Competitive Information for Anorith [Ruby/Sapphire]
Rock / Bug
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Anorith? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Anorith, a dazzling Pokémon with Rock and Bug attributes! Anorith is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Rock, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Anorith's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Choice Band / Silk Scarf
Ability: Battle Armor
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Slash / Double-Edge
- Rock Slide / Ancient Power
- Brick Break / Rock Smash
- Metal Claw
Anorith stands out as a first-rate Physical Sweeper in single battles. The objective of this moveset is to crush rivals using lethal physical attacks. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Anorith's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Battle Armor, Anorith cannot be struck by a critical hit. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Anorith's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Ancient Power is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Metal Claw is a physical 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Anorith's attack by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Anorith? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Choice Band / Hard Stone
Ability: Battle Armor
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Ancient Power
- Slash / Double-Edge
- Brick Break / Rock Smash
- Metal Claw
Anorith stands out as a wonderful Physical Sweeper in double battles. It attempts to crush rivals using destructive physical power. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Anorith's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Battle Armor, Anorith cannot be struck by a critical hit. With a Hard Stone equipped to it, Anorith's rock-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Ancient Power is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Metal Claw is a physical 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Anorith's attack by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Anorith can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Anorith.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Anorith can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Anorith
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Anorith's stats
- Ancient Power
- Harden
- Metal Claw
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Anorith
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rapid Spin
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Anorith in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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