Barraskewda
#847 (Galar)
Best moveset for Barraskewda
The best moves for Barraskewda are Waterfall and Close Combat when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Peck and Close Combat deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Arrokuda family. Barraskewda evolves from Arrokuda for 50 Candy.
Game images
Barraskewda, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Barraskewda is a Water Pokémon which evolves from Arrokuda. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Barraskewda's best moveset is Waterfall & Close Combat and it has a Max CP of 3,003.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Waterfall
15.6 DPS
|
Close Combat
42 DPS
|
12.1 | 100% |
|
Waterfall
15.6 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
11.1 | 92% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Close Combat
42 DPS
|
11 | 91% |
|
Waterfall
15.6 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 DPS
|
11 | 91% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
10.3 | 85% |
|
Peck
10 DPS
|
Close Combat
42 DPS
|
10.1 | 84% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 DPS
|
10.1 | 83% |
|
Peck
10 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
9.7 | 80% |
|
Peck
10 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 DPS
|
9.4 | 77% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
- 1 0.43
- 2 0.46
- 3 0.48
- 4 0.49
- 5 0.49
- 6 0.49
- 7 0.5
- 8 0.5
- 9 0.51
- 10 0.51
The best counter to Barraskewda is Zekrom (Shadow) with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt, followed by Thundurus (Incarnate Forme) (Shadow), Zeraora and Regieleki. The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
The top Barraskewda counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Barraskewda's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
258 |
| Defense |
|
127 |
| Stamina |
|
156 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 135 |
| Level 50 | 143 |
Average size
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 30 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,138 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,518 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,277 |
|
Level 40 |
2,656 |
|
Level 50 |
3,003 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,897 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,467 |

