Barraskewda Best Moveset
136 Speed at 123 Attack on Water with AbilitySwift Swim doubling that Speed under rain. Held ItemChoice Band with NatureAdamant fires physical Water TermStab at absurd power. Already the fastest physical Water attacker without rain. Under rain, nothing in the entire format outspeeds it. C-Tier through raw speed and physical damage.
Swift Swim doubled 136 base Speed in Rain in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 123 Attack with Liquidation. In Rain, the fastest physical sweeper available. Top tier on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Barraskewda best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Liquidation
- Flip Turn
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Fell hard in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Without dedicated Rain support, 136 Speed alone wasn't enough, and 123 Attack couldn't break defensive walls dry. One gen at the top.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Liquidation
- Close Combat
- Flip Turn
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Barraskewda Weakness
Barraskewda's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. At base 136 Speed, Barraskewda outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Barraskewda Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Barraskewda
Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (105-124%).
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
| ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Barraskewda View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off69-81% Stone Edge105-124%KO | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Barraskewda View Cryogonal builds →Rapid Spin11-13% Flash Cannon23-27% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
| ||
Recommended Build AbilityIllusion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Zoroark-Hisui builds →
| ||
Evolution
Evolved from Arrokuda. Barraskewda is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Speed grew the most through evolution (+70 over Arrokuda), and Barraskewda peaks at 490 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Barraskewda to get Arrokuda eggs easily using 34 partners from the Water2 egg group.
How to Get Barraskewda
Barraskewda starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 78 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Barraskewda in SV
Arrokuda is your first catch on the way to Barraskewda. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-60 across 162 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ArrokudaCasseroya Lake - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 36%Asado Desert - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%Glaseado MountainLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 24%Chilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldOnis MawLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Barraskewda ✓Chilling WaterheadLv.27-34OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.27-34OverworldOni MountainLv.27-34OverworldAsado Desert - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%Casseroya Lake - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.26-45OverworldRate 8%or evolve from Arrokuda (Step 1)
high spawn rates for Barraskewda across 26 locations in mid-game water routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Barraskewda in SwSh
The path to Barraskewda starts with Arrokuda at Lv. 4-52 via surfing and fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ArrokudaForest of FocusLv.13-18Super RodRate 20%Route 2Lv.4-6Super RodRate 5%HulburyLv.20-24Super RodRate 50%Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28Super RodRate 50%Route 2Lv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 70%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 65%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 60%SandstormChallenge Beach - RiverLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 45%All WeatherForest of FocusLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 45%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 45%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 45%Heavy FogTraining LowlandsLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 45%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 40%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 25%Intense SunMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 15%Snowing
Step 2Barraskewda ✓Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28Super RodRate 10%Dusty BowlLv.40-45Super RodRate 50%Route 2Lv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 28%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%SandstormLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%Normal WeatherLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%RainingLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.50-52Super RodRate 50%or evolve from Arrokuda (Step 1)
Base Stats
Speed leads and Sp. Def gets almost nothing. That's Barraskewda's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Speed EVs.
It swims at speeds of over 100 knots and battles fiercely with pods of Finizen over prey.
Barraskewda Guide
Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Barraskewda. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a sweeper.
Watch for Manectric (Electric) and Breloom (Grass) when using Barraskewda. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Barraskewda's base 136 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Swift Swim is what you want on Barraskewda. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Propeller Tail) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Barraskewda worth using. With base 136 Speed, Swift Swim gives Barraskewda an edge before opponents can react.
Base 136 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Barraskewda is a physical attacker with base 123 Attack. Best used as a sweeper.
Run Liquidation, Close Combat, Flip Turn, and Aqua Jet on Barraskewda. Liquidation is the most common pick at 0% usage. Liquidation provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Barraskewda joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves