No. 0883

Arctovish

Fossil Pokémon

Official art

Arctovish is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 505. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Water Ice

Height: 2 m 6′07″
Weight: 175 kg 385.8 lbs
Base stat total: 505 Higher than 73% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

The skin on its face is impervious to attack, but breathing difficulties made this Pokémon go extinct anyway.

See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP90165–197290–384

Atk9099–156166–306

Def100108–167184–328

SpA8090–145148–284

SpD9099–156166–306

Spe5567–117103–229

Total505Higher than 73% 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: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

WaterIceshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

ElectricFightingGrassRock

Resists

½×

Water

¼×

Ice

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

With : Water becomes 0×

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 55); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Arctovish outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Arctovish 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
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117		Arctovish · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
107		Arctovish · 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
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
75		Arctovish · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
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

This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water .
Everything about Water Absorb →
Other Pokémon with Water Absorb 26
Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Lapras Vaporeon Chinchou Lanturn Politoed Wooper Quagsire Mantine Cacnea Cacturne Mantyke Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Maractus Frillish Jellicent Volcanion Dewpider Araquanid Dracovish Clodsire Wellspring Mask Ogerpon
If is active, this Pokémon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn.
Everything about Ice Body →
Other Pokémon with Ice Body 19
Seel Dewgong Galarian Mr. Mime Snorunt Glalie Spheal Sealeo Walrein Regice Glaceon Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Bergmite Avalugg Mr. Rime Frigibax Arctibax Baxcalibur
If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Slush Rush →
Other Pokémon with Slush Rush 6
Alolan Sandshrew Alolan Sandslash Cubchoo Beartic Arctozolt Cetitan

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

0.1% of teams · rank #274 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Loaded Dice
Ability
Nature: Naive
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

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

Usage by rating

All games0.2%
1500 weighting0.1%
1630 weighting0.1%
1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

90.2%
9.7%
0.1%

EV spreads

Naive 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe44.2%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe15.6%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.5%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe6.0%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe5.2%

Common teammates

Evolution

Arctovish does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 13


1	Powder Snow10% chance to freeze the foe(s).	Ice	Spec	40	100%	25
1	Water GunNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	40	100%	25
7	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
14	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
21	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Spec	60	100%	5
28	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
35	Aurora VeilFor 5 turns, damage to allies halved. Snow only.	Ice	Status	—	—	20
42	Freeze-Dry10% chance to freeze. Super effective on Water.	Ice	Spec	70	100%	20
49	Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.	Normal	Phys	—	90%	10
56	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
63	Fishious RendPower doubles if user moves before the target.	Water	Phys	85	100%	10
70	Icicle Crash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ice	Phys	85	90%	10
77	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5

TM / HM / TR 35


TM08	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM09	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM22	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM27	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM33	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM35	HailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.	Ice	Status	—	—	10
TM36	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Spec	35	85%	15
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM45	DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Water	Phys	80	100%	10
TM48	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM51	Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Ice	Phys	25	100%	30
TM54	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Phys	25	90%	10
TM55	BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.	Water	Spec	65	100%	10
TM64	AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Ice	Phys	60	100%	10
TM67	Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.	Ice	Phys	65	95%	15
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Spec	60	100%	15
TR01	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TR03	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5
TR04	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Spec	90	100%	15
TR05	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TR06	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TR16	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Phys	80	100%	15
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR32	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TR46	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TR69	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TR74	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Phys	80	100%	15
TR75	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TR97	Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Psychic	Phys	85	100%	10
TR98	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Phys	85	100%	10

Tutor 1


Tutor	Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.	Rock	Spec	120	90%	10

Biology

Arctovish is a Fossil Pokémon that can be made out of the Fossilized Fish and Fossilized Dino. Arctovish have incredibly strong, protective skin on their heads, but their heads are upside down, causing them to have difficulties eating prey they capture.

The skin on Arctovish's face is completely immune to attacks and while freezing its surroundings is how it hunts prey, it can have a hard time eating it due to the mouth on the top of its head. It could not breathe very well, leading to its extinction. Their bodies feature many abnormalities that make it difficult for these Pokémon to live well.

It is unknown what the Galar Fossil Pokémon looked like when they were alive in their proper forms.

Design & origin

Arctovish is one of four Fossil Pokémon composed of pairs of parts haphazardly put together, appearing to be inspired by the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs as well as similarly inaccurate reconstructions of dinosaurs. Other aspects of the creatures appear to be based on hoaxes and paleontological forgeries such as Charles Dawson's Piltdown Man.

The various Fossils appear to be based on different types of dinosaurs, such as the stegosaurus, paravians, and dunkleosteus.

Adapted from Wikipedia: Dracozolt, Arctozolt, Dracovish, and Arctovish, List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

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Pokédex entries

: Fossil Pokémon
: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Blue

: —

Galar#377

The skin on its face is impervious to attack, but breathing difficulties made this Pokémon go extinct anyway.
Shield
Though it’s able to capture prey by freezing its surroundings, it has trouble eating the prey afterward because its mouth is on top of its head.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Arctovish
Japanese: ウオチルドン
Japanese (romaji): Uochilldon
Korean: 어치르돈
Chinese (Traditional): 鰓魚海獸
Chinese (Simplified): 鳃鱼海兽
French: Hydragla
German: Pescryodon
Spanish: Arctovish
Italian: Arctovish

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

: 2 Def
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 177
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 1 area

Route 6Receive as a gift · Lv 10

Sword 1 area

Route 6Receive as a gift · Lv 10

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.