Arrokuda (Japanese: サシカマス, Hepburn: Sashikamasu) (AIR-oh-KOO-duh[1]) 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[]
Game locations[]
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Sword and Shield | Route 2, Hulbury, Motostoke Riverbank Max Raid Battle: Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell |
Common |
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.
- Scarlet
Arrokuda can swim quickly only in a straight line. The ones that become sluggish from overeating are the first to be targeted by flocks of Wattrel.
- Violet
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.
Stats[]
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Total | 280
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
Generation IX | ||||||
Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
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. |
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 IX | ||||||
Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
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[]
Generation IX | |||||
Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
Acupressure | Status | — | —% | 30 | |
Parent Candidates: Qwilfish, Hisuian Qwilfish, Overqwil | |||||
Night Slash | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | |
Parent Candidates: Veluza | |||||
Slash | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 | |
Parent Candidates: Veluza | |||||
Thrash | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 | |
Parent Candidates: Gyarados, Basculin, Hisuian Basculin, Basculegion | |||||
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. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. |
Generation VIII | |||||
Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
Acupressure | Status | — | —% | 30 | |
Parent Candidates: Qwilfish | |||||
Night Slash | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | |
Parent Candidates: Sharpedo, Inkay, Malamar | |||||
Slash | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 | |
Parent Candidates: Sharpedo, Inkay, Malamar | |||||
Thrash | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 | |
Parent Candidates: Gyarados, Whiscash, Basculin | |||||
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. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. |
By tutoring[]
Generation IX | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
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. |
Generation VIII | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
' | Scale Shot | Physical | 25 | 90% | 20 | |
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. |
Sprites[]
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.
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 38. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.