Barbaracle (#0689) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP72132–179254–348

Atk10599–172193–339

Def115108–183211–361

SpA5453–116101–227

SpD8681–151159–298

Spe6865–132126–258

Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 68). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+132Max120No SP88Min79Scarf198Tailwind264

At max Speed, Barbaracle outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass4×Electric2×Fighting2×Ground2×

Resists

Fire¼×Flying½×Ice½×Normal½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

RockBugGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Tough Claws
Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.
Sniper
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
PickpocketHidden ability
Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#225 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Barbaracite (69%) · Tough Claws (78.9%) · Adamant (61.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (28.2%)

Moves Rock Slide, Protect, Close Combat, Shell Smash

Singles

#157 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Barbaracite (85.4%) · Tough Claws (88.9%) · Adamant (62.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (25.2%)

Moves Shell Smash, Close Combat, Rock Blast, Shadow Claw

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

0.25% of teams · rank #151 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Barbaracite
Ability: Tough Claws
Stat Alignment: Adamant
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe

Shell Smash
Close Combat
Stone Edge
Earthquake

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.45%
Rated 1500+0.43%
Rated 1630+0.25%
Rated 1760+0.1%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.25%

Moves

Shell Smash98.5%
Close Combat97.1%
Stone Edge76.4%
Earthquake68.8%
Liquidation14.7%
Poison Jab10.1%
Shadow Claw9.4%
Rock Slide5.6%
Night Slash5.3%
Rock Blast5%

Items

Barbaracite100%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe50%
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%
Adamant 30 HP / 32 Atk / 4 Spe2.9%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0688BinacleRockWater
1. Level 39#0689BarbaracleRockWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Skull BashRaises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.NormalPhys130100%10

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

1WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

12Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

16Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

20Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

24Rock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20

28SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

32Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

36Razor ShellHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys7595%10

42Shell SmashRaises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——15

48Cross ChopHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FightingPhys10080%5

54Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM / HM / TR 59

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM27Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM36WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM37Beat UpHits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.DarkPhys—100%10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM41Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM45DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM53Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM54Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM83Razor ShellHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys7595%10

TM94False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR05Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TR06BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TR07Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR45Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR47Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TR48Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TR57Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR60X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TR67Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TR76Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR78Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TR84ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15

TR98LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

Tutor 1

TutorMeteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Collective Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Coastal Kalos#022Galar#235Lumiose#035

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.
Shield
Seven Binacle come together to form one Barbaracle. The Binacle that serves as the head gives orders to those serving as the limbs.
Sword
Barbaracle’s legs and hands have minds of their own, and they will move independently. But they usually follow the head’s orders.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
When they evolve, two Binacle multiply into seven. They fight with the power of seven Binacle.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 175
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

Shield: 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 Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

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