Barraskewda: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP61136–168232–326

Atk123128–192225–379

Def6072–123112–240

SpA6072–123112–240

SpD5063–11294–218

Spe136140–206249–408

Total490Higher than 65% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

ElectricGrass

Resists

½×

FireIceSteelWater

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 136); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+206Max188No SP156Min140Scarf309Tailwind412

At max Speed, Barraskewda outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If Rain is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Swift Swim →
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This Pokémon's moves cannot be redirected to a different target by any effect.
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Arrokuda

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

5.14% of teams · rank #46 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Band
Ability
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Flip Turn
Liquidation
Close Combat
Aqua Jet

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players7.66%
Rated 1500+6.85%
Rated 1630+5.14%
Rated 1760+7.91%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.14%

Moves

Items

Abilities

99.4%
0.6%

EV spreads

Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe44.2%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe22.5%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe11.4%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe9.8%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe3.4%

Tera types

Water91.6%
Fighting4.4%
Ghost1.7%
Psychic1.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0846ArrokudaWater
1. Level 26
  #0847BarraskewdaWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 11

1Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20

1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

1PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

18AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

24DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.WaterPhys80100%10

32Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30

40Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

48Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10

56Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 34

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM106Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhys8095%10

TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20

TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Biology

Barraskewda's lower jaw is as powerful as a spear and is used to pierce its prey when it rams into them at speeds of over 100 knots, which it can achieve with its rotating tail fins.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Skewer Pokémon
: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Brown

: —

Galar#181Isle of Armor#097Paldea#137Kitakami#091

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

Names around the world

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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 2 Spe
: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 172
: Slow

Breeding

: Water 2
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Arrokuda: Level 26.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60

Shield 11 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty BowlFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 40–60
Lake of OutrageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke RiverbankFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Route 2 (Lake)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 38–40
South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 11 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty BowlFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 40–60
Lake of OutrageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke RiverbankFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Route 2 (Lake)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 38–40
South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Barraskewda

Weak to

Resists