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Iron Barbs

Iron Barbs

Ability used by 2 Black 2 and White 2 Pokémon.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this ability.

Flavor Text

Inflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact.

Short Effect

Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

Effect

Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user takes 1/8 of its maximum HP in damage. This ability functions identically to Rough Skin.

Pokémon

Pokémon that can have this ability in this game.

Ferroseed