Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Arctovish
Say it: ARCT-ovi-sh
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Arctovish is a Fossil Pokémon — Water and Ice fused in the story. In Pokémon GO, Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Ice helps against Dragon, Ground, Flying, and Grass. Fighting, Rock, Grass, and Electric punish it. Catch Arctovish from events, research, or raids when available.
Say it: ARCT-ovi-sh
Arctovish (#883) is a Water / Ice Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a niche Ice/Water attacker with Powder Snow / Water Gun + Avalanche / Brine. It is outclassed by many modern Ice options in raids. Against Arctovish, lead with Fighting, Rock, Grass, or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Arctovish is a Water / Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0883. Use the Water/Ice type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Powder Snow + Avalanche is the usual Ice kit; Water Gun + Brine for Water. Ancient Power adds Rock coverage. Shadow Arctovish is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
- Ice moves hit Grass, Ground, Flying, and Dragon hard.
When Arctovish is your opponent, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 171
- Defense
- 185
- Stamina
- 207
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Arctovish’s always-available TM pool. Powder Snow + Avalanche covers Ice raid needs.
Fast
- Powder Snow · Standard
Ice energy / default
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB
Charged
- Avalanche · Standard
Best Ice nuke
- Brine · Standard
Water nuke
- Ancient Power · Standard
Rock coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- powder snow
- water gun
Charged
- brine
- avalanche
- ancient power
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #72 of 954 · CP 1468
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- Ultra League · rank #24 of 747 · CP 2494
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- Master League · rank #184 of 1023 · CP 2767
Powder Snow + Avalanche
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.