Arrokuda

Arrokuda
サシカマス
Sashikamasu
Generation	Generation VIII
Generation	Generation VIII
Evolutionary Line
Evolutionary Line
Type(s)
Species	Rush Pokémon
Abilities	Swift Swim Hidden: Propeller Tail
Pokédex
Previous	Cramorant
Previous	Cramorant
Index	846
Index	846
Next	Barraskewda
Next	Barraskewda
Kanto	N/A
Kanto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	N/A
Unova	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Alola	N/A
Alola	N/A
Galar	180/096
Galar	180/096
Evolves
From	None
Into	Barraskewda
Gender	50% ♂ 50% ♀
Gender	50% ♂ 50% ♀
Weight	2.2 lbs. 1.0 kg
Weight	2.2 lbs. 1.0 kg
Height	1'08" 0.5 m
Height	1'08" 0.5 m
Pokédex color	Brown
Pokédex color	Brown
Egg group	Water 2
Egg group	Water 2
Shape
Shape

Arrokuda (サシカマス, Sashikamasu) is a water-type introduced in Generation VIII.

Biology

Physiology

Arrokuda resembles a barracuda. It is very slim and has arrows on its side. It also has tail that resembles the back of an arrow.

Behavior

Arrokuda are a hardy species that can tolerate both fresh and salt water. Though they seem to prefer the sea, sizable populations can be found in fast-moving rivers and large lakes as well. Arrokuda are notable for their odd hunting strategy; rather than biting prey with their teeth, they instead prefer to skewer them with their closed jaws. Arrokuda will lie in wait until they sense movement before rushing towards the first sign of prey, hoping to impale them on their sharp jaws. Arrokuda are very proud of the sharpness of these structures and will show them off to other Arrokuda to assert dominance. These Pokémon are not the brightest and commonly cause issues for boats when they accidentally pierce holes into their hulls and get stuck. Boats sailing through Arrokuda territory will often have steel-coated hulls for this reason. Anglers will wave wooden planks through the water to entice Arrokuda to skewer themselves onto them, making them easy catches. After Arrokuda eat their fill, their movements slow considerably, and they are content drifting along with the currents. This makes satiated Arrokuda a prime target for hungry Cramorant scanning the water from above.

Game info

Pokédex entries

• Sword

  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.

• Shield

  After it's eaten its fill, its movements become extremely sluggish. That's when Cramorant swallows it up.

Stats

Base Stats
HP	41
Atk	63
Def	40
Sp. Atk	40
Sp. Def	30
Speed	66
Total	280

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
1	Peck		Physical	35	100%	35
1	Aqua Jet		Physical	40	100%	20
6	Fury Attack		Physical	15	85%	20
12	Bite		Physical	60	100%	25
18	Agility		Status	—	100%	30
24	Dive		Physical	80	100%	10
30	Laser Focus		Status	—	100%	30
36	Crunch		Physical	80	100%	15
42	Liquidation		Physical	85	100%	10
48	Double-Edge		Physical	120	100%	15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM

Generation VIII
Machine	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
TM21	Rest		Status	—	100%	10
TM24	Snore		Special	50	100%	15
TM25	Protect		Status	—	100%	10
TM31	Attract		Status	—	100%	15
TM33	Rain Dance		Status	—	100%	5
TM36	Whirlpool		Special	35	85%	15
TM39	Facade		Physical	70	100%	20
TM40	Swift		Special	60	100%	20
TM43	Brick Break		Physical	75	100%	15
TM45	Dive		Physical	80	100%	10
TM52	Bounce		Physical	85	85%	5
TM58	Assurance		Physical	60	100%	10
TM67	Ice Fang		Physical	65	95%	15
TM76	Round		Special	60	100%	15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TR

Generation VIII
Machine	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
TR12	Agility		Status	—	100%	30
TR13	Focus Energy		Status	—	100%	30
TR16	Waterfall		Physical	80	100%	15
TR20	Substitute		Status	—	100%	10
TR26	Endure		Status	—	100%	10
TR27	Sleep Talk		Status	—	100%	10
TR32	Crunch		Physical	80	100%	15
TR53	Close Combat		Physical	120	100%	5
TR57	Poison Jab		Physical	80	100%	20
TR84	Scald		Special	80	100%	15
TR87	Drill Run		Physical	80	95%	10
TR95	Throat Chop		Physical	80	100%	15
TR97	Psychic Fangs		Physical	85	100%	10
TR98	Liquidation		Physical	85	100%	10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By breeding

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By tutoring

Generation VIII
Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
Acupressure		Status	—	—%	30
Parent Candidates: Qwilfish
Night Slash		Physical	70	100%	15
Parent Candidates: Inkay, Malamar
Slash		Physical	70	100%	20
Parent Candidates: Inkay, Malamar
Thrash		Physical	120	100%	10
Parent Candidates: Gyarados, Whiscash, Qwilfish

Arrokuda learns no moves via tutoring.

Sprites

• Generation VIII

Arrokuda's Sword and Shield sprite

Arrokuda's Sword and Shield shiny sprite

Trivia

• Arrokuda's hidden ability, Propeller Tail, functions the same as Duraludon's hidden ability, Stalwart.

Origin

Arrokuda resembles a barracuda, more specifically one in its young stages. It may also be based on different throwing weapons such as spears or arrows. Paired with its thin snout and its tail fin resembling a dart flight, it may also be based on a throwing dart. This can be seen when Cramorant gulps this Pokémon and shoots it (in a similar fashion to an arrow) at opponents.

Etymology

Arrokuda comes from arrow and barracuda.

Gallery

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