Arrokuda Card Guide: Iconic Prints, Chase Cards, and Display Picks
Arrokuda cards ranked for collectors: rarest pulls, best artwork, and perfect pairings with Barraskewda and Alomomola.
2025-08-14
Popularity Rank: #1015
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #1012
#1015 / 1025
#0846
Arrokuda
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.
Pokédex details
Height
0.5 m
Weight
1.0 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
255 / 255
Generation
Gen VIII
Base happiness
50
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Brown
Shape
Fish
Egg groups
Water2
Arrokuda — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Arrokuda stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- A staple in our Fish crowd — Arrokuda is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Arrokuda has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Arrokuda from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Fantastical Parade
One Diamond
Destined Rivals
Common
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Fusion Strike
Common
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
Vivid Voltage
Common
Rebel Clash
Common
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
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Binder plan: Arrokuda edition
A workable spread formula for Arrokuda — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Arrokuda #SV031 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Arrokuda page.
Arrokuda #SWSH093 (SWSH Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Arrokuda binder page.
Arrokuda #62 (Destined Rivals) is a staple for Arrokuda fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Arrokuda #52 (Rebel Clash) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Arrokuda page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Arrokuda mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Arrokuda chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Destined Rivals
Common
Rebel Clash
Common
Fantastical Parade
One Diamond
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Fusion Strike
Common
Right page
Vivid Voltage
Common
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Arrokuda cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
High Class Pack Shiny Star V Nessa Set Artwork - Pokemon Card Game
Scene art via artofpkm.com — High Class Pack Shiny Star V Nessa Set Artwork - Pokemon Card Game
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Arrokuda duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Lead with your strongest Arrokuda single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Barraskewda, Alomomola, and Barboach so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a aqua blue and teal sleeve story around Arrokuda's water-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Catch rate 255 means Arrokuda is everywhere in-game — lean on affordable reverse holos and common full arts to fill a page before you splurge on chase pieces.
Arrokuda on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Arrokuda — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
41
Attack
63
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
30
Speed
66
Total: 280
Players file Arrokuda around tier "LC" while Ability Swift Swim (Doubles Speed during rain.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-water Arrokuda spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
- Hidden Ability Propeller Tail is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Arrokuda — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Arrokuda, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
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.
After it’s eaten its fill, its movements become extremely sluggish. That’s when Cramorant swallows it up.
Collectors still read Arrokuda and Barraskewda fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
A second dex beat (Shield) frames Arrokuda as after it’s eaten its fill, its movements become extremely sluggish.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
In the games, Arrokuda → Barraskewda make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Pikuda
Spanish
Arrokuda
French
Embrochet
Italian
Arrokuda
Japanese
サシカマス
Japanese (Romaji)
Sasikamasu
Korean
찌로꼬치
Chinese (Simplified)
刺梭鱼
Chinese (Traditional)
刺梭魚
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