Type matchups
Damage Barraskewda takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Barraskewda has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 61
- Attack
- 123
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 136
- Total
- 490
Barraskewda has a base stat total of 490, higher than 59% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (136). With Attack (123) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 136 beats 98% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 61 HP, 60 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Barraskewda can have the abilities Swift Swim and Propeller Tail.
How to beat Barraskewda
Barraskewda takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Barraskewda is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Arrokuda → Barraskewda), evolving from Arrokuda.
Best counters to Barraskewda
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Barraskewda weak to?
As a Water type, Barraskewda takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Barraskewda resistant to?
Barraskewda resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Barraskewda?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Barraskewda with super-effective attacks.