# Barraskewda - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Barraskewda builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Barraskewda Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/monotype/Barraskewda)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Barraskewda
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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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
- **Flip Turn**: 99.144%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 89.859%
- **Liquidation**: 89.797%
- **Close Combat**: 83.152%
- **Poison Jab**: 17.178%
- **Waterfall**: 10.197%
- **Other**: 10.673%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.997%
- **Propeller Tail**: 0.003%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 94.022%
- **Mystic Water**: 4.087%
- **Other**: 1.891%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 92.496%
- **Swampert**: 71.398%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 41.439%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 31.730%
- **Toxapex**: 27.547%
- **Primarina**: 26.530%

## FAQ for Barraskewda in monotype-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is frequently paired with Pelipper, Swampert, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Samurott-Hisui. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 53.722% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.997%) and the item **Choice Band** (94.022%).

### 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 monotype-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/monotype/Barraskewda) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Barraskewda
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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