What is the best moveset for Mega Barbaracle in Pokémon Champions?

The most popular moveset for Mega Barbaracle in Doubles (Current) includes Rock Slide, Protect, Close Combat, Shell Smash.

What nature should Mega Barbaracle use?

Adamant is the most commonly used nature for Mega Barbaracle in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.

What held item does Mega Barbaracle run?

Barbaracite is the most popular held item for Mega Barbaracle in Doubles (Current).

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Mega Barbaracle

Collective Pokémon

When they evolve, two Binacle multiply into seven. They fight with the power of seven Binacle.

Abilities: Tough Claws

Other forms:Barbaracle

Format

Recommended build

Doubles · Current

The most popular Mega Barbaracle build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Rock Slide, Protect, Close Combat, and Shell Smash holding Barbaracite with an Adamant nature.

Rock Slide87.8%

RockPhysical75 Pow10 PP

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

Protect83.8%

NormalStatus— Pow10 PP

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

Close Combat83.3%

FightingPhysical120 Pow5 PP

Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

Shell Smash46.9%

NormalStatus— Pow15 PP

Raises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.

Item89.7%

Barbaracite

Allows Barbaracle to Mega Evolve during battle.

Nature55.2%

Adamant

+Atk -SpA

Ability87.5%

Tough Claws

Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.

Competitive usage

Top moves

1Rock Slide87.8%
2Protect83.8%
3Close Combat83.3%
4Shell Smash46.9%
5Liquidation44.3%
6Poison Jab13.9%
7Brick Break5.9%
8Night Slash4.0%

Held items

1Barbaracite89.7%
2Focus Sash1.9%
3White Herb1.6%
4Scope Lens1.4%
5Life Orb1.0%
6Expert Belt0.6%
7Mystic Water0.6%
8Sitrus Berry0.5%

Teammates

1Whimsicott
2Basculegion Male
3Kingambit
4Garchomp
5Sinistcha
6Incineroar
7Froslass
8Farigiraf

Natures

1Adamant55.2%
2Jolly32.9%
3Brave6.7%
4Impish1.4%
5Relaxed0.9%
6Serious0.5%
7Naive0.5%
8Careful0.5%

Abilities

1Tough Claws87.5%
2Sniper10.5%
3Pickpocket1.9%

Frequently asked questions

What is the best moveset for Mega Barbaracle in Pokémon Champions?: The most popular moveset for Mega Barbaracle in Doubles (Current) includes Rock Slide, Protect, Close Combat, Shell Smash.
What nature should Mega Barbaracle use?: Adamant is the most commonly used nature for Mega Barbaracle in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
What held item does Mega Barbaracle run?: Barbaracite is the most popular held item for Mega Barbaracle in Doubles (Current).