Barraskewda

No. 0847

Type: Water

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

Base stats

HP61
Attack123
Defense60
Sp. Attack60
Sp. Defense50
Speed136

Total 490

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Flying — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — Peck
  • Ground — Covers 1 weakness (Electric) — Drill Run
  • Ice — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — Ice Beam
  • Poison — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — Poison Jab
  • Bug — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Fire — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Physical sweeper
Ability
Swift Swim
Item
Choice Band
Nature
Jolly
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moves
Double-Edge, Flip Turn, Close Combat, Liquidation

Frequently asked questions

What type is Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Barraskewda's base stats?
HP 61, Attack 123, Defense 60, Sp. Attack 60, Sp. Defense 50, Speed 136. That is a base stat total of 490.
What is Barraskewda weak to?
Barraskewda takes extra damage from Electric and Grass moves.
What abilities does Barraskewda have?
Barraskewda can have Swift Swim and Propeller Tail. Its hidden ability is Propeller Tail.
How do you get Barraskewda?
Barraskewda evolves from Arrokuda: level 26.
What moves does Barraskewda learn?
Barraskewda learns 11 moves by levelling up and 34 by TM.