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Master League PvP guide

Armaldo Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Armaldo is a Rock/Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #377. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Rock Blast and Cross Poison.

Master League

#377

Situational

Type

Rock/Bug

Best Fast Move

Fury Cutter

Charged Moves

Rock BlastCross Poison

Max CP

3,220

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT ARMALDO

Is Armaldo Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Armaldo is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #377.

Armaldo PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#75967.6Fury Cutter, Rock Blast, Liquidation
Ultra League#60467.4Fury Cutter, Rock Blast, Liquidation
Master LeagueBest#37743.9Fury Cutter, Rock Blast, Cross Poison

Best Moveset for Armaldo in Pokémon GO PvP

Fury Cutter
bug

Fast Move · STAB

DMG3Energy+4Turns1DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Rock Blast
rock

Charged Move · STAB

DMG50Energy cost40

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Cross Poison
poison

Charged Move

DMG50Energy cost35

Strong vs: Fairy, Grass

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel

The recommended PvP moveset for Armaldo is Fury Cutter with Rock Blast and Cross Poison.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Armaldo in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Fury CutterRecommended
bug

Fast Move · STAB

DMG3Energy+4Turns1DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Struggle Bug
bug

Fast Move · STAB

DMG9Energy+8Turns3DPT3.00EPT2.67

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Charged Moves

Cross PoisonRecommended
poison

Charged Move

DMG50Energy cost35

Strong vs: Fairy, Grass

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel

Liquidation
water

Charged Move

DMG70Energy cost45

Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water

Rock BlastRecommended
rock

Charged Move · STAB

DMG50Energy cost40

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Water Pulse
water

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost50

Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water

Return
normal

Charged Move

DMG130Energy cost70

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Armaldo PvP Move Counts

Fury Cutter → Rock Blast

10 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

10101010

Fury Cutter → Cross Poison

9 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

9998

Armaldo Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Armaldo wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Armaldo Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Armaldo's Rock/Bug typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • rock1.6×
  • steel1.6×
  • water1.6×

Resistant to

  • normal0.625×
  • poison0.625×

Best Counters to Armaldo in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Armaldo in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Armaldo's league HP.

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Clawsteel

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    73% HP

  • Behemoth Bladesteel

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    140% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    67% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    73% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Roar of Timedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    108% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    98% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Geomancyfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    56% HP

  • Moonblastfairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    60% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    54% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    149% HP

Ratings are shown from Armaldo's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Armaldo.

Best Teammates for Armaldo in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Armaldo should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.

Covers 4 of Armaldo's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Armaldo's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Armaldo's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Armaldo's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Armaldo's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Armaldo

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/9/151,500201,696,369
#22/15/141,49619.51,694,130
#32/15/151,50019.51,694,130
#43/14/141,49919.51,692,689
#50/10/141,500201,691,061
Ultra League#12/15/152,500353,658,548
#20/15/122,496363,656,932
#30/15/142,49035.53,653,762
#40/15/152,49735.53,653,762
#51/14/142,49535.53,650,801
Master League#115/15/153,220505,187,077
#214/15/153,207505,165,191
#315/14/153,212505,159,633
#415/15/133,204505,155,449
#515/15/143,212505,155,449

Armaldo Stats in Pokémon GO

Armaldo's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Armaldo 0/9/15 (Best IV)

Level
20
CP
1,500
Attack
132.6
Defense
109.3
HP
117

Ultra League

Armaldo 2/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
35
CP
2,500
Attack
170.6
Defense
143.9
HP
149

Master League

Armaldo 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
3,220
Attack
199.2
Defense
158.8
HP
164

Armaldo Evolution

Armaldo

A Shadow form of Armaldo also exists in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Armaldo in Pokémon GO PvP

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Armaldo Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Armaldo in Pokémon GO PvP?

Armaldo's recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Rock Blast and Cross Poison.

Is Armaldo good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Armaldo is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #377.

What counters Armaldo in Pokémon GO PvP?

Zacian (Crowned Sword), Palkia (Origin) and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Armaldo in Master League.

What is Armaldo weak to in Pokémon GO?

Armaldo is weak to Rock (1.6×), Steel (1.6×), Water (1.6×).