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Barbaracle is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Grass and 2× weak to Fighting, Ground and Electric, with a base stat total of 500. In Pokémon Champions it’s #225 on the Doubles ladder and #157 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 1.3 m 4′03″
- Weight
- 96 kg 211.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 500 Higher than 70% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VI X & Y
Barbaracite · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Mega Barbaracle is the Rock/Fighting-type Mega Evolution of Barbaracle, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass, Psychic and Fairy, with a base stat total of 600. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 0.1% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).
- Height
- 2.2 m 7′03″
- Weight
- 100 kg 220.5 lbs
- Base stat total
- 600 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Legends: Z-A
Having an eye on each palm allows it to keep watch in all directions. In a pinch, its limbs start to act on their own to ensure the enemy’s defeat.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: None.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Colors show what this Pokémon takes
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Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
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Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 5 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 68); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Barbaracle outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 88); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Mega Barbaracle outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
- Tough Claws
This Pokémon's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
Tough Claws boosts 24 contact moves it learns in Pokémon Champions.
Other Pokémon with Tough Claws 8
- Sniper
If this Pokémon strikes with a critical hit, the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
- Pickpocket, hidden ability Hidden ability
If this Pokémon has no item and is hit by a contact move, it steals the attacker's item.
- Tough Claws
This Pokémon's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
Tough Claws boosts 24 contact moves it learns in Pokémon Champions.
Other Pokémon with Tough Claws 8
Competitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#225 of 262 used
Barbaracite (69.0%) · Tough Claws (78.9%) · Adamant (61.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (28.2%)
Singles
#157 of 262 used
Barbaracite (85.4%) · Tough Claws (88.9%) · Adamant (62.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (25.2%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | – |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | – |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | <0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | <0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | <0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | <0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Mega Barbaracle: 0.1%0.1%–0.1% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →
0.1% of teams · rank #265 · Singles · about 361 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #249 · Singles · about 140 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
White Herb- Ability
- Tough Claws
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Shell Smash, Status
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%
- Aqua Cutter, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
Sitrus Berry- Ability
- Tough Claws
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpD
- Shell Smash, Status
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.1%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
Moves
- Shell Smash, Status60.4%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%55.9%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%45.9%
- Aqua Cutter, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%37.7%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%36.9%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%32.5%
- Stealth Rock, Status22.2%
- Bulk Up, Status18.5%
Items
- White Herb27.7%
- Sitrus Berry21.4%
Focus Sash19.5%
Scope Lens12.4%
Air Balloon6.1%
Life Orb3.4%
Abilities
- Tough Claws83.4%
- Sniper11.6%
- Pickpocket, hidden ability5.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe36.4%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 SpD25.9%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe10.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD5.3%
These 4 cover 78.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
Corviknight38.8%
Aegislash32.7%
Golisopod-Mega28.5%
Mamoswine25.6%
Machamp25.6%
Staraptor-Mega12.9%
Moves
- Shell Smash, Status60.4%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%53.3%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%52.6%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%38.6%
- Aqua Cutter, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%34.4%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%30.9%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%23.4%
- Night Slash, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%23.2%
Items
- Sitrus Berry26.1%
- White Herb25.2%
- Focus Sash19.3%
- Scope Lens14.1%
- Air Balloon10.0%
Mental Herb1.2%
Abilities
- Tough Claws83.9%
- Sniper13.4%
- Pickpocket, hidden ability2.7%
Stat Points
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 SpD28.3%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe23.9%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe21.6%
- Adamant 3 HP / 32 Atk / 31 Spe6.4%
These 4 cover 80.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Corviknight45.8%
- Aegislash31.1%
- Golisopod-Mega29.5%
- Mamoswine28.1%
- Machamp28.1%
Polteageist16.7%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | – |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | – |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20260.4% of teams · rank #164 · Singles · about 1,308 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.4% of teams · rank #144 · Singles · about 783 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #151 · Singles · about 130 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #152 · Singles · about 6 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 6 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Most common build
- Item
- Barbaracite
- Ability
- Tough Claws
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Shell Smash, Status
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Barbaracite
- Ability
- Tough Claws
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Shell Smash, Status
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Barbaracite
- Ability
- Tough Claws
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Shell Smash, Status
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.4%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%94.8%
- Shell Smash, Status91.3%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%48.6%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%38.4%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%30.3%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%29.3%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%13.8%
- Night Slash, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%9.6%
Items
- Barbaracite100.0%
Abilities
- Tough Claws100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe54.2%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe21.3%
- Careful 4 HP / 10 Atk / 16 Def / 32 SpD / 4 Spe3.5%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 32 Spe2.1%
These 4 cover 81.1% of its sets.
