#348 · Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl · changed in this game
Armaldo
RockBugBattle Armor
In Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl: First found in Route 230 (Advance Radar (Ruby Cartridge), Lv 55). Its type (Rock / Bug) and base stats (total 495) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it loses Swift Swim. 2 of its 13 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Bug Bite and Brine.
Level-up moves 13
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fury Cutter The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. | Bug | Phys | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| 1 | Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Water Gun The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Mud Sport The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle. | Ground | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 12 | Metal Claw The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat. | Steel | Phys | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| 16 | Ancient Power The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. | Rock | Spec | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| 20 | Bug Bite The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 24 | Brine If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| 28 | Slash The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 32 | Crush Claw The user slashes the foe with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense. | Normal | Phys | 75 | 95 | 10 |
| 36 | Rock Blast The user hurls hard rocks at the foe. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession. | Rock | Phys | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| 43 | Protect It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 48 | X-Scissor The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 39
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | — |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | — |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 80 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | — |
| TM54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 |
| TM55 | Brine | Water | 65 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | — |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | — |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | — |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | — |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | — |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 |
Where to find Armaldo
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 230 | Advance Radar (Ruby Cartridge) | 55 |
Other changes in this game
- Egg moves: Sand Attack, Rapid Spin, Aqua Jet