# Barraskewda - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Barraskewda in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Barraskewda)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Barraskewda
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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## Common Moves
- **Bounce**: 80.135%
- **Liquidation**: 62.704%
- **Close Combat**: 45.187%
- **Crunch**: 39.077%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 38.217%
- **Throat Chop**: 37.384%
- **Flip Turn**: 28.317%
- **Protect**: 25.964%
- **Poison Jab**: 12.351%
- **Drill Run**: 11.802%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 92.663%
- **Propeller Tail**: 7.337%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 72.674%
- **Focus Sash**: 19.343%
- **Choice Band**: 3.741%
- **Other**: 4.241%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 83.546%
- **Sableye**: 29.594%
- **Tsareena**: 28.404%
- **Indeedee-F**: 28.051%
- **Talonflame**: 23.329%
- **Metagross**: 17.409%

## FAQ for Barraskewda in series8-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is frequently paired with Kyogre, Sableye, Tsareena, Indeedee-F. 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 `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 36.896% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (92.663%) and the item **Life Orb** (72.674%).

### What is the most common role for Barraskewda?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Barraskewda often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Barraskewda) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*