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No. 0846

Arrokuda

Rush Pokémon

Arrokuda
Official art
Water
Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
1 kg 2.2 lbs
Base stat total
280 top 90%
Introduced
Gen VIII
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
After it’s eaten its fill, its movements become extremely sluggish. That’s when Cramorant swallows it up.
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Base stats

HP41101–148192–286
Atk6361–126117–247
Def4040–10176–196
SpA4040–10176–196
SpD3031–9058–174
Spe6663–129123–254
Total280Higher than 10% of all Pokémon
HP41Atk63Def40Spe66SpD30SpA40

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 66). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+129Max118No SP86Min77Scarf193Tailwind258

At max Speed, Arrokuda outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 129Arrokuda · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 118Arrokuda · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 86Arrokuda · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Swift Swim

    Doubles Speed during rain.

  • Propeller TailHidden ability

    Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.06% of teams · rank #126 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Band
Ability
Swift Swim
Nature
Adamant
EVs
28 HP / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Tera Type
Water
  1. Liquidation
  2. Close Combat
  3. Psychic Fangs
  4. Crunch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.73%
  • Rated 1500+0.47%
  • Rated 1630+0.06%
  • Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.06%

Moves

  • Liquidation99.7%
  • Close Combat99.3%
  • Psychic Fangs60.9%
  • Crunch39.3%
  • Flip Turn30.4%
  • Aqua Jet24.5%
  • Drill Run16.7%
  • Throat Chop13.9%
  • Double-Edge13.9%
  • Ice Fang0.7%

Items

  • Choice Band97.6%
  • Eviolite2.4%
  • Life Orb0%
  • Damp Rock0%
  • No item0%
  • Focus Sash0%

Abilities

  • 83.7%
  • 16.3%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 28 HP / 252 Atk / 228 Spe55%
  • Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 228 Spe28.7%
  • Adamant 28 HP / 252 Atk / 196 SpD13.9%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 228 Spe2.3%
  • Jolly 28 HP / 252 Atk / 116 Def / 36 SpD / 68 Spe0%

Tera types

  • Water83.5%
  • Psychic11.5%
  • Grass3.3%
  • Fighting1.7%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0846ArrokudaWater
    1. Level 26#0847BarraskewdaWater

Moves

Level up 10

1Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20
1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
6Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20
12BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
18AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
24DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10
30Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
36CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
42LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
48Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 28

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20
TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 4

EggAcupressureRaises one of a friendly Pokémon’s stats at random by two stages.NormalStatus——30
EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
EggSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
EggThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Rush Pokémon
Debut
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
—
Galar#180Isle of Armor#096Paldea#136Kitakami#090

  1. After it’s eaten its fill, its movements become extremely sluggish. That’s when Cramorant swallows it up.

    Shield

  2. If it sees any movement around it, this Pokémon charges for it straightaway, leading with its sharply pointed jaw. It’s very proud of that jaw.

    Sword

Names around the world

Japanese
サシカマス
Japanese (romaji)
Sasikamasu
Korean
찌로꼬치
Chinese (Traditional)
刺梭魚
Chinese (Simplified)
刺梭鱼
French
Embrochet
German
Pikuda
Spanish
Arrokuda
Italian
Arrokuda

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
50
Base experience
56
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 2
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Forest of FocusFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 13–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Training LowlandsSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Forest of FocusFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 13–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Training LowlandsSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Shield 17 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • HulburyFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 20–24
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Motostoke RiverbankFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 26–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Route 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 4–6
  • Route 2 (Lake)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 38–40
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword 17 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • HulburyFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 20–24
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Motostoke RiverbankFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 26–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Route 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 4–6
  • Route 2 (Lake)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 38–40
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30