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Barraskewda

Barraskewda

Galar #181 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Skewer Pokémon

Barraskewda

Galar #181 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Skewer Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Arrokuda

Toxel

Barraskewda normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Barraskewda sprite

Shiny

Barraskewda

Skewer Pokémon

Galar #181
Water

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

30 kg (66.1 lbs)

Abilities

Swift SwimPropeller Tail(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Barraskewda takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

Grass

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #181Isle of Armor #97
EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
172

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 2
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

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.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Arrokuda

Arrokuda

Galar #180

Level 26

Barraskewda

Barraskewda

Galar #181

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartFury AttackNormalPhysical158520

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

StartBiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

StartAqua JetWaterPhysical4010020

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

StartThroat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

18AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

24DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

32Laser FocusNormalStatus--30

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

40CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

48LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

56Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM26Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM52BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM67Ice FangIcePhysical659515

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TR03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

TR13Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

TR16WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR32CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR53Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR87Drill RunGroundPhysical809510

The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.

TR95Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

TR97Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical8510010

The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.

TR98LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Flip TurnWaterPhysical6010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Scale ShotDragonPhysical259020

The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user’s Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Propeller Tail(Hidden Ability)

Ignores the effects of opposing Pokémon’s Abilities and moves that draw in moves.

Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.

#180

Arrokuda

#310

Toxel

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