Arctovish (#0883) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP90150–197290–384

Atk9085–156166–306

Def10094–167184–328

SpA8076–145148–284

SpD9085–156166–306

Spe5554–117103–229

Total505Higher than 73% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Arctovish outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Fighting2×Grass2×Rock2×

Resists

Ice¼×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

Water Absorb
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Ice Body
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Slush RushHidden ability
During Hail, this Pokémon has double Speed.

Competitive

National DexRU

0.07% of teams · rank #274 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Loaded Dice
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Naive
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

Fishious Rend
Freeze-Dry
Hail
Icicle Crash

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.19%
Rated 1500+0.15%
Rated 1630+0.07%
Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.07%

Moves

Fishious Rend100%
Freeze-Dry55.8%
Hail49.8%
Icicle Crash45.7%
Icicle Spear44.7%
Zen Headbutt21%
Liquidation14%
Stone Edge13.7%
Psychic Fangs12.4%
Crunch9.7%

Items

Loaded Dice39.7%
Choice Band36.1%
Life Orb13.2%
Choice Scarf8.3%
Light Clay1%
Leftovers0.6%

Abilities

90.2%
9.7%
0.1%

EV spreads

Naive 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe44.2%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe15.6%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.5%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe6%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe5.2%

Common teammates

Evolution

Arctovish does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1Powder SnowHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec40100%25

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

7ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

14Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

21Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

28BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

35Aurora VeilReduces damage five turns, but must be used during hail.IceStatus——20

42Freeze-DrySuper-effective against Water.IceSpec70100%20

49Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

56CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

63Fishious RendPower doubles if the user moves before the target.WaterPhys85100%10

70Icicle CrashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys8590%10

77BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM / HM / TR 35

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM27Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM35HailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10

TM36WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM45DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM51Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM54Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM55BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

TM64AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM67Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR03Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR05Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TR06BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TR16WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TR97Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TR98LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

Tutor 1

TutorMeteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Fossil Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#377

The skin on its face is impervious to attack, but breathing difficulties made this Pokémon go extinct anyway.
Shield
Though it’s able to capture prey by freezing its surroundings, it has trouble eating the prey afterward because its mouth is on top of its head.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ウオチルドン
Japanese (romaji): Uochilldon
Korean: 어치르돈
Chinese (Traditional): 鰓魚海獸
Chinese (Simplified): 鳃鱼海兽
French: Hydragla
German: Pescryodon
Spanish: Arctovish
Italian: Arctovish

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 177
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 1 area

Route 6Receive as a gift · Lv 10

Sword 1 area

Route 6Receive as a gift · Lv 10