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Armaldo
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,259 |
| Generation | Hoenn (Gen 3) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Armaldo
Armaldo is a Rock/Bug-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,259 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Armaldo has base stats of 222 Attack, 174 Defense, and 181 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 577.
Armaldo can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Armaldo is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Partly Cloudy weather, Armaldo receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Armaldo is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter STAB | Bug | 3 | +6 | 7.5 | - | - | - |
| Struggle Bug | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Poison | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Water Pulse | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rock Blast STAB | Rock | 50 | -40 | - | 50 | -40 |
| Liquidation | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Armaldo takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Armaldo takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Armaldo
Top Pokémon to use when battling Armaldo in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
Rampardos
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 3 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 4 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 5 |
Dialga
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 6 |
Kyogre
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 7 |
Inteleon
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 8 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 9 |
Metagross
| Steel Psychic | 257 | 228 | 190 | 4,337 |
| 10 |
Excadrill
| Ground Steel | 255 | 129 | 242 | 3,711 |
🏆 Armaldo PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 20 | 1,497 |
| 4 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 1,496 |
| 6 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 1,497 |
| 7 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 1,499 |
| 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 1,499 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 35 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 36 | 2,496 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 36 | 2,496 |
| 4 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 36 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 36 | 2,496 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 35 | 2,489 |
| 7 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 35 | 2,493 |
| 8 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 37 | 2,500 |
| 9 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 36 | 2,490 |
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 36 | 2,496 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Armaldo IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,442 | 1,221 | 1,627 | 2,035 | 2,848 | 3,230 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,435 | 1,217 | 1,623 | 2,029 | 2,841 | 3,221 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,435 | 1,217 | 1,623 | 2,029 | 2,841 | 3,221 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,419 | 1,209 | 1,612 | 2,015 | 2,822 | 3,199 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,416 | 1,208 | 1,611 | 2,013 | 2,819 | 3,196 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,396 | 1,198 | 1,597 | 1,996 | 2,795 | 3,169 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,373 | 1,186 | 1,582 | 1,977 | 2,769 | 3,139 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,390 | 1,195 | 1,593 | 1,992 | 2,788 | 3,162 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,328 | 1,164 | 1,552 | 1,940 | 2,716 | 3,079 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,109 | 1,054 | 1,406 | 1,757 | 2,460 | 2,789 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Armaldo with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,230 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,848 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,552 - 1,627 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,940 - 2,035 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,552 - 1,627 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,164 - 1,221 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Armaldo with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 26 | 2,848 |
| 2 | 2,848 | 27 | 2,848 |
| 3 | 2,848 | 28 | 2,848 |
| 4 | 2,848 | 29 | 2,848 |
| 5 | 384 | 30 | 2,442 |
| 6 | 2,848 | 31 | 2,848 |
| 7 | 2,848 | 32 | 2,848 |
| 8 | 2,848 | 33 | 2,848 |
| 9 | 2,848 | 34 | 2,848 |
| 10 | 814 | 35 | 2,645 |
| 11 | 2,848 | 36 | 2,848 |
| 12 | 2,848 | 37 | 2,848 |
| 13 | 2,848 | 38 | 2,848 |
| 14 | 2,848 | 39 | 2,848 |
| 15 | 1,221 | 40 | 2,848 |
| 16 | 2,848 | 41 | 2,848 |
| 17 | 2,848 | 42 | 2,848 |
| 18 | 2,848 | 43 | 2,848 |
| 19 | 2,848 | 44 | 2,848 |
| 20 | 1,627 | 45 | 3,047 |
| 21 | 2,848 | 46 | 2,848 |
| 22 | 2,848 | 47 | 2,848 |
| 23 | 2,848 | 48 | 2,848 |
| 24 | 2,848 | 49 | 2,848 |
| 25 | 2,035 | 50 | 3,230 |
📖 Complete Armaldo Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Armaldo (#348) is a Rock/Bug-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,259 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Armaldo is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Armaldo in 2026.
📊 Armaldo Stats Analysis
Armaldo's Attack stat is 222 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Armaldo a strong damage dealer.
With 174 Defense (Good) and 181 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 577. This gives Armaldo reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Rock-type Pokémon, Armaldo's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Armaldo Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Armaldo depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Fury Cutter (Fast) with Cross Poison (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Armaldo has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Armaldo PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Armaldo can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Rock/Bug typing provides useful matchups against Normal, Poison-type threats while being weak to Water, Steel, Rock types.
Master League
In Master League, Armaldo faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Armaldo Raid Guide & Counters
Armaldo appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Water, Steel, Rock-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Armaldo at Level 20 (1,552 - 1,627 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,940 - 2,035 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,627 CP.
🎯 How to Get Armaldo in Pokémon GO
Armaldo can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Armaldo Evolution Guide
Armaldo is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Armaldo
Shadow Armaldo is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Armaldo's effective Attack becomes ~266. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Armaldo in Pokémon GO
Shiny Armaldo is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Armaldo gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,940 - 2,035 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Armaldo
Q: What is Armaldo's max CP?
A: 3,230 CP at Level 50, or 2,848 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Armaldo good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Armaldo be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Armaldo is available.
Q: What is Armaldo weak to?
A: Water, Steel, Rock-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Fury Cutter + Cross Poison for optimal DPS.
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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.