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Arrokuda

Rush Pokémon

Arrokuda official artwork
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.

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
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
HP41Atk63Def40Spe66SpD30SpA40

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); 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 on Showdown.

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

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

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

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Abilities

  • 83.7%
  • 16.3%

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

Evolution

Moves

Level up 10

1Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
1PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
6Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20
12Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
18AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
24DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.WaterPhys80100%10
30Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
36Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
42Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
48Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 28

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM106Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhys8095%10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 4

EggAcupressureRaises a random stat of the user or an ally by 2.NormalStatus——30
EggNight SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
EggSlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
EggThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%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

Rush Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Brown
—
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

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

1 Spe
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
56
Slow

Breeding

Water 2
♂ 50%♀ 50%
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

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.