Arctozolt Best Moveset
Electric/Ice TermStab with AbilityVolt Absorb giving Electric immunity and MoveBolt Beak doubling power when moving first. 100 Attack at 90 Sp. Atk gives the moveset mixed offensive options. AbilitySlush Rush from the hidden slot doubles Speed in hail. A-tier because Bolt Beak in the right conditions is devastating.
Arctozolt held a solid A-Tier position in Gen VIII. This was Arctozolt's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Slushrush with Heavy-Duty Boots, favoring a Naive nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Arctozolt best EVs are Speed and Attack
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bolt Beak
- Blizzard
- Substitute
- Low Kick
Recommended Teammates
Arctozolt Weakness
Fire, Fighting, Ground, and Rock moves hit Arctozolt for super-effective damage. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Ice, Flying |
What is Arctozolt Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Arctozolt
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Arctozolt View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn12-14% Scald11-13% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Arctozolt View Corviknight builds →U Turn16-18% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Arctozolt View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast25-29% Scald21-25% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemCustapberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Arctozolt View Araquanid builds →Liquidation14-17% Surf21-25% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Arctozolt View Moltres builds →Flamethrower 2x59-70% U Turn16-18% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Arctozolt View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off40-48% Stone Edge 2x125-147%KO | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Arctozolt View Zapdos builds →Hurricane18-21% Volt Switch11-14% Heat Wave 2x63-74% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Arctozolt View Pelipper builds →Hurricane14-17% U Turn10-12% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Arctozolt View Slowbro builds →Scald22-26% Psychic25-29% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
At 505 base stat total, Arctozolt hits hard for a Electric/Ice type. No evolution chain and no egg group, just a straight pickup. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Arctozolt
Arctozolt follows the fossil pattern of minimal shiny changes on already-confusing designs. The frozen-top electric-bottom chimera adjusts some color values without making either half more coherent. At least both halves shift together.
Shiny Arctozolt Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Arctozolt Odds & Hunting Methods
1 of 1 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Arctozolt
Arctozolt is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Arctozolt's spread. It leans mixed with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Pokémon lived on prehistoric seashores and was able to preserve food with the ice on its body. It went extinct because it moved so slowly.
Arctozolt Guide
Arctozolt's hidden ability is Slush Rush. During Hail, this Pokémon has double Speed. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Use Arctozolt as an attacker. Splits damage between physical and special. Not the fastest,
Build your team around Ninetales Alola. These have the highest co-usage rates with Arctozolt in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Jolly on Arctozolt. +Speed is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Arctozolt has been obtainable in 1 game. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Arctozolt has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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