Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Barraskewda
Say it: BA-rra-ske-wda
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Barraskewda is the Skewer Pokémon — a fast Water type from Arrokuda. In Pokémon GO it is a glassy Water attacker with Waterfall + Aqua Jet / Crunch / Close Combat. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Grass and Electric hit Water hard. Evolve Arrokuda or catch Barraskewda from events.
Say it: BA-rra-ske-wda
Barraskewda (#847) is a Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Arrokuda. Trainers use it as a fast Water attacker and occasional Great League spice. Against Barraskewda, lead with Grass or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Barraskewda is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0847. Use the Water type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Waterfall + Aqua Jet is the usual Water kit; Crunch and Close Combat add coverage. Shadow Barraskewda is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Barraskewda is your opponent, Electric, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 258
- Defense
- 127
- Stamina
- 156
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Barraskewda’s always-available TM pool. Waterfall + Aqua Jet covers Water raid and PvP needs.
Fast
- Waterfall · Standard
Water STAB / default
- Bite · Standard
Dark energy
- Peck · Standard
Flying filler
Charged
- Aqua Jet · Standard
Water nuke
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
- Close Combat · Standard
Fighting coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- waterfall
- bite
- peck
Charged
- crunch
- aqua jet
- close combat
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #402 of 954 · CP 1480
Peck + Close Combat
- Ultra League · rank #291 of 747 · CP 2486
Peck + Close Combat
- Master League · rank #243 of 1023 · CP 3003
Peck + Close Combat
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
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Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.