Competitive Information for Barraskewda [Scarlet/Violet]
Water
Abilities:
If Rain Dance is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
This Pokemon's moves cannot be redirected to a different target by any effect.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Barraskewda? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Barraskewda, the exceptional Pokémon of Water types! Barraskewda is a common Pokémon to see in the SV metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Uncover the best movesets for Barraskewda below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Poison Jab / Double-Edge
- Drill Run
Taking on single battles? Barraskewda is a wonderful Physical Sweeper. This moveset was created to crush rivals using destructive physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Barraskewda? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Poison Jab / Double-Edge
- Drill Run
Barraskewda is pretty popular Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with devastating physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Electric moves are bad against Ground.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Barraskewda is: Ground, Grass, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Poison, Bug or Steel
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Slash
Barraskewda is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Tera Blast
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Psychic Fangs / Double-Edge
Barraskewda is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Psychic Fangs was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Slash
Barraskewda is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Slash
Barraskewda is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Slash
Barraskewda is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Tera Blast
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Night Slash / Double-Edge
- Drill Run
Barraskewda is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Night Slash was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast
- Drill Run / Double-Edge
Barraskewda is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Drill Run was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Slash
Barraskewda is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Slash
Barraskewda is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast
- Psychic Fangs / Double-Edge
Barraskewda is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Psychic Fangs was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Drill Run / Tera Blast
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Poison Jab / Double-Edge
Barraskewda is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast / Ice Fang
- Psychic Fangs / Double-Edge
Barraskewda is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Psychic Fangs was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Drill Run
Barraskewda is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Slash is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Double-Edge
Barraskewda is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Night Slash was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Psychic Fangs / Tera Blast
- Close Combat
- Night Slash / Double-Edge
Barraskewda is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Night Slash was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast
- Drill Run / Psychic Fangs
Barraskewda is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Drill Run or Psychic Fangs are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast
- Drill Run / Double-Edge
Barraskewda is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Drill Run was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Water moveset for Barraskewda
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Poison Jab / Double-Edge
- Drill Run
Barraskewda is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Barraskewda from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Barraskewda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Barraskewda's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Waterfall is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Barraskewda's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Barraskewda can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Barraskewda.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Barraskewda can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Barraskewda
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Aqua Jet
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break, Psychic Fangs
Moves that boost Barraskewda's stats
- Acupressure
- Agility
- Scale Shot
Most notable and possible best moves for Barraskewda
- Flip Turn
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Barraskewda in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Barraskewda's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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