No. 0846

Arrokuda

Rush Pokémon

Official art

Arrokuda is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 280. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Water

Height: 0.5 m 1′08″
Weight: 1 kg 2.2 lbs
Base stat total: 280 Higher than 10% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Swift Swim Propeller Tail

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

HP41116–148192–286

Atk6374–126117–247

Def4054–10176–196

SpA4054–10176–196

SpD3045–9058–174

Spe6677–129123–254

Total280Higher than 10% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

ElectricGrass

Resists

½×

FireIceSteelWater

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 66); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+129Max118No SP86Min77

Scarf193Tailwind258

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Arrokuda against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
129		Arrokuda · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
118		Arrokuda · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
86		Arrokuda · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Swift Swim
If Rain is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Other Pokémon with Swift Swim 44
Psyduck Golduck Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Horsea Goldeen Seaking Magikarp Omanyte Omastar Kabuto Kabutops Qwilfish Mantine Kingdra Mega Swampert Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Surskit Anorith Armaldo Feebas Huntail Gorebyss Relicanth Luvdisc Buizel Floatzel Finneon Lumineon Mantyke Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Tirtouga Carracosta Beartic Chewtle Drednaw Barraskewda Basculegion Overqwil
Propeller Tail, hidden ability
This Pokémon's moves cannot be redirected to a different target by any effect.
Other Pokémon with Propeller Tail 1
Barraskewda

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

0.1% of teams · rank #126 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 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

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

Usage by rating

All games0.7%
1500 weighting0.5%
1630 weighting0.1%
1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

Swift Swim83.7%
Propeller Tail, hidden ability16.3%

EV spreads

Adamant 28 HP / 252 Atk / 228 Spe55.0%
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

Mienfoo41.0%
Shroodle39.2%
Riolu28.1%
Squirtle26.4%
Wingull26.4%
Koffing23.6%
Munchlax23.6%
Grimer-Alola23.6%

Evolution

#0846ArrokudaWater
1. Level 26
  #0847BarraskewdaWater

Moves

Level up 10


1	Aqua JetUsually goes first.	Water	Physical	40	100%	20
1	PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Physical	35	100%	35
6	Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20
12	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
18	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
24	DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Water	Physical	80	100%	10
30	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
36	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
42	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Physical	85	100%	10
48	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 28


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM10	Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.	Ice	Physical	65	95%	15
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Special	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
TM63	Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Psychic	Physical	85	100%	10
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM77	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Physical	80	100%	15
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM106	Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.	Ground	Physical	80	95%	10
TM108	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Physical	85	100%	10
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Special	90	100%	15
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Special	110	80%	5
TM167	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM196	Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Water	Physical	60	100%	20
TM200	Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.	Dragon	Physical	25	90%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM208	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Special	35	85%	15
TM221	Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15

Egg moves 4


Egg	AcupressureRaises a random stat of the user or an ally by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
Egg	Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Dark	Physical	70	100%	15
Egg	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
Egg	ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10

Biology

Arrokuda is a speedy, barracuda-like Pokémon that enjoys charging at anything it sees, leading with the pointed lower jaw that it holds great pride in. Cramorant's Gulping form has it swallowing this Pokémon.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Category: Rush Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#180Isle of Armor#096Paldea#136Kitakami#090

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

English: Arrokuda
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

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

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