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%98.5%
- Shell Smash, Status97.8%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%52.3%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%39.2%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%33.4%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%33.0%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%11.8%
- Shadow Claw, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%9.3%
Items
- Barbaracite100.0%
Abilities
- Tough Claws100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe62.3%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe16.0%
- Adamant 32 HP / 10 Atk / 5 Def / 7 SpD / 12 Spe3.1%
- Jolly 8 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 25 Spe3.0%
These 4 cover 84.4% of its sets.
Moves
- Shell Smash, Status98.5%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%97.1%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%76.4%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%68.8%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%14.7%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%10.1%
- Shadow Claw, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%9.4%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%5.6%
Items
- Barbaracite100.0%
Abilities
- Tough Claws100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe50.0%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe18.7%
- Jolly 8 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 25 Spe8.3%
- Jolly 9 HP / 32 Atk / 25 Spe4.0%
These 4 cover 81.0% of its sets.
0.2% of teams · rank #205 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 330 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #209 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 161 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #178 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 22 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 22 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
0.1% of teams · rank #182 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 1 team behind these numbers.Few players at this level: 625–764 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Barbaracite
- Ability
- Tough Claws
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Shell Smash, Status
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Barbaracite
- Ability
- Tough Claws
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Shell Smash, Status
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Barbaracite
- Ability
- Tough Claws
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 10 HP / 32 Atk / 24 Spe
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Shell Smash, Status
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.2%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.2%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting) thin0.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%97.6%
- Shell Smash, Status92.2%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%34.8%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%30.5%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%28.6%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%25.9%
- Protect, Status18.3%
- X-Scissor, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%18.3%
Items
- Barbaracite100.0%
Abilities
- Tough Claws100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe38.3%
- Adamant 9 HP / 32 Atk / 4 Def / 6 SpD / 15 Spe13.7%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe12.7%
- Adamant 15 HP / 32 Atk / 19 Spe10.8%
These 4 cover 75.5% of its sets.
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%97.7%
- Shell Smash, Status92.3%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%43.8%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%31.7%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%27.9%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%25.5%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%19.4%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%14.1%
Items
- Barbaracite100.0%
Abilities
- Tough Claws100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe44.6%
- Jolly 10 HP / 32 Atk / 24 Spe14.6%
- Adamant 15 HP / 32 Atk / 19 Spe10.5%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe6.1%
These 4 cover 75.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
Armarouge26.6%
Indeedee25.0%
Zoroark-Hisui23.8%
Audino23.8%
Hatterene23.8%
Aggron-Mega23.8%
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%100.0%
- Shell Smash, Status96.3%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%94.1%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%74.4%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%11.4%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%10.1%
- X-Scissor, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%7.8%
- Dragon Claw, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%3.7%
Items
- Barbaracite100.0%
Abilities
- Tough Claws100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 10 HP / 32 Atk / 24 Spe68.7%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe23.2%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe3.7%
- Adamant 9 HP / 32 Atk / 4 Def / 6 SpD / 15 Spe2.0%
These 4 cover 97.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
Hippowdon71.8%- Armarouge68.7%
- Indeedee68.7%
Salamence-Mega64.8%
Primarina63.5%- Zoroark-Hisui16.8%
0.1% of teams · rank #272 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 2,586 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #254 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 950 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
0.1% of teams · rank #225 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 7 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 7 teams behind these numbers.
