Barbaracle
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.
When they evolve, two Binacle multiply into seven. They fight with the power of seven Binacle.
Stat spread.
Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Binacle family appeared on May 12, 2022.
- Binacle
- Barbaracle by encounter
Barbaracle in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Barbaracle across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #454 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Barbaracle as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Barbaracle is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Barbaracle vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 217 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Barbaracle | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 72 | 70 | +2 |
| Attack | 105 | 77 | +28 |
| Defense | 115 | 81 | +34 |
| Special Attack | 54 | 67 | -13 |
| Special Defense | 86 | 70 | +16 |
| Speed | 68 | 62 | +6 |
| Total | 500 | 427 | +73 |
Barbaracle appears in 8 games.
Every mainline release where Barbaracle is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Barbaracle.
Every main-series game Barbaracle is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildBleu District: Wild Zone 16 (night)
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Rock-type & Water-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 9, Dusty Bowl
- RaidRolling Fields, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidLoop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildUltra Space Wilds (Water World)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Rock) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveBinacle (Level 39)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-B and M-C. Mega Barbaracle: Regulation M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Barbaracle appears in 6 episodes.
From XY052 (2014-12-11) through HZ031 (2023-12-01).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Barbaracle partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Barbaracle partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Barbaracle in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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