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Barbaracle

RockWater
M-B Standard/Form Gen 6

Use this page like a quick team check: read the role, check what attacks scare it, then search its moves by type and category.

Forms

Switch Barbaracle form

2 related forms
Stats, matchups, abilities, and moves
Main jobFlexible pick

Barbaracle reads as a physical attacker from its current stats.

Speed readSlow

Usually wants Trick Room, protection, or bulky support.

Watch outElectric 2x, Grass 4x, Fighting 2x

These are type-only multipliers. The ability notes below show when the result changes.

Stats

Battle Stats

Read the left number as the base stat. Read the right number as a simple level 50 game preview.

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HP
Base 72 Game 147 +75
Atk
Base 105 Game 125 +20
Def
Base 115 Game 135 +20
Sp.Atk
Base 54 Game 74 +20
Sp.Def
Base 86 Game 106 +20
Speed
Base 68 Game 88 +20
How to read this

If a game screen number is higher than the base stat, it usually comes from level calculation, Stat Alignment, and Stat Points. Use base stats for comparison, and game preview for battle feel.

Type Check

What scares Barbaracle?

Start with the type multiplier, then check the ability. A selected ability can reduce, cancel, or increase the final damage.

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Weak to
Electric2xGrass4xFighting2xGround2x
Resists
Normal0.5xFire0.25xIce0.5xPoison0.5xFlying0.5x
Immune to
None

Abilities / Passives

Punish / protect

Tough Claws

Powers up moves that make direct contact.

This passive makes attacking or disrupting the Pokemon more dangerous.
Passive effect

Sniper

If the Pokémon's attack lands a critical hit, the attack is powered up even further.

This is always-on help. Check when it activates before building around it.
Punish / protect

Pickpocket

The Pokémon steals the held item from attackers that made direct contact with it.

This passive makes attacking or disrupting the Pokemon more dangerous.
Moves

Search Barbaracle's Moves

Search and filters check every move first, then show 15 results per page with type and category icons.

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Data Source

Base stats, abilities, and move names are generated from Pokemon Champions data sources. Regulation and meta pages should be reviewed separately before ranked recommendations.

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