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Barraskewda (Japanese: カマスジョー, HepburnKamasujoo) is a water-type introduced in Generation VIII.

It evolves from Arrokuda at level 28.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Barrasweda is a fish-like, sandy brown Pokémon with a thin body. A fish spine like design runs down both sides of its body. A brown layer covers the top part of its body, as well as its tail and head. The head has a sharp end resembling a spear and two deep triangular eye sockets. Its jaw resembling a stereotypical French moustache with one big and small fang. The end of its head which connects to its body resembles Golduck, while it has one small brown fin and a bigger dorsal fin with orange scales, which are the same as the fins on the underside. Its tail is four orange sail-like appendages attached to a white piece which spins like a propeller.

Behavior[]

Barraskewda attacks by spinning its propeller tail and using the force to charge ahead and ram at its prey, skewering them. Their jaws are very strong, as strong as Steel itself,evidenced by its variety of biting attacks in its movepool. Barraskewda are the bane of fishermen everywhere because of their uncanny habit of stealing hooked fish just before they are reeled in. These hunters are attracted to movement—such as that of a struggling fish—and can swiftly swim in to impale catches right off of their hooks. They also seem to be better at distinguishing moving animate and inanimate objects than Arrokuda. Though they are solitary hunters, multiple Barraskewda attracted to the same large quarry (for instance, a Wailord) can independently skewer the victim to bring it down; they may fight over who gets to claim the carcass afterwards.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sword and Shield Route 2, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank
Max Raid Battles: Bridge Field, Lake of Outrage, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Evolve from Arrokuda
Common

Pokédex entries[]

  • Sword

    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

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

  • Scarlet

    It spins its tail fins to leap from the water, then viciously bites down on Wingull flying close to the water’s surface.

  • Violet

    It swims at speeds of over 100 knots and battles fiercely with pods of Finizen over prey.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
61
Attack
123
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
50
Speed
136
Total
490

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Generation IX
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Throat Chop Type Dark Physical 80 100% 15
1 Peck Type Flying Physical 35 100% 35
1 Aqua Jet Type Water Physical 40 100% 20
1 Fury Attack Type Normal Physical 15 85% 20
1 Bite Type Dark Physical 60 100% 25
18 Agility Type Psychic Status 100% 30
24 Dive Type Water Physical 80 100% 10
32 Laser Focus Type Normal Status 100% 30
40 Crunch Type Dark Physical 80 100% 15
48 Liquidation Type Water Physical 85 100% 10
56 Double-Edge Type Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM[]

Generation IX
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM08 Hyper Beam Type Normal Special 150 90% 5
TM09 Giga Impact Type Normal Physical 150 90% 5
TM21 Rest Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM24 Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM26 Scary Face Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM31 Attract Type Normal Status 100% 15
TM33 Rain Dance Type Water Status 100% 5
TM36 Whirlpool Type Water Special 35 85% 15
TM39 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM40 Swift Type Normal Special 60 100% 20
TM43 Brick Break Type Fighting Physical 75 100% 15
TM45 Dive Type Water Physical 80 100% 10
TM52 Bounce Type Flying Physical 85 85% 5
TM58 Assurance Type Dark Physical 60 100% 10
TM67 Ice Fang Type Ice Physical 65 95% 15
TM76 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TR03 Hydro Pump Type Water Special 110 80% 5
TR04 Surf Type Water Special 90 100% 15
TR12 Agility Type Psychic Status 100% 30
TR13 Focus Energy Type Normal Status 100% 30
TR16 Waterfall Type Water Physical 80 100% 15
TR20 Substitute Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR26 Endure Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR32 Crunch Type Dark Physical 80 100% 15
TR53 Close Combat Type Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
TR57 Poison Jab Type Poison Physical 80 100% 20
TR84 Scald Type Water Special 80 100% 15
TR87 Drill Run Type Ground Physical 80 95% 10
TR95 Throat Chop Type Dark Physical 80 100% 15
TR97 Psychic Fangs Type Psychic Physical 85 100% 10
TR98 Liquidation Type Water Physical 85 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Barraskewda can learn, refer to Arrokuda.


By tutoring[]

Generation IX
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Flip Turn Type Water Physical 60 100% 20
Scale Shot Type Dragon Physical 25 90% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Trivia[]

  • Barraskewda has the highest base Speed stat of all Water-type Pokémon.
  • Barraskewda is the second fish Pokémon confirmed to be edible, the first being Basculin.
  • Barraskewda's hidden ability, Propeller Tail, functions the same as Duraludon's hidden ability, Stalwart.

Origin[]

Barraskewda resembles a barracuda, specifically the great barracuda. It may also be based on different weapons such as spears, arrows, and torpedoes and may take inspiration from spear-fishing. The tail at its rear resembles a propeller or rudder, a device which allows ships to move. With its barracuda and torpedo elements in mind, it may also be based on the Fairey Barracuda, a dive bomber aircraft that dropped torpedoes and was built in Britain (the Galar region's real life equivalent).

Etymology[]

"Barraskewda" comes from the words "barracuda" and "skewer" or "askew".

"Kamasujō" comes from 梭子魚 (kamasu, barracuda) and "jaw."

Gallery[]

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