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Cards/Armaldo
Armaldo card from the Silver Tempest set
Illustration by Souichirou Gunjima. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon

Armaldo

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A powerful Stage 2 Fighting type that can instantly remove weaker opponents.

Fighting150 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

It has 150 Hit Points and evolves from Anorith.

It uses Reaping Claw to Knock Out an opponent's Active Pokémon if that Pokémon has 100 HP or less remaining.

It uses Boulder Crush to deal 160 damage when you attach two Fighting Energy and one Colorless Energy.

Signature attack

Boulder Crush

No game text. (160 damage)

The Reaping Claw attack allows you to defeat an opponent's Pokémon in a single hit, provided it is already damaged. This makes Armaldo a strong finisher for games where your rival has worn down their own team.

Attacks

C
Reaping Claw

If your opponent's Active Pokémon has 100 HP or less remaining, it is Knocked Out.

FFC
Boulder Crush160

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that focus on dealing heavy damage quickly or weakening opponents before the final turn. It works well in Fighting type strategies that aim to control the board by removing threats early.

Strengths
  • One-hit knockout potential
  • High damage output
  • Stage 2 power
Watch out for
  • Weak to Grass attacks
  • Requires multiple Energy cards
  • Reaping Claw has strict conditions
Pro tip

Use Reaping Claw only when the opponent's Active Pokémon is already at 100 HP or less to guarantee a win.

From the Pokédex

Armaldo is known for its hard shell and powerful claws which it uses to crush prey.

Note for the parent

Your child will need to manage Energy cards carefully because Boulder Crush requires three specific types of energy to work effectively.

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