Pokémon Trading Card Game Barraskewda

This official Pokémon Trading Card Game card features Barraskewda, the fierce Skewer Pokémon, as a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon. The dynamic artwork by Kyoko Umemoto captures its aggressive nature, referencing its Pokédex behavior of leaping from the water to bite down on Wingull near the surface.

Barraskewda is a resilient and consistent attacker. Its first attack, Sharp Fin (cost: one Water Energy), deals a solid 40 damage. Its second attack, Dive (cost: two Water Energy), deals 60 damage and includes a coin flip for a defensive bonus: if heads, “during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.” This makes it a formidable threat that can be difficult to remove.

Classified as an Uncommon card (denoted by the diamond symbol), it has 130 HP. It carries a Lightning-type Weakness (x2), no Resistance, and a one-Colorless Energy Retreat Cost. This card is an excellent payoff for evolving Arrokuda, serving as a durable and hard-hitting attacker for Water decks.