Ultra League PvP guide
Barraskewda Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Barraskewda is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #457. Its recommended PvP moveset is Peck with Aqua Jet and Close Combat.
Ultra League
#457
Situational
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Peck
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,003
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT BARRASKEWDA
Is Barraskewda Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Barraskewda is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #457.
Barraskewda PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #551 | 73.5 | Peck, Aqua Jet, Close Combat |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #457 | 73.3 | Peck, Aqua Jet, Close Combat |
Best Moveset for Barraskewda in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
The recommended PvP moveset for Barraskewda is Peck with Aqua Jet and Close Combat.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Barraskewda in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Barraskewda PvP Move Counts
Peck → Aqua Jet
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Peck → Close Combat
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Barraskewda Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Barraskewda wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge838
- Talonflame827
- Empoleon593
- Guzzlord518
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton283
- Virizion336
- Florges349
- Corviknight466
Barraskewda Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Barraskewda's Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Barraskewda in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Barraskewda in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Barraskewda's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
61% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
87% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
39% HP
Ratings are shown from Barraskewda's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Barraskewda.
Best Teammates for Barraskewda in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Barraskewda should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Barraskewda's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Barraskewda's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Barraskewda's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Barraskewda's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Barraskewda
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 1,496 | 21 | 1,417,745 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,497 | 21 | 1,414,071 | |
| #3 | 1/13/14 | 1,497 | 21 | 1,413,147 | |
| #4 | 2/15/11 | 1,500 | 21 | 1,411,198 | |
| #5 | 1/14/13 | 1,498 | 21 | 1,409,555 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 2/15/15 | 2,494 | 39 | 3,045,819 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 2,493 | 40 | 3,045,548 | |
| #3 | 2/15/13 | 2,497 | 39.5 | 3,044,986 | |
| #4 | 0/14/14 | 2,494 | 40 | 3,044,581 | |
| #5 | 0/15/15 | 2,493 | 39.5 | 3,044,282 |
Barraskewda Stats in Pokémon GO
Barraskewda's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Barraskewda 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 157.9
- Defense
- 86.3
- HP
- 104
Ultra League
Barraskewda 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 39
- CP
- 2,494
- Attack
- 204
- Defense
- 111.4
- HP
- 134
Barraskewda Evolution
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Barraskewda Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Barraskewda in Pokémon GO PvP?
Barraskewda's recommended PvP moveset is Peck with Aqua Jet and Close Combat.
Is Barraskewda good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Barraskewda is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #457.
What counters Barraskewda in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Virizion are among the strongest current counters to Barraskewda in Ultra League.
What is Barraskewda weak to in Pokémon GO?
Barraskewda is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).