
| Max CP | 2,800 |
| Generation | Galar (Gen 8) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ❌ No |
| Shiny | ❌ No |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Arctovish is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon from Galar (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,800 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Arctovish has base stats of 171 Attack, 185 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 563.
Arctovish can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta.
In Rainy weather, Arctovish receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Arctovish is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Snow STAB | Ice | 6 | +8 | 6.0 | - | - | - |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brine | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Avalanche STAB | Ice | 90 | -45 | - | 90 | -45 |
| Ancient Power | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Arctovish takes increased damage from these types:
Arctovish takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Arctovish in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 4 |
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 5 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 6 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 7 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 8 |
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 9 |
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
| 10 |
| Fighting | 258 | 127 | 163 | 3,101 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 1,496 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 24 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 24 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 1,498 |
| 6 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 24 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 24 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 1,492 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 1,487 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 49 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 49 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 48 | 2,498 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 48 | 2,495 |
| 5 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 49 | 2,498 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 49 | 2,493 |
| 7 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 49 | 2,499 |
| 8 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 48 | 2,500 |
| 9 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 49 | 2,494 |
| 10 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 48 | 2,497 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,098 | 1,049 | 1,398 | 1,748 | 2,447 | 2,775 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,093 | 1,046 | 1,395 | 1,744 | 2,442 | 2,769 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,093 | 1,046 | 1,395 | 1,744 | 2,441 | 2,768 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,077 | 1,038 | 1,384 | 1,730 | 2,423 | 2,747 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,078 | 1,039 | 1,385 | 1,731 | 2,424 | 2,749 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,056 | 1,028 | 1,370 | 1,713 | 2,398 | 2,719 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,035 | 1,017 | 1,356 | 1,695 | 2,374 | 2,691 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,041 | 1,020 | 1,361 | 1,701 | 2,382 | 2,700 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 1,993 | 996 | 1,328 | 1,661 | 2,325 | 2,636 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,791 | 895 | 1,194 | 1,492 | 2,090 | 2,369 |
Important CP values for Arctovish with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,775 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,447 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,328 - 1,398 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,661 - 1,748 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,328 - 1,398 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 996 - 1,049 CP |
Maximum CP for Arctovish with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 26 | 2,447 |
| 2 | 2,447 | 27 | 2,447 |
| 3 | 2,447 | 28 | 2,447 |
| 4 | 2,447 | 29 | 2,447 |
| 5 | 330 | 30 | 2,098 |
| 6 | 2,447 | 31 | 2,447 |
| 7 | 2,447 | 32 | 2,447 |
| 8 | 2,447 | 33 | 2,447 |
| 9 | 2,447 | 34 | 2,447 |
| 10 | 699 | 35 | 2,273 |
| 11 | 2,447 | 36 | 2,447 |
| 12 | 2,447 | 37 | 2,447 |
| 13 | 2,447 | 38 | 2,447 |
| 14 | 2,447 | 39 | 2,447 |
| 15 | 1,049 | 40 | 2,447 |
| 16 | 2,447 | 41 | 2,447 |
| 17 | 2,447 | 42 | 2,447 |
| 18 | 2,447 | 43 | 2,447 |
| 19 | 2,447 | 44 | 2,447 |
| 20 | 1,398 | 45 | 2,618 |
| 21 | 2,447 | 46 | 2,447 |
| 22 | 2,447 | 47 | 2,447 |
| 23 | 2,447 | 48 | 2,447 |
| 24 | 2,447 | 49 | 2,447 |
| 25 | 1,748 | 50 | 2,775 |
Arctovish (#883) is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon from the Galar region (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,800 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Arctovish can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Arctovish in 2026.
Arctovish's Attack stat is 171 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Arctovish to contribute meaningful damage.
With 185 Defense (Excellent) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 563. This gives Arctovish reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Arctovish's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Arctovish depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Powder Snow (Fast) with Brine (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Arctovish has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Arctovish can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Ice typing provides useful matchups against Ice, Water-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting types.
In Ultra League, Arctovish reaches 2,447 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.
In Master League, Arctovish faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Arctovish's effectiveness depends on its typing and 171 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Arctovish use Electric, Grass-type moves.
Arctovish can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Shiny Arctovish is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.
Arctovish gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,661 - 1,748 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Arctovish's max CP?
A: 2,775 CP at Level 50, or 2,447 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Arctovish good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Arctovish be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.
Q: What is Arctovish weak to?
A: Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Powder Snow + Brine for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.