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#847

Barraskewda

Abilities

Swift SwimPropeller Tail(Hidden)
Height: 1.3 m (4'03")
Weight: 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
Base Exp: 172
Base Stats
HP61
Atk123
Def60
SpA60
SpD50
Spe136
BST490
EV Yield: 2 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
232326
Atk
225379
Def
112240
SpA
112240
SpD
94218
Spe
249408

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
VIII (Galar)
Color
Brown
Shape
Fish
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Slow
Capture Rate
60 (23.5%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Water2
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
172
EV Yield
2 Spe
Height
1.3 m (4'03")
Weight
30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice½
fig
poi
gro
fly
psy
bug
roc
gho
dra
dar
ste½
fai
Weak to: Electric, Grass
Resists: Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Abilities
Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Propeller TailHidden Ability

Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries2 entries

Generation VIII

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.

Moves (Gen 9)49 moves

Level Up

11 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Fury AttacknorP1585%20
1BitedarP60100%25
1PeckflyP35100%35
1Aqua JetSTABwatP40100%20
1Throat ChopdarP80100%15
18AgilitypsyN30
24DiveSTABwatP80100%10
32Focus EnergynorN30
40CrunchdarP80100%15
48LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
56Double EdgenorP120100%15

TM / HM

36 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AgilitypsyN30
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
Chilling WaterSTABwatS50100%20
Close CombatfigP120100%5
CrunchdarP80100%15
DiveSTABwatP80100%10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Drill RungroP8095%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Flip TurnSTABwatP60100%20
Focus EnergynorN30
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Ice FangiceP6595%15
LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
Poison JabpoiP80100%20
ProtectnorN10
Psychic FangspsyP85100%10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
Scale ShotdraP2590%20
Scary FacenorN100%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SubstitutenorN10
SurfSTABwatS90100%15
SwiftnorS6020
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
Throat ChopdarP80100%15
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
WaterfallSTABwatP80100%15
WhirlpoolSTABwatS3585%15

Move Tutor

2 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Flip TurnSTABwatP60100%20
Scale ShotdraP2590%20
Pokedex Numbers
National#847
Galar#181
Isle of Armor#097
Paldea#137
Kitakami#091
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

watHydro Pump110 powS
watSurf90 powS
watLiquidation85 powP
watDive80 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
figClose Combat120 powP
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About Barraskewda

Barraskewda is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8 (Galar). 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. Barraskewda stands 1.3 m (4'03") tall and weighs 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Barraskewda Base Stats

Barraskewda has a base stat total of 490, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 136 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 50 (below average). Barraskewda excels as a physical attacker. Barraskewda is extremely fast with a base Speed of 136.

Barraskewda Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Water-type, Barraskewda is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Barraskewda 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Barraskewda Abilities

Barraskewda's abilities include Swift Swim, Propeller Tail. Swift Swim doubles Speed during rain. Its Hidden Ability is Propeller Tail, which ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.

Barraskewda Moves & Learnset

Barraskewda can learn 49 moves in Generation 9, including 11 by leveling up, 36 via TM/HM, and 2 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power), Dive (Water, 80 power). For coverage, Barraskewda can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Barraskewda

Barraskewda has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Barraskewda yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Barraskewda belongs to the Water2 egg group. Barraskewda is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Arrokuda → Barraskewda).

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