Most common build
- Item
- Barbaracite
- Ability
- Tough Claws
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Protect, Status
- Shell Smash, Status
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Barbaracite
- Ability
- Tough Claws
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%
- Protect, Status
- Shell Smash, Status
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Barbaracite
- Ability
- Tough Claws
- Stat Alignment
- Brave
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Protect, Status
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.1%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%84.6%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%84.5%
- Protect, Status74.2%
- Shell Smash, Status69.6%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%19.4%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%9.2%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%6.8%
- Aqua Cutter, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%5.5%
Items
- Barbaracite100.0%
Abilities
- Tough Claws100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe37.7%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe12.3%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD4.9%
- Adamant 9 HP / 32 Atk / 4 Def / 6 SpD / 15 Spe2.9%
These 4 cover 57.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
Indeedee-F25.9%
Rillaboom24.0%
Incineroar16.9%
Gholdengo13.0%
Sinistcha12.6%
Sneasler11.7%
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%92.1%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%89.0%
- Protect, Status82.6%
- Shell Smash, Status79.6%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%11.9%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%7.7%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%5.6%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%3.3%
Items
- Barbaracite100.0%
Abilities
- Tough Claws100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe37.4%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe13.0%
- Adamant 30 HP / 32 Atk / 4 Spe4.9%
- Adamant 9 HP / 32 Atk / 4 Def / 6 SpD / 15 Spe3.9%
These 4 cover 59.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Indeedee-F32.4%
- Rillaboom30.5%
- Incineroar22.3%
- Gholdengo20.1%
- Sinistcha14.9%
- Sneasler13.1%
Moves
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%98.7%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%97.9%
- Protect, Status92.7%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%59.5%
- Shell Smash, Status25.6%
- Liquidation, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%13.9%
- Night Slash, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%3.5%
- Taunt, Status, accuracy 100%1.9%
Items
- Barbaracite100.0%
Abilities
- Tough Claws100.0%
Stat Points
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def63.7%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe10.0%
- Adamant 8 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 25 Spe6.8%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.9%
These 4 cover 86.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Indeedee-F72.7%
Maushold66.3%- Armarouge63.8%
Farigiraf63.7%
Annihilape62.4%- Sneasler14.1%
Evolution
#0688BinacleRockWater- Level 39
#0689BarbaracleRockWater- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Barbaracite
#0689Mega BarbaracleRockFighting
- #0688BinacleRockWater
- Level 39#0689BarbaracleRockWater
- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Barbaracite#0689Mega BarbaracleRockFighting
Moves
Level up 15
| 1 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ScratchNo additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Skull BashRaises user's Defense by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2. | Normal | Physical | 130 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Water | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 12 | Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160. | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 16 | Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 20 | Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva). | Rock | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 24 | Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 28 | SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1. | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 36 | Razor Shell50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| 42 | Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 48 | Cross ChopHigh critical hit ratio. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| 54 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 59
| TM08 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM09 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM15 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM16 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| TM19 | SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status. | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM22 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM23 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM24 | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM27 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM31 | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM33 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM36 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM37 | Beat UpAll healthy allies aid in damaging the target. | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM39 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM41 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM43 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM45 | DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM53 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM54 | Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Rock | Physical | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| TM57 | PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target. | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM59 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio. | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM76 | RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn. | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM81 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM83 | Razor Shell50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| TM94 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| TM97 | Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TR00 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR04 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR05 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR06 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TR07 | Low KickMore power the heavier the target. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR10 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TR20 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR22 | Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR26 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR35 | UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR37 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR39 | SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TR45 | Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1. | Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| TR46 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TR47 | Dragon ClawNo additional effect. | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR48 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR57 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TR60 | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR64 | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TR67 | Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR75 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TR76 | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR77 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR78 | Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon. | Poison | Special | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| TR84 | Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR98 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 |
Tutor 1
| Tutor | Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2. | Rock | Special | 120 | 90% | 10 |
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No moves match those filters.
Biology
When they evolve, two Binacle multiply into seven. Barbaracle gains a bipedal form and a head in the shape of a fist.
Forms
Mega Barbaracle
It gains substantially more arms and becomes more visually intimidating.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, JapanBarbaracle: #430 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
No Pokédex entries for Mega Barbaracle in our data. Barbaracle’s entries are on its page.
Names around the world
- English
- Barbaracle
- Japanese
- ガメノデス
- Japanese (romaji)
- Gamenodes
- Korean
- 거북손데스
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 龜足巨鎧
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 龟足巨铠
- French
- Golgopathe
- German
- Thanathora
- Spanish
- Barbaracle
- Italian
- Barbaracle
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 2 Atk
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Water 3
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Binacle: Level 39.
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
- Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
- Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Shield 10 areas
- Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 10 areas
- Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Y 1 area
- Friend Safari (Rock)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
- Friend Safari (Rock)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Mega Evolves in battle from Barbaracle holding Barbaracite.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Volcanion and 
Magearna. Only the winner's vote count was published.