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Barbaracle
Collective Pokémon
When they evolve, two Binacle multiply into seven. They fight with the power of seven Binacle.
Abilities: Tough Claws, Sniper, Pickpocket
Format
Season
Barbaracle best build
Doubles · CurrentThe most popular Barbaracle build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Rock Slide, Protect, Close Combat, and Shell Smash holding Barbaracite with an Adamant nature.
Rock Slide77.7%
RockPhysical75 Pow10 PP
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
Protect70.0%
NormalStatus— Pow10 PP
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
Close Combat65.9%
FightingPhysical120 Pow5 PP
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
Shell Smash57.9%
NormalStatus— Pow15 PP
Raises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
Item67.5%
Barbaracite
Allows Barbaracle to Mega Evolve during battle.
Nature68.3%
Adamant
+Atk -SpA
Ability74.6%
Tough Claws
Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Rock Slide77.7%
- 2Protect70.0%
- 3Close Combat65.9%
- 4Shell Smash57.9%
- 5Liquidation35.2%
- 6Aqua Cutter11.9%
- 7Cross Chop10.8%
- 8Stone Edge10.0%
Held items
- 1Barbaracite67.5%
- 2Focus Sash6.9%
- 3Scope Lens6.3%
- 4White Herb4.7%
- 5Life Orb4.1%
- 6Hard Stone3.7%
- 7Metronome2.2%
- 8Sitrus Berry0.9%
Natures
- 1Adamant68.3%
- 2Jolly13.0%
- 3Impish6.2%
- 4Brave5.7%
Abilities
- 1Tough Claws74.6%
- 2Sniper23.8%
- 3Pickpocket1.6%
Full movepool
Common teammates
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best moveset for Barbaracle in Pokémon Champions?
- The most popular moveset for Barbaracle in Doubles (Current) includes Rock Slide, Protect, Close Combat, Shell Smash.
- What is the best nature for Barbaracle in Pokémon Champions?
- Adamant is the most commonly used nature for Barbaracle in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
- What is the best held item for Barbaracle in Pokémon Champions?
- Barbaracite is the most popular held item for Barbaracle in Doubles (Current).
- What is the best ability for Barbaracle in Pokémon Champions?
- Tough Claws is the most commonly used ability for Barbaracle in Doubles (Current).
- What are the best teammates for Barbaracle in Pokémon Champions?
- Barbaracle's most common teammates in current data are Sinistcha, Incineroar, and Whimsicott.
