Barraskewda [Reverse Holo] - Pokemon Fusion Strike #83
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Barraskewda [Reverse Holo]
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Barraskewda [Reverse Holo] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Barraskewda appears in Fusion Strike as card 83/264, and the official set checklist confirms it was printed as an Uncommon with a reverse holo variant that gives this otherwise lean attacker an extra binder appeal.
Set Lore
Fusion Strike was released on November 12, 2021 and introduced the Fusion Strike battle style, making this Barraskewda part of one of the Sword & Shield era’s biggest and most strategy-defining expansions.
In-Game
This card’s flavor text comes straight from Barraskewda’s Pokémon Shield Pokédex entry, which describes it blasting past 100 knots before skewering prey—a perfect match for a one-Energy attack named Pierce.
Cultural Impact
Barraskewda’s design is rooted in predatory fish like barracudas and pike, but Bulbapedia also notes spear, torpedo, and even Anglo-Saxon fish-brooch influences, giving the Pokémon a distinctly sharp and almost weaponized identity that collectors remember.
Artist
The artwork is by Hideki Ishikawa, a longtime Pokémon TCG illustrator whose Bulbapedia profile also credits work on Pokémon Duel and notes creative ties outside Pokémon to series like Disgaea and Mega Man, adding extra crossover interest for art-focused collectors.