#0847
— Skewer Pokémon
Barraskewda
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Barraskewda is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 490 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with top speed tier (base 136) and a physical attacking profile. Its Swift Swim ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Barraskewda. Build around what Barraskewda actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Barraskewda takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Barraskewda into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (136)
- Lowest stat
- Special Defense (50)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- top speed tier (base 136)
- BST
- 490 (typical for the format)
Barraskewda is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 490 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with top speed tier (base 136) and a physical attacking profile. Its Swift Swim ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Barraskewda. Build around what Barraskewda actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Barraskewda
Barraskewda is the Skewer Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 490 with Swift Swim as its ability.
What is Barraskewda weak to?
Barraskewda is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Barraskewda
To counter Barraskewda in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Barraskewda in competitive teams
Barraskewda can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Barraskewda on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
