Route 2 (Lake)
70%- Method
- Surfing in the overworld
- Level Range
- Lv. 38-40
- Conditions
- Any

Rush Pokémon
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.
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
| National | #846 |
| Galar | #180 |
| Isle Of Armor | #96 |
| Kitakami | #90 |
| Paldea | #136 |
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
(5x³) / (4)No wild held item data available.

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Arrokuda's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
With a base stat total of 280, Arrokuda plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Speed at 66, while Special Defense (30) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Water typing leaves Arrokuda with 2 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 255, Arrokuda is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
0.5 m
1.0 kg
Doubles Speed during rain.
Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
50
Initial friendship level
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Arrokuda is a Water type Pokémon.
Arrokuda takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
Arrokuda evolves into Barraskewda at level 26. Full evolution line: Arrokuda → Barraskewda.
Arrokuda has a base stat total of 280: HP 41, Attack 63, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 30, Speed 66. Its highest stat is Speed (66).
| English | Arrokuda |
| Japanese | サシカマス |
| Japanese (Kanji) | サシカマス |
| Roomaji | Sasikamasu |
| Korean | 찌로꼬치 |
| French | Embrochet |
| German | Pikuda |
| Spanish | Arrokuda |
| Italian | Arrokuda |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 刺梭魚 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 刺梭鱼 |





Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.
High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.
Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.
Learned at Lv. 42
Sword Shield
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
Learned at Lv. 24
Sword Shield
User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM/TR Moves
Scarlet Violet
Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.
Learned at Lv. 48
Sword Shield
User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
TM/TR Moves
Sword Shield
User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
Learned at Lv. 36
Sword Shield
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.
TM/TR Moves
Sword Shield
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM/TR Moves
Sword Shield
User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
Learned at Lv. 30
Scarlet Violet
Increases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.
Learned at Lv. 30
Sword Shield
Guarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.
Arrokuda can have the Swift Swim ability. Its hidden ability is Propeller Tail.