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Barraskewda, the Skewer Pokémon — Water-type Pokémon official artwork
water
Barraskewda
ID:#847Skewer Pokémon
Height
1.3m
Weight
30.0kg
Catch Rate
60
Exp
172
SwordShieldThe Isle Of ArmorThe Crown TundraBrilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus

Barraskewda Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Barraskewda in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 46 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Sword
Galar

Barraskewda Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Sword Barraskewda Sprites

Barraskewda front-facing sprite from Pokémon SwordPrimary
Barraskewda shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon SwordShiny

Pokémon Sword Barraskewda Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Barraskewda via various methods in Pokémon Sword.

MoveTypeRequirement
Fury AttacknormalLv. 1
BitedarkLv. 1
PeckflyingLv. 1
Aqua JetwaterLv. 1
Throat ChopdarkLv. 1
AgilitypsychicLv. 18
DivewaterLv. 24
Laser FocusnormalLv. 32
CrunchdarkLv. 40
LiquidationwaterLv. 48
Double EdgenormalLv. 56

End of Move Database

Pokémon Sword Barraskewda Locations

Barraskewda can be caught in 6 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Dusty Bowl, Lake Of Outrage, and Galar Route 2. The most reliable spawn is at Lake Of Outrage, where you'll find it between Lv. 50 and 52 by fishing with a 50% encounter rate.

Galar Route 2

1 encounter
  • surf
    Lv. 38-40
    Visible encounters
    Surfing
    28%Frequent

Motostoke Riverbank

1 encounter
  • fishing
    Lv. 26-28
    Hidden encounters
    Fishing
    10%Uncommon

Dusty Bowl

1 encounter
  • fishing
    Lv. 40-45
    Hidden encounters
    Fishing
    50%Common

Lake Of Outrage

2 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 50-52
    Hidden encounters
    Fishing
    50%Common
  • surf
    Lv. 40-43
    Visible encounters
    Surfing
    5%Rare

Challenge Beach

Isle Of Armor2 encounters
  • wanderer
    Lv. 42
    Wanderers
    ×1×1
    In the river, in its western portion
  • wanderer
    Lv. 42
    Wanderers
    ×1×1
    River (By Courageous Cavern entrance)

Training Lowlands

Isle Of Armor1 encounter
  • wanderer
    Lv. 42
    Wanderers
    ×1×1×1×1×1×1
    Up a small river connected to the pond