Pokemon Guide
Barraskewda is a fast Water-type Pokemon known for its sharp jaw, high Speed stat and evolution from Arrokuda. This guide covers Barraskewda’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Barraskewda guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Barraskewda is the evolved form of Arrokuda. It is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8, known for its speed, piercing attacks and ability to pressure opponents with strong physical Water-type moves.
Competitive Overview
Barraskewda is usually a strong offensive Pokemon on rain teams because Swift Swim can double its Speed in rain. It can threaten opponents with strong physical Water-type attacks and useful coverage moves.
Barraskewda’s biggest strengths are Speed, Attack and access to moves such as Liquidation, Close Combat and Aqua Jet. Its main weakness is poor bulk, which means it often needs careful positioning to avoid being knocked out quickly.
Here are the key facts to know about Barraskewda, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Barraskewda
National Dex
#0847
Type
Water
Species
Skewer Pokemon
Height
4’03” / 1.3 m
130 cm
Weight
66.1 lbs / 30.0 kg
30 kg
Abilities
Swift Swim, Propeller Tail
Barraskewda has excellent Speed and strong Attack, making it a dangerous physical attacker. It is much more fragile defensively, so it usually performs best when it can attack first.
Barraskewda has a physical movepool built around Water-type damage and sharp coverage. These are some of Barraskewda’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable physical Water-type attack that gives Barraskewda strong same-type damage.
A priority Water-type move that helps Barraskewda finish weakened opponents.
Powerful coverage that helps Barraskewda hit Steel, Rock, Dark and Normal-type Pokemon.
Useful coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
A physical Psychic-type attack that can help break screens and hit Poison or Fighting-type Pokemon.
Coverage that helps Barraskewda pressure Grass and Fairy-type Pokemon.
Coverage for Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
A Ground-type coverage option that can pressure Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock and Steel-type Pokemon.
Barraskewda can learn a focused physical move pool across different Pokemon games, including Water, Fighting, Dark, Psychic, Poison, Ice and Ground moves. Use the section below to view Barraskewda’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Barraskewda is a Water-type Pokemon. This gives it useful Fire, Water, Ice and Steel resistances, but it also makes it weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.
Type
Water
Weaknesses
Electric and Grass
Resistances
Fire, Water, Ice and Steel
Immunity
None
Barraskewda’s abilities support its role as a fast physical attacker, especially on rain teams.
Doubles Barraskewda’s Speed during rain. This makes it especially dangerous on rain teams.
Ignores the effects of opposing abilities and moves that redirect attacks. This can help Barraskewda target the opponent it wants to hit.
Barraskewda evolves from Arrokuda. The full Barraskewda evolution line is Arrokuda and Barraskewda.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Arrokuda at Level 26
Barraskewda’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Barraskewda is obtained by catching or evolving Arrokuda at Level 26.
| Game | Where to Find Barraskewda |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Barraskewda |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Barraskewda |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Barraskewda |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Barraskewda |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Barraskewda |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Barraskewda |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Barraskewda had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Barraskewda |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 2, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage and Motostoke Riverbank. Barraskewda can also be obtained by evolving Arrokuda at Level 26. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 2, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage and Motostoke Riverbank. Barraskewda can also be obtained by evolving Arrokuda at Level 26. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Barraskewda |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in multiple Paldea water areas, including Casseroya Lake, Paldean seas, Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert and several province areas. Barraskewda can also be obtained by evolving Arrokuda at Level 26. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in multiple Paldea water areas, including Casseroya Lake, Paldean seas, Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert and several province areas. Barraskewda can also be obtained by evolving Arrokuda at Level 26. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Barraskewda |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Barraskewda. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Barraskewda is a Water-type Pokemon.
Barraskewda is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.
Barraskewda evolves from Arrokuda. The full Barraskewda evolution line is Arrokuda and Barraskewda.
Barraskewda’s abilities are Swift Swim, Propeller Tail.
Barraskewda’s best moves often include Liquidation, Aqua Jet, Close Combat, Crunch, Psychic Fangs, Poison Jab, Ice Fang and Drill Run.
Barraskewda is usually a strong offensive Pokemon on rain teams because Swift Swim can double its Speed in rain. It can threaten opponents with strong physical Water-type attacks and useful coverage moves.
Barraskewda’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Barraskewda is obtained by catching or evolving Arrokuda at Level 26.
No, Barraskewda does not currently have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form in the main Pokemon games.
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