Arrokuda's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Sp. Def trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Arrokuda can swim quickly only in a straight line. The ones that become sluggish from overeating are the first to be targeted by flocks of Wattrel.
It takes down prey by charging into them with its hard, pointed jaw. But Arrokuda’s eyesight is poor, so this tactic has a low success rate.
Type-wise, Arrokuda takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Arrokuda with Thunderbolt (432-509%). Toedscool threatens a KO with Giga Drain (111-130%). Kartana deals 83-98% with Knock Off.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arrokuda View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x432-509%KO Volt Switch 2x336-396%KO Shadow Ball128-151%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arrokuda View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin15-17% Knock Off19-22% Giga Drain 2x111-130%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Arrokuda View Kartana builds →Knock Off83-98% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arrokuda View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x204-241%KO Shadow Ball117-137%KO Thunderbolt 2x261-308%KO | ||
Arrokuda evolves into Barraskewda. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 210 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Arrokuda easily with 34 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group.
You commit to a move every time Arrokuda comes in. Choice Band gives raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and Swiftswim adds to that. Flexible EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Arrokuda best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
TMs define Arrokuda's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Hydro Pump and Surf, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Acupressure and Night Slash give Arrokuda options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Liquidation and Dive. The egg moves push it further.
Arrokuda is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 72 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Arrokuda in Scarlet & Violet
Arrokuda's encounter pool splits between Scarlet and Violet. You've got 72 walking spots at Lv. 2-30 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Easy grab on Arrokuda with high spawn rates across 34 locations in early-game water routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Arrokuda in Sword & Shield
Which version you're playing matters for Arrokuda. 34 surfing and fishing spots at Lv. 4-45 spread across Sword and Shield, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Arrokuda evolves into Barraskewda at level 26. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 280 BST.
Arrokuda evolves into Barraskewda at level 26. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
Arrokuda does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Barraskewda before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Arrokuda only appears in 2 games. Currently catchable in Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet. First available in Scarlet & Violet.
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Arrokuda has appeared in 2 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves