TL;DR. Barraskewda is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 490. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Barraskewda in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Barraskewda reaches 2,656 CP at level 40 and 3,039 CP as a best buddy.
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Barraskewda in competitive play.
Barraskewda is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #535 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Barraskewda.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Barraskewda, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Barraskewda weak to?
Barraskewda takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Barraskewda resistant to?
Barraskewda resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Barraskewda evolve?
Barraskewda evolves from Arrokuda (Level 26). Barraskewda is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Barraskewda from?
Barraskewda was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0847.
What are Barraskewda's base stats?
Barraskewda has HP 61, Attack 123, Defense 60, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 50, and Speed 136. Total base stat total: 490.
What are Barraskewda's abilities?
Barraskewda can have the ability Swift Swim, plus the Hidden Ability Propeller Tail.
Is Barraskewda legendary or mythical?
No. Barraskewda is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Barraskewda's best stat?
Barraskewda's highest base stat is Speed at 136, which ranks 1st of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Barraskewda good?
Barraskewda has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 46th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Barraskewda as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Barraskewda is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Barraskewda vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Barraskewda | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 61 | 70 | -9 |
| Attack | 123 | 72 | +51 |
| Defense | 60 | 72 | -12 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 69 | -19 |
| Speed | 136 | 66 | +70 |
| Total | 490 | 420 | +70 |
Barraskewda appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Barraskewda is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Barraskewda.
Every main-series game Barraskewda is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: South Paldean Sea
- WildEast Province: Area Two, Area Three, East Paldean Sea
- WildWest Province: Area Two, West Paldean Sea
- WildNorth Province: Area One, Area Three, North Paldean Sea, Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
- WildFellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Chilling Waterhead (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 2, Motostoke Riverbank, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage
- RaidSouth Lake Miloch, North Lake Miloch, Bridge Field, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle)
- WildTraining Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Barraskewda in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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