1.125 m3′08″ |
| M | 1.125 m3′08″ | 1.875 m6′02″ |
| XL | 1.875 m6′02″ | 2.25 m7′05″ |
| XXL | 2.25 m7′05″ | 3 m9′10″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Armaldo from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Armaldo. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Ruby | ARMALDO’s tough armor makes all attacks bounce off. This POKéMON’s two enormous claws can be freely extended or contracted. They have the power to punch right through a steel slab. |
| Sapphire | ARMALDO is a POKéMON species that became extinct in prehistoric times. This POKéMON is said to have walked on its hind legs, which would have been more convenient for life on land. |
| Emerald | ARMALDO usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings. |
| FireRed, LeafGreen | Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates. |
| X | Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates. |
| Y | Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed. |
| Omega Ruby | Armaldo’s tough armor makes all attacks bounce off. This Pokémon’s two enormous claws can be freely extended or contracted. They have the power to punch right through a steel slab. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Armaldo is a Pokémon species that became extinct in prehistoric times. This Pokémon is said to have walked on its hind legs, which would have been more convenient for life on land. |
| Ultra Sun | It lived on land and went out into the sea to hunt for prey. Its sharp claws were its greatest weapon. |
| Ultra Moon | Armaldo adapted from living in water to living on land. It has been determined that it is the ancestor of some bug Pokémon. |
| Sword | After evolution, this Pokémon emerged onto land. Its lower body has become stronger, and blows from its tail are devastating. |
| Shield | Though it lives on land, it’s also a good swimmer. It dives into the ocean in search of prey, using its sharp claws to take down its quarry. |
Shadow Armaldo’s best moves are Fury Cutter and Rock Blast, for 14.09 DPS and 228.3 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Rock and Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Rock, Steel, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Normal and Poison-type moves.
Shadow Armaldo tops out at 2,848 CP at Level 40 and 3,220 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Armaldo can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Armaldo cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Armaldo: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.
Regular Shadow Armaldo
Shiny Shadow Armaldo
