Type matchups
Damage Arrokuda takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Arrokuda has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 41
- Attack
- 63
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 30
- Speed
- 66
- Total
- 280
Arrokuda has a base stat total of 280, higher than 9% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (66). With Attack (63) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 66 is middling (faster than 48% of Pokémon). With 41 HP, 40 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Arrokuda can have the abilities Swift Swim and Propeller Tail.
How to beat Arrokuda
Arrokuda takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Arrokuda is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Arrokuda → Barraskewda) and evolves into Barraskewda.
Best counters to Arrokuda
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Arrokuda weak to?
As a Water type, Arrokuda takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Arrokuda resistant to?
Arrokuda resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Arrokuda?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Arrokuda with super-effective attacks.