# Barraskewda - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Barraskewda in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Barraskewda)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Barraskewda
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Liquidation**: 97.236%
- **Flip Turn**: 97.083%
- **Close Combat**: 78.161%
- **Aqua Jet**: 68.171%
- **Poison Jab**: 24.765%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 20.164%
- **Other**: 14.420%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.978%
- **Propeller Tail**: 0.022%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 85.292%
- **Life Orb**: 7.482%
- **Poisonium Z**: 4.741%
- **Other**: 2.485%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 96.870%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 65.278%
- **Archaludon**: 54.789%
- **Zapdos**: 41.351%
- **Ferrothorn**: 31.906%
- **Iron Treads**: 25.508%

## FAQ for Barraskewda in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is frequently paired with Pelipper, Swampert-Mega, Archaludon, Zapdos. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 88.109% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.978%) and the item **Choice Band** (85.292%).

### 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 gen9nationaldex-1760 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/gen9nationaldex/Barraskewda) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Barraskewda
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*