Arrokuda Best Moveset
Water at 63 Attack and 66 Speed with AbilitySwift Swim doubling Speed under rain. Pre-evolution stats. AbilityPropeller Tail ignores redirection in doubles. The moveset is building toward Barraskewda. Evolve for 123 Attack at 136 Speed.
Arrokuda saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). This was Arrokuda's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Choice Scarf, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Arrokuda best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Close Combat
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Arrokuda saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Arrokuda maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Choice Band, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Arrokuda Weakness
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 |
What is Arrokuda Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Arrokuda
Kartana's Knock Off hits Arrokuda for 83-98%. Rotom threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (340-400%).
 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 ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arrokuda View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x266-313%KO Shadow Ball152-178%KO Thunderbolt 2x340-400%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Arrokuda
Arrokuda is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 84 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Arrokuda in SV
The path to Arrokuda starts with Arrokuda at Lv. 2-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Arrokuda ✓Casseroya Lake - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%Asado Desert - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%Glaseado MountainLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%Chilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldOnis MawLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BarraskewdaChilling WaterheadLv.27-34OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.27-34OverworldOni MountainLv.27-34OverworldAsado Desert - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%Casseroya Lake - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%or evolve from Arrokuda (Step 1)
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.
Where To Catch Arrokuda in SwSh
To get Arrokuda, start by catching Arrokuda through surfing and fishing encounters at Lv. 4-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Arrokuda ✓Forest of FocusLv.13-18Super RodRate 20%Route 2Lv.4-6Super RodRate 5%HulburyLv.20-24Super RodRate 50%Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28Super RodRate 50%Route 2Lv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 70%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 65%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 60%SandstormChallenge Beach - RiverLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 45%All WeatherForest of FocusLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 45%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 45%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 45%Heavy FogTraining LowlandsLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 45%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 40%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 25%Intense SunMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 15%Snowing
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BarraskewdaMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28Super RodRate 10%Dusty BowlLv.40-45Super RodRate 50%Route 2Lv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 28%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%SandstormLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%Normal WeatherLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%RainingLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.50-52Super RodRate 50%or evolve from Arrokuda (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
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.
Arrokuda Guide
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.
Game Availability
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 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves