Barraskewda

Barraskewda is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.

Evolution of Arrokuda.

Pokédex data

National № 0847
Type Water
Species Skewer Pokémon
Height 1.3 m (4′03″)
Weight 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
Abilities 1. Swift Swim
Propeller Tail (hidden ability)
Local № 0181 (Sword/Shield)
0137 (Scarlet/Violet)
0097 (The Isle of Armor)
0091 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 172
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 2
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 61
232 326
Attack 123
225 379
Defense 60
112 240
Sp. Atk 60
112 240
Sp. Def 50
94 218
Speed 136
249 408
Total 490 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Barraskewda.

Evolution chart

(Level 26)

Pokédex entries

Sword 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.
Shield It spins its tail fins to propel itself, surging forward at speeds of over 100 knots before ramming prey and spearing into them.
Scarlet It spins its tail fins to leap from the water, then viciously bites down on Wingull flying close to the water’s surface.
Violet It swims at speeds of over 100 knots and battles fiercely with pods of Finizen over prey.

Moves learned by Barraskewda

Moves learnt by level up

Barraskewda learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
1Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
18AgilityPsychicStatus
24DiveWaterPhysical 80 100
32Focus EnergyNormalStatus
40CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
48LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
56Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Barraskewda learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Barraskewda gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AcupressureNormalStatus
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt by TM

Barraskewda is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
04AgilityPsychicStatus
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
10Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
11Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
22Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
47EndureNormalStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
63Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical 85 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
77WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus
103SubstituteNormalStatus
106Drill RunGroundPhysical 80 95
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
110LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
123SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
167Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
196Flip TurnWaterPhysical 60 100
200Scale ShotDragonPhysical 25 90
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
208WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
221Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Barraskewda learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
1Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
18AgilityPsychicStatus
24DiveWaterPhysical 80 100
32Laser FocusNormalStatus
40CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
48LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
56Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Barraskewda learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Barraskewda gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AcupressureNormalStatus
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Barraskewda can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Flip TurnWaterPhysical 60 100
Scale ShotDragonPhysical 25 90

Moves learnt by TM

Barraskewda is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
21RestPsychicStatus
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus
26Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
31AttractNormalStatus 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus
36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
40SwiftNormalSpecial 60
43Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
45DiveWaterPhysical 80 100
52BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
58AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
67Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by TR

Barraskewda is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
04SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
12AgilityPsychicStatus
13Focus EnergyNormalStatus
16WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
32CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
53Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100
57Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
84ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
87Drill RunGroundPhysical 80 95
95Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
97Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical 85 100
98LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100

Barraskewda sprites

Type Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Barraskewda sprite from Sword & Shield Barraskewda sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny

Where to find Barraskewda

Sword
Shield
Route 2, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), Glaseado Mountain, North Paldean Sea, East Paldean Sea, South Paldean Sea, West Paldean Sea

Answers to Barraskewda questions

Other languages

English Barraskewda
Japanese カマスジョー (Kamasu jō)
German Barrakiefa
French Hastacuda
Italian Barraskewda
Spanish Barraskewda
Korean 꼬치조 (kkochijo)
Chinese (Simplified) 戽斗尖梭
Chinese (Traditional) 戽斗尖梭

 

English Skewer Pokémon
Japanese くしざしポケモン
German Spieß-Pokémon
French Pokémon Transperceur
Italian Pokémon Spiedo
Spanish Pokémon Ensarta
Korean 꼬치포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 穿刺宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 穿刺寶可夢

Name origin

barracuda
large predatory fish
skewer
to impale