Barraskewda

What Barraskewda is based on

Bulbapedia ties its design to the barracuda and to pike of the Esox genus, with nods to other predatory fish such as the garpike and houndfish. Spears, spearfishing and torpedoes feed into the look as well, and its name blends barracuda with skewer. Its Japanese name, Kamasujaw, may join kamasu, the Japanese word for barracuda, with jaw.

Barraskewda on cards

Barraskewda's earliest printing was a Rare in Rebel Clash illustrated by Kouki Saitou, followed by printings in Vivid Voltage and the Shining Fates Shiny Vault. Fusion Strike added an Uncommon version illustrated by Hideki Ishikawa, and Destined Rivals brought a new Uncommon Barraskewda in the Scarlet & Violet era.

Cards to know

• Barraskewda (Rebel Clash #53)

  Barraskewda's earliest card, a Rare from Rebel Clash illustrated by Kouki Saitou.

• Barraskewda (Vivid Voltage #42)

  A Rare Barraskewda from Vivid Voltage, illustrated by Akira Komayama.

• Barraskewda (Shining Fates Shiny Vault #SV032)

  A Shiny rare Barraskewda from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault, illustrated by Misa Tsutsui.

• Barraskewda (Destined Rivals #063)

  An Uncommon Barraskewda from Destined Rivals, illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto.