# Barraskewda - OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Barraskewda in OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Barraskewda)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Barraskewda
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 99.956%
- **Liquidation**: 99.865%
- **Crunch**: 82.549%
- **Flip Turn**: 58.046%
- **Aqua Jet**: 45.143%
- **Other**: 14.441%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.947%
- **Propeller Tail**: 0.053%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 99.622%
- **Other**: 0.378%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 95.406%
- **Ferrothorn**: 92.634%
- **Zapdos**: 74.780%
- **Seismitoad**: 58.005%
- **Scizor**: 38.672%
- **Crawdaunt**: 38.563%

## FAQ for Barraskewda in gen8ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Barraskewda?
The most common moves for Barraskewda are Close Combat, Liquidation, Crunch, Flip Turn. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is frequently paired with Pelipper, Ferrothorn, Zapdos, Seismitoad. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Barraskewda?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Barraskewda?
The top build for Barraskewda features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 75.424% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.947%) and the item **Choice Band** (99.622%).

### What is the most common role for Barraskewda?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Barraskewda often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen8ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Barraskewda?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 61 |
| Attack | 123 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 136 |
| **BST** | **490** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Barraskewda on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Barraskewda) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Barraskewda
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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