It appears to be based upon the Anomalocaris, although it shares some physical traits with dinosaurs.
Armaldo may be a corruption of armor, a combination of armor and armadillo, or a combination of “armor” and “ald”, an old Saxon word meaning “old”.
No: 348
English Name: Armaldo
Japanese Name: Amarudo
Generation: 3
Type: Rock, Bug
Species: Plate Pokémon
Abilities: Battle Armor, Swift Swim (hidden ability)
Evolution: Anorith > Armaldo
Armaldo is a bipedal, amphibious Pokémon, somewhat resembling a mantis shrimp. It is covered with thick, grayish-blue plates. There accents of yellow, black, white, and red throughout its body. Its oblong eyes protrude from the sides of its head. A black pattern with two red, teardrop-shaped spots covered the center of its head and a yellow lower jaw. Three pairs of wing-like appendages extend from the sides of its long, thick neck. A plate of armor on its back has four short spikes and two triangular, yellow-rimmed wings extending from underneath. Its scaled chest and belly are rimmed with yellow lines as well, and there are two large yellow plates in the center of its chest. Its segmented arms extend from holes in these plates, each with a large, black claw. The legs are also segmented, with black knees. A pair of black fins tips its long tail.
In ancient times, Armaldo lived on land by the water’s-edge, and dived into the ocean to hunt for prey. The large wings on its back were used for swimming, while its thick shell protected it from enemy attacks. Its strong claws can break stones and punch through a steel slab. Furthermore, they can be freely extended or retracted.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
Pokemon Diamond: It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Pokemon Pearl: It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Pokemon Platinum: It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Pokemon HeartGold: Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
Pokemon Black: It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Pokemon White: It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Pokemon Black 2: It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
pokemon White 2: It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
Pokemon X: Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates.
Pokemon Y: Protected by a hard shell, its body is very sturdy. It skewers prey with its claws to feed.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
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