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Barraskewda
Skewer Pokémon
It spins its tail fins to propel itself, surging forward at speeds of over 100 knots before ramming prey and spearing into them.
Barraskewda Profile
- Height
- 1.3 m
- Weight
- 30.0 kg
- Abilities
- Swift Swim, Propeller Tail (hidden)
- Egg groups
- Water 2
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Catch rate
- 60 / 255 (24%)
- Gender
- 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
- Introduced
- Generation VIII
Barraskewda Base Stats
Base stats are the starting point — a real Barraskewda's stats also depend on its Nature, EVs and IVs.
Attacking Barraskewda?
See the full Barraskewda weakness guide — best counters included →
Barraskewda Evolutions
Where to Catch Barraskewda
In Sword, Barraskewda can be found at 4 locations — highlighted on the Galar map. Hover or tap a glowing spot for details.
- Route 2
- Main · Surfing · Lv 38-40
- Dusty Bowl
- Main · Super Rod · Lv 40-45
- Lake Of Outrage
- Surfing · Lv 40-43
- Super Rod · Lv 50-52
- Motostoke Riverbank
- Super Rod · Lv 26-28
Barraskewda Moves
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| ★ | Move | Type | Category | Learn | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | Lv. 1 | 40 | 100% | 20 | |
| Bite | Dark | Physical | Lv. 1 | 60 | 100% | 25 | |
| Fury Attack | Normal | Physical | Lv. 1 | 15 | 85% | 20 | |
| Peck | Flying | Physical | Lv. 1 | 35 | 100% | 35 | |
| Throat Chop | Dark | Physical | Lv. 1 | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Agility | Psychic | Status | Lv. 18 | — | — | 30 | |
| Dive | Water | Physical | Lv. 24 | 80 | 100% | 10 | |
| Focus Energy | Normal | Status | Lv. 32 | — | — | 30 | |
| Crunch | Dark | Physical | Lv. 40 | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Liquidation | Water | Physical | Lv. 48 | 85 | 100% | 10 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | Lv. 56 | 120 | 100% | 15 | |
| Blizzard | Ice | Special | TM / HM | 110 | 70% | 5 | |
| Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | TM / HM | 75 | 100% | 15 | |
| Chilling Water | Water | Special | TM / HM | 50 | 100% | 20 | |
| Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | TM / HM | 120 | 100% | 5 | |
| Drill Run | Ground | Physical | TM / HM | 80 | 95% | 10 | |
| Endure | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Facade | Normal | Physical | TM / HM | 70 | 100% | 20 | |
| Flip Turn | Water | Physical | TM / HM | 60 | 100% | 20 | |
| Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | TM / HM | 150 | 90% | 5 | |
| Hydro Pump | Water | Special | TM / HM | 110 | 80% | 5 | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | TM / HM | 150 | 90% | 5 | |
| Ice Beam | Ice | Special | TM / HM | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Ice Fang | Ice | Physical | TM / HM | 65 | 95% | 15 | |
| Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | TM / HM | 80 | 100% | 20 | |
| Protect | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Psychic Fangs | Psychic | Physical | TM / HM | 85 | 100% | 10 | |
| Rain Dance | Water | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 5 | |
| Rest | Psychic | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 5 | |
| Scale Shot | Dragon | Physical | TM / HM | 25 | 90% | 20 | |
| Scary Face | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | 100% | 10 | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Substitute | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Surf | Water | Special | TM / HM | 90 | 100% | 15 | |
| Swift | Normal | Special | TM / HM | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Take Down | Normal | Physical | TM / HM | 90 | 85% | 20 | |
| Tera Blast | Normal | Special | TM / HM | 80 | 100% | 10 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | TM / HM | 60 | 100% | 20 | |
| Waterfall | Water | Physical | TM / HM | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Whirlpool | Water | Special | TM / HM | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Barraskewda Questions & Answers
- What is Barraskewda weak to?
- Barraskewda takes extra damage from Grass (2×) and Electric (2×) type attacks.
- What is Barraskewda resistant to?
- Barraskewda takes reduced damage from Steel (½×), Fire (½×), Water (½×), and Ice (½×) type attacks.
- What is Barraskewda strong against?
- Barraskewda's Water type attacks are super effective against Ground, Rock, and Fire Pokémon.
- What type is Barraskewda?
- Barraskewda is a Water-type Pokémon.
- What are Barraskewda's base stats?
- Barraskewda has a base stat total of 490 — HP 61, Attack 123, Defense 60, Sp. Atk 60, Sp. Def 50, Speed 136.