Barraskewda #0847 Generation VIII
Skewer Pokémon

Barraskewda

· Hastacuda

This Pokémon has a jaw that’s as sharp as a spear and as strong as steel. Apparently Barraskewda’s flesh is surprisingly tasty, too.

Type
water
Stage
2 of 2
Category
Skewer Pokémon
Japanese
Height
1.3 m
Weight
30.0 kg
Color
Brown
Shape
Fish
§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Barraskewda.

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

  1. HP 061
    /255
  2. Attack 123
    /255
  3. Defense 060
    /255
  4. Sp. Atk 060
    /255
  5. Sp. Def 050
    /255
  6. Speed 136
    /255
§ IV

Barraskewda through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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  • 01 AK

    Akira Komayama

    Akira Komayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Black & White, and Sun & Moon. The work is defined by cartoon-forward character focus, balanced yet dynamic layouts, and vibrant, playful color.

    1 card
    Sword & Shield era
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  • 02 HI

    Hideki Ishikawa

    Hideki Ishikawa has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Sun & Moon, including Fusion Strike and Cosmic Eclipse. The art leans anime-forward, vibrant, and character-focused, with balanced, action-ready framing.

    1 card
    Sword & Shield era
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  • 03 KS

    Kouki Saitou

    Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

    1 card
    Sword & Shield era
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  • 04 KU

    Kyoko Umemoto

    Kyoko Umemoto has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2002 to 2025, spanning eras from E-Card to Sword & Shield. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, clear compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes that keep scenes lighthearted and readable.

    1 card
    Scarlet & Violet era
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  • 05 MT

    Misa Tsutsui

    Misa Tsutsui has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2024, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced yet dynamic staging and vibrant, often contrasting color palettes.

    1 card
    Sword & Shield era
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§ V

All Barraskewda cards

5 of 5 cards · refined archive view.