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No. 0847

Barraskewda

Skewer Pokémon

Barraskewda
Official art
Water
Height
1.3 m 4′03″
Weight
30 kg 66.1 lbs
Base stat total
490 top 35%
Introduced
Gen VIII
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
It spins its tail fins to propel itself, surging forward at speeds of over 100 knots before ramming prey and spearing into them.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP61121–168232–326
Atk123115–192225–379
Def6058–123112–240
SpA6058–123112–240
SpD5049–11294–218
Spe136126–206249–408
Total490Higher than 65% of all Pokémon
HP61Atk123Def60Spe136SpD50SpA60

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 136). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+206Max188No SP156Min140Scarf309Tailwind412

At max Speed, Barraskewda outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 206Barraskewda · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  2. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  3. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  4. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  5. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  6. 188Barraskewda · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  7. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  8. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  9. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  10. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  11. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  12. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  13. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  14. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  16. 156Barraskewda · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  17. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  18. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  19. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  20. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Swift Swim

    Doubles Speed during rain.

  • Propeller TailHidden ability

    Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

5.14% of teams · rank #46 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Band
Ability
Swift Swim
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Water
  1. Flip Turn
  2. Liquidation
  3. Close Combat
  4. Aqua Jet

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players7.66%
  • Rated 1500+6.85%
  • Rated 1630+5.14%
  • Rated 1760+7.91%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.14%

Moves

  • Flip Turn98.4%
  • Liquidation94.3%
  • Close Combat92%
  • Aqua Jet75%
  • Crunch12.7%
  • Ice Fang7.8%
  • Psychic Fangs6.7%
  • Poison Jab5.1%
  • Waterfall4.6%
  • Drill Run3%

Items

  • Choice Band85.1%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots7.2%
  • Mystic Water3%
  • Life Orb2.8%
  • Expert Belt1.2%
  • Muscle Band0.4%

Abilities

  • 99.4%
  • 0.6%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe44.2%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe22.5%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe11.4%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe9.8%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe3.4%

Tera types

  • Water91.6%
  • Fighting4.4%
  • Ghost1.7%
  • Psychic1.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0846ArrokudaWater
    1. Level 26#0847BarraskewdaWater

Moves

Level up 11

1Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20
1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20
1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
1Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15
18AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
24DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10
32Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
40CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
48LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
56Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 34

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20
TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Skewer Pokémon
Debut
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
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Galar#181Isle of Armor#097Paldea#137Kitakami#091

  1. It spins its tail fins to propel itself, surging forward at speeds of over 100 knots before ramming prey and spearing into them.

    Shield

  2. This Pokémon has a jaw that’s as sharp as a spear and as strong as steel. Apparently Barraskewda’s flesh is surprisingly tasty, too.

    Sword

Names around the world

Japanese
カマスジョー
Japanese (romaji)
Kamasujaw
Korean
꼬치조
Chinese (Traditional)
戽斗尖梭
Chinese (Simplified)
戽斗尖梭
French
Hastacuda
German
Barrakiefa
Spanish
Barraskewda
Italian
Barraskewda

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
50
Base experience
172
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 2
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Shield 11 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dusty BowlFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 40–60
  • Lake of OutrageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Motostoke RiverbankFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Route 2 (Lake)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 38–40
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 11 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dusty BowlFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 40–60
  • Lake of OutrageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Motostoke RiverbankFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Route 2 (Lake)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 38–40
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60