# Barraskewda - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Barraskewda in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Barraskewda)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Barraskewda
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Liquidation**: 77.915%
- **Close Combat**: 62.570%
- **Poison Jab**: 40.086%
- **Drill Run**: 36.749%
- **Throat Chop**: 32.760%
- **Flip Turn**: 29.135%
- **Bounce**: 26.735%
- **Ice Fang**: 22.007%
- **Waterfall**: 21.788%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 21.193%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 95.330%
- **Propeller Tail**: 4.670%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 64.453%
- **Choice Band**: 27.512%
- **Cell Battery**: 4.207%
- **Other**: 3.828%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 89.276%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 55.644%
- **Regieleki**: 33.756%
- **Whimsicott**: 33.078%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 32.131%
- **Indeedee-F**: 21.707%

## FAQ for Barraskewda in ss-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is frequently paired with Kyogre, Calyrex-Shadow, Regieleki, Whimsicott. 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 35.231% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Barraskewda?
Barraskewda is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (95.330%) and the item **Life Orb** (64.453%).

### What is the most common role for Barraskewda?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Barraskewda often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the ss-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/ss/Barraskewda) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - 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).*