689: Barbaracle

Essentials

Barbaracle

Collective Pokémon

Abilities

Tough Claws: Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.
Sniper: Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Hidden Ability

Pickpocket: Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 689
Coastal Kalos: 22
Galar: 235

Names

Japanese: ガメノデス (gamenodesu)
: ガメノデス
Korean: 거북손데스
Chinese: 龜足巨鎧
: 龟足巨铠
French: Golgopathe
German: Thanathora
Spanish: Barbaracle
Italian: Barbaracle

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Water 3

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

175

Effort points

2 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Binacle	Barbaracle Level up, starting at level 39

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	72	60.7	317	348
Attack	105	79.6	278	309
Defense	115	89.9	298	329
Special Attack	54	31.4	176	207
Special Defense	86	71.7	240	271
Speed	68	50.7	204	235
Total	500	69.9

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Seven Binacle come together to form one Barbaracle. The Binacle that serves as the head gives orders to those serving as the limbs.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Collective Pokémon
Color: Brown
Cry
Shape: Polycephalic

Height

4'3.2"
1.3 m

Weight

960

211.6 lb
96.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

Rock and Water moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Barbaracle's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
			—	Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
—	—			Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
—	—	—		Shell Smash			15	—	—		Raises user's Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—		Sand Attack			15	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
			—	Withdraw			40	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
4	4	—	—	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			12	Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
		4		Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
7	7	7		Withdraw			40	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
10	10	10	16	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
			20	Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
13	13	13		Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
18	18	18		Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
20	20	20		Clamp			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
24	24	24	24	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
			28	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
28	28	28		Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
32	32	32	32	Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
37	37	37		Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
44	44	44		Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
48	48	48	36	Razor Shell			10	75	95%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			42	Shell Smash			15	—	—		Raises user's Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
55	55	55	48	Cross Chop			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
60	60	60	54	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
65	65	65		Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Binacle but not Barbaracle
				Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
				Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				Sand Attack			15	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
				Switcheroo			10	—	100%		User and target swap items.
				Tickle			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage.
				Water Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Fire-type damage.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Move reminder: Can be taught at any time by the Move Reminder
		•	•	Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
•	•	•		Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				Dual Chop			15	40	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
				Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
				Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
				Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
				Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
				Laser Focus			30	—	—		Guarantees a critical hit with the user's next move.
				Liquidation			10	85	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
				Meteor Beam			10	120	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
				Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
				Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
			08	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			09	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			15	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
			16	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
01	01			Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
02	02	02		Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
06	06	06		Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08	08	08		Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
10	10	10		Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
12	12	12		Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
13	13	13		Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14		Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15		Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17		Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18		Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
20	20	20	19	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
			21	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
			22	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			23	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
			24	Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			25	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
			27	Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			31	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
			32	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
			33	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
			36	Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
			37	Beat Up			10	*	100%		Hits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.
			39	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
			41	Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
21	21	21		Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	23		Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
26	26	26		Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27		Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	31	43	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
			45	Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
32	32	32		Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
34	34	34		Sludge Wave			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to poison the target.
36	36	36		Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
37	37	37		Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
39	39	39	48	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			53	Mud Shot			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			54	Rock Blast			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
			57	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
			58	Assurance			10	60	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.
40	40	40		Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
41	41	41		Torment			15	—	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
42	42	42		Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
44	44	44		Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45		Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46		Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
48	48	48		Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
52	52	52		Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
54	54	54		False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
55	55	55		Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
56	56	56	59	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
		59		Brutal Swing			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
63	63	63		Embargo			15	—	100%		Target cannot use held items.
65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
			76	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
66	66	66		Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
68	68	68		Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
69	69	69		Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
71	71	71		Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
75	75	75		Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
78	78	78	81	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			83	Razor Shell			10	75	95%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			94	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
			97	Brutal Swing			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			R00	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
80	80	80		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
81	81	81		X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
83	83	83		Infestation			20	20	100%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
84	84	84		Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
86	86	86		Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	87		Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
88	88	88		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90		Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
		94	R04	Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
			R05	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
			R06	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
			R07	Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
			R10	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
			R20	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
			R22	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
			R26	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			R27	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			R35	Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
			R37	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
			R39	Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
			R45	Muddy Water			10	90	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
			R46	Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
			R47	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			R48	Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
			R57	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
			R60	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			R64	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
			R67	Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
			R75	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
			R76	Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
			R77	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
			R78	Sludge Wave			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to poison the target.
			R84	Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
			R98	Liquidation			10	85	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
94				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
96	96	96		Nature Power			20	—	—		Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
98	98			Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
100	100	100		Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1			Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H3	H3			Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4			Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.