#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.
Barraskewda is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Barraskewda is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Barraskewda has no type immunities.
To counter Barraskewda in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Barraskewda's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
