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No. 0846 · Generation VIII · Galar

Arrokuda

The Rush Pokémon

TL;DR. Arrokuda is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 280. 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.

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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.

Height0.5 m
Weight1.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim
HiddenPropeller Tail
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 280. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 41
Attack 63
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 30
Speed 66
Total280
280 base stat total, the 913th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 143rd among Water-types.
66 base Speed, Arrokuda's strongest stat, ranking 72nd of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Arrokuda in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Arrokuda reaches 903 CP at level 40 and 1,033 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack118
GO Defense72
GO Stamina121
Max CP (L40)903
Max CP (L50)1,021
Best buddy (L51)1,033
Raid catch CP 473–516 (L20). Weather boosted 591–645 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Arrokuda.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Arrokuda, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Arrokuda?

Arrokuda is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Arrokuda weak to?

Arrokuda takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Arrokuda resistant to?

Arrokuda resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Arrokuda evolve?

Arrokuda evolves into Barraskewda (Level 26).

What generation is Arrokuda from?

Arrokuda was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0846.

What are Arrokuda's base stats?

Arrokuda has HP 41, Attack 63, Defense 40, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 30, and Speed 66. Total base stat total: 280.

What are Arrokuda's abilities?

Arrokuda can have the ability Swift Swim, plus the Hidden Ability Propeller Tail.

Is Arrokuda legendary or mythical?

No. Arrokuda is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Arrokuda's best stat?

Arrokuda's highest base stat is Speed at 66, which ranks 72nd of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Arrokuda good?

Arrokuda has a base stat total of 280, the 913th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 143rd among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Arrokuda as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Arrokuda 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Arrokuda is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Grass Electric
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Steel
Comparison

Arrokuda vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Arrokuda Water avg Difference
HP 41 70 -29
Attack 63 72 -9
Defense 40 72 -32
Special Attack 40 71 -31
Special Defense 30 69 -39
Speed 66 66 +0
Total 280 420 -140
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Game appearances

Arrokuda appears in 7 games.

Every mainline release where Arrokuda is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Arrokuda isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Arrokuda is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Arrokuda appears in 3 episodes.

From HZ018 (2023-08-18) through HZ071 (2024-11-01).

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Arrokuda cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.