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Pokemon Sword and Shield Barraskewda

Pokemon Sword and Shield Barraskewda is a Water Type, which makes it weak against Grass, Electric type moves. You can find and catch Barraskewda in Route 2 - Lake with a 70% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Barraskewda are 61 HP, 123 Attack, 60 SP Attack, 60 Defense, 50 SP Defense, and 136 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Barraskewda
Regular
Shiny
Barraskewda Galar Pokedex ID: 181

List of Barraskewda Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 490
HP 61
Attack 123
Defense 60
Special Attack 60
Special Defense 50
Speed 136

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Barraskewda to have is Naive, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Sp. Def stats.

Barraskewda Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Swift SwimNormal
Propeller TailHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

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 Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Sword and Shield Barraskewda Evolutions

How do i evolve Barraskewda in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Arrokuda evolves into Barraskewda when you reach Level 26.

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Level 26
Barraskewda
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Arrokuda
280634040304166
Barraskewda
49012360605061136

Barraskewda Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Barraskewda?

Barraskewda does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Arrokuda and evolve it into Barraskewda. A popular spawn location you can find Arrokuda is in the Route 2 - Lake area with a 70% chance to spawn during All weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 2 - Lake
70%38 - 40
Motostoke Riverbank
30%40 - 43
Motostoke Riverbank
45%40 - 43
Motostoke Riverbank
40%40 - 43
Motostoke Riverbank
65%40 - 43
Motostoke Riverbank
25%40 - 43
Motostoke Riverbank
15%40 - 43
Motostoke Riverbank
20%40 - 43
Motostoke Riverbank
60%40 - 43
Motostoke Riverbank
45%40 - 43
Forest of Focus
30%40 - 45
Forest of Focus
15%40 - 45
Training Lowlands
30%40 - 45
Training Lowlands
15%40 - 45
Route 2 - Lake
28%38 - 40
Lake of Outrage
5%40 - 43
Lake of Outrage
5%40 - 43
Lake of Outrage
5%40 - 43
Lake of Outrage
5%40 - 43
Lake of Outrage
5%40 - 43
Lake of Outrage
5%40 - 43
Lake of Outrage
5%40 - 43
Lake of Outrage
5%40 - 43
Lake of Outrage
5%40 - 43

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 2
5%4 - 6
Hulbury
50%20 - 24
Motostoke Riverbank
50%26 - 28
Forest of Focus
20%13 - 18
Dusty Bowl
50%40 - 45
Lake of Outrage
50%50 - 52
Motostoke Riverbank
10%26 - 28
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Barraskewda Raids

Where do i find Barraskewda Raids?

You can find Barraskewda raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Lake of Outrage, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Barraskewda Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Barraskewda Weakness

Barraskewda is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Grass
Electric
0.5x
Damage
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Barraskewda Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Barraskewda Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Barraskewda Moves List

What moves can Barraskewda learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Barraskewda can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water type +50% STAB damage.

Barraskewda Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Throat Chop
01[] Peck
01[] Aqua Jet
01[] Fury Attack
01[] Bite
18[] Agility
24[] Dive
32[] Laser Focus
40[] Crunch
48[] Liquidation
56[] Double-Edge

TM Moves Barraskewda can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26Scary FaceStatus10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM36WhirlpoolSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM43Brick BreakPhysical7510015Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM45DivePhysical12010010Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM52BouncePhysical85855Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
TM58AssurancePhysical6010010Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM67Ice FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.

Barraskewda TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR03Hydro PumpSpecial165805
TR04SurfSpecial13510015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TR12AgilityStatus30Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR13Focus EnergyStatus30Increases critical hit ratio.
TR16WaterfallPhysical12010015May cause flinching.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
TR53Close CombatPhysical1201005Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
TR57Poison JabPhysical8010020May poison the opponent.
TR84ScaldSpecial12010015May burn opponent.
TR87Drill RunPhysical809510High critical hit ratio.
TR95Throat ChopPhysical8010015Prevents use of sound moves for two turns.
TR97Psychic FangsPhysical8510010The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.
TR98LiquidationPhysical127.510010The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

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