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No. 0689 · Generation VI · Kalos

Barbaracle

The Collective Pokémon

TL;DR. Barbaracle is a rock/water-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 500. When they evolve, two Binacle multiply into seven. They fight with the power of seven Binacle.

Rock Water

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

Height1.3 m

Weight96.0 kg

AbilitiesTough Claws, Sniper

HiddenPickpocket

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 72

Attack 105

Defense 115

Sp. Attack 54

Sp. Defense 86

Speed 68

Total500

500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 54th among Rock-types.

115 base Defense, Barbaracle's strongest stat, ranking 31st of 217 Rock-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Barbaracle in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Barbaracle reaches 2,675 CP at level 40 and 3,061 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack194

GO Defense205

GO Stamina176

Max CP (L40)2,675

Max CP (L50)3,025

Best buddy (L51)3,061

Raid catch CP 1,455–1,528 (L20). Weather boosted 1,820–1,911 (L25).

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Competitive

Barbaracle in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Barbaracle across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #274 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #274 82.9 score

Ultra League #256 81.5 score

Master League #277 56.3 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Barbaracle.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Barbaracle, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Barbaracle?

Barbaracle is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Barbaracle weak to?

Barbaracle takes 4× damage from Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Electric, Fighting, Ground.

What is Barbaracle resistant to?

Barbaracle resists Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying, Fire. It has no full immunities.

How does Barbaracle evolve?

Barbaracle evolves from Binacle (Level 39). Barbaracle evolves into Mega Barbaracle (Mega Evolve with Barbaracleite (battle-only)).

What generation is Barbaracle from?

Barbaracle was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0689.

What are Barbaracle's base stats?

Barbaracle has HP 72, Attack 105, Defense 115, Special Attack 54, Special Defense 86, and Speed 68. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Barbaracle's abilities?

Barbaracle can have the abilities Tough Claws, Sniper, plus the Hidden Ability Pickpocket.

Is Barbaracle legendary or mythical?

No. Barbaracle is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Barbaracle's best stat?

Barbaracle's highest base stat is Defense at 115, which ranks 31st of 217 Rock-type Pokémon.

Is Barbaracle good?

Barbaracle has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 54th among Rock-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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