Arrokuda doesn't have much going for it on its own — the stats just aren't there. The payoff is Barraskewda, and getting there is worth the grind. One of the newer additions from Gen 8. Only weak to Electric and Grass.
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.
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.
After it’s eaten its fill, its movements become extremely sluggish. That’s when Cramorant swallows it up.
Arrokuda Weakness
GoodType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Arrokuda easily with 20 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Acupressure, Night Slash, Slash and 1 more to offspring.
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
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 isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Barraskewda to unlock its full potential. At 280 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Arrokuda evolves into Barraskewda at level 26. Arrokuda is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Run Swift Swim on Arrokuda. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Arrokuda also gets Propeller Tail, but they don't compare.
Arrokuda fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 63 Attack. At base 66 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Arrokuda can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Arrokuda has appeared in 2 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A