Armaldo

Legends Awakened 18/146 • rare

Set: Legends Awakened
Number: 18/146
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2008
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $3.87
Artist: Kazuaki Aihara

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What it's worth

$3.87market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$2.45 – $3.87 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This fighting-type card stands out as a rare find within its set, making it a distinctive piece for those documenting the evolution of their collection. Its status as a rare card ensures it remains a point of interest for anyone focused on the specific series it originates from.

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Card face

What it does

140 HPStage 2

Poké-BodyFossil Armor

If Armaldo would be damaged by an attack, prevent that attack's damage done to Armaldo if that damage is 60 or less.

Cost: fighting energy fighting energy colorless energyCrush Claw60

During your next turn, if an attack does damage to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), that attack does 40 more damage.

Weaknessgrass energy+30Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Armaldo first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Legends Awakened expansion, released in 2008. This set was notable for focusing on the Sinnoh region and various legendary Pokémon, bridging the gap between earlier generations and the then-current Diamond and Pearl series. The card represents the Fossil Pokémon, which evolves from Anorith, maintaining its signature Fighting-type designation within the game mechanics of the time.

The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a long-standing contributor to the series known for a distinct, painterly style that emphasizes the character's prehistoric, insectoid anatomy. Designed to emphasize Armaldo’s defensive and offensive capabilities, the artwork captures the creature in a dynamic posture consistent with the set's emphasis on high-stamina, battler-ready Pokémon cards, which were intended to balance the competitive landscape of the 2008 meta.

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