Arctozolt Best Moveset
Electric/Ice TermStab with AbilityVolt Absorb giving Electric immunity and MoveBolt Beak doubling power when moving first. 100 Attack at 90 Sp. Atk gives the moveset mixed offensive options. AbilitySlush Rush from the hidden slot doubles Speed in hail. A-tier because Bolt Beak in the right conditions is devastating.
Arctozolt held a solid A-Tier position in Gen VIII. This was Arctozolt's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Slushrush with Heavy-Duty Boots, favoring a Naive nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Arctozolt best EVs are Speed and Attack
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bolt Beak
- Blizzard
- Substitute
- Low Kick
Recommended Teammates
Arctozolt Weakness
Fire, Fighting, Ground, and Rock moves hit Arctozolt for super-effective damage. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Ice, Flying |
What is Arctozolt Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Arctozolt
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Arctozolt View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn12-14% Scald11-13% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Arctozolt View Pelipper builds →Hurricane14-17% U Turn10-12% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Arctozolt View Slowbro builds →Scald22-26% Psychic25-29% | ||
Evolution
At 505 base stat total, Arctozolt hits hard for a Electric/Ice type. No evolution chain and no egg group, just a straight pickup. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Arctozolt
Arctozolt is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Arctozolt's spread. It leans mixed with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Pokémon lived on prehistoric seashores and was able to preserve food with the ice on its body. It went extinct because it moved so slowly.
Arctozolt Guide
Arctozolt looks average on paper at 505 BST. But Slush Rush is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list.
Arctozolt gets Slush Rush, Volt Absorb, and Static. But Slush Rush is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Arctozolt is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 90 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the attacker role.
Run Boltbeak, Iciclecrash, Stompingtantrum, and Lowkick on Arctozolt. Boltbeak is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Arctozolt has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Arctozolt has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves