# Barraskewda - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Barraskewda builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Barraskewda Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Barraskewda)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Barraskewda
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Liquidation**: 96.516%
- **Flip Turn**: 96.058%
- **Close Combat**: 91.719%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 80.382%
- **Aqua Jet**: 13.159%
- **Ice Fang**: 6.110%
- **Other**: 16.057%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 96.922%
- **Propeller Tail**: 3.078%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 93.199%
- **Life Orb**: 2.623%
- **Other**: 4.178%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 89.338%
- **Indeedee-F**: 73.099%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 72.691%
- **Smeargle**: 72.641%
- **Rhydon**: 47.265%
- **Archaludon**: 27.200%

## FAQ for Barraskewda in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is frequently paired with Kyogre, Indeedee-F, Calyrex-Ice, Smeargle. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Barraskewda weak to and resistant against?
Barraskewda is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 82.976% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (96.922%) and the item **Choice Band** (93.199%).

### 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 gen9vgc2025regi-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/gen9vgc2025regi/Barraskewda) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Barraskewda
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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