Pokemon Guide
Arctovish is a Water and Ice-type Fossil Pokemon known for its unusual restored body, fossil origins and strong Ice and Water-type attacks. This guide covers Arctovish’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution status, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Arctovish guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Arctovish is a Water and Ice-type Fossil Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. It is restored from Fossilized Fish and Fossilized Dino items and does not evolve.
Competitive Overview
Arctovish can be useful in specific formats because it has strong Water and Ice-type coverage, access to Fishious Rend and the Slush Rush hidden ability for snow or hail-style teams.
Arctovish’s main challenges are its awkward Speed, common weaknesses and limited availability. It usually needs team support or weather help to make the most of its offensive tools.
Here are the key facts to know about Arctovish, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Arctovish
National Dex
#0883
Type
Water / Ice
Species
Fossil Pokemon
Height
6’07” / 2.0 m
200 cm
Weight
385.8 lbs / 175.0 kg
175.0 kg
Abilities
Water Absorb, Ice Body, Slush Rush
Arctovish has balanced bulk and attacking stats, but its Speed is limited. It usually performs best when it can use strong coverage or benefit from weather support.
Arctovish has a focused movepool with Water, Ice and utility coverage. These are some of Arctovish’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Water-type attack that becomes stronger when Arctovish moves before the target.
A physical Ice-type attack that can make the target flinch.
A special Ice-type attack that is especially useful because it can hit Water-type Pokemon super effectively.
A reliable physical Water-type attack for consistent same-type damage.
A high-power Ice-type special attack that can be useful in snow or hail-based strategies.
Coverage that can pressure Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
A physical Psychic-type coverage move that can also help remove screens in supported games.
A utility move that can block attacks for a turn and scout opponents.
Arctovish can learn Water, Ice, Dark, Psychic and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Arctovish’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Arctovish is a Water and Ice-type Pokemon. This gives it useful Water and Ice resistances, but it is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting and Rock-type moves.
Type
Water / Ice
Weaknesses
Electric, Grass, Fighting and Rock
Resistances
Water and Ice
Immunity
None
Arctovish’s abilities support Water matchups, weather recovery and snow or hail-based Speed strategies.
Restores HP when Arctovish is hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage.
Restores HP during hail or snow in supported games.
Doubles Speed in hail or snow in supported games. This is Arctovish’s hidden ability.
Arctovish does not evolve. It is a standalone Fossil Pokemon restored from Fossilized Fish and Fossilized Dino items.
Single Stage
Arctovish does not evolve
Arctovish’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In Pokemon Sword and Shield, it is restored from Fossilized Fish and Fossilized Dino.
| Game | Where to Find Arctovish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Arctovish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Arctovish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Arctovish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Arctovish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Arctovish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Arctovish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Arctovish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Arctovish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Revive from Fossilized Fish and Fossilized Dino at the fossil restoration researcher on Route 6. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Revive from Fossilized Fish and Fossilized Dino at the fossil restoration researcher on Route 6. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arctovish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Arctovish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Arctovish. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Arctovish is a Water / Ice-type Pokemon.
Arctovish is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting and Rock-type moves.
Arctovish does not evolve. It is restored from Fossilized Fish and Fossilized Dino.
Arctovish’s abilities are Water Absorb, Ice Body, Slush Rush.
Arctovish’s best moves often include Fishious Rend, Icicle Crash, Freeze-Dry, Liquidation, Blizzard, Crunch, Psychic Fangs and Protect.
Arctovish can be useful in specific formats because it has strong Water and Ice-type coverage, access to Fishious Rend and the Slush Rush hidden ability for snow or hail-style teams.
In Pokemon Sword and Shield, Arctovish is obtained by restoring Fossilized Fish and Fossilized Dino at the fossil restoration researcher on Route 6.
No, Arctovish does not currently have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form in the main Pokemon games.
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