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.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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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.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Barraskewda against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
206		Barraskewda · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
188		Barraskewda · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Barraskewda · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 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 is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
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This Pokémon's moves cannot be redirected to a different target by any effect.
Everything about Propeller Tail →
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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

5.1% of teams · rank #46 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

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

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

Usage by rating

All games7.7%
1500 weighting6.8%
1630 weighting5.1%
1760 weighting7.9%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.1%

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

Level up 11


1	Aqua JetUsually goes first.	Water	Phys	40	100%	20
1	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
1	Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Phys	15	85%	20
1	PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Phys	35	100%	35
1	Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
18	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
24	DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Water	Phys	80	100%	10
32	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
40	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
48	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Phys	85	100%	10
56	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 34


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM10	Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.	Ice	Phys	65	95%	15
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Spec	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM63	Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Psychic	Phys	85	100%	10
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM77	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Phys	80	100%	15
TM83	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	80	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM106	Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.	Ground	Phys	80	95%	10
TM108	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Phys	85	100%	10
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Spec	90	100%	15
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM167	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM196	Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Water	Phys	60	100%	20
TM200	Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.	Dragon	Phys	25	90%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM208	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Spec	35	85%	15
TM221	Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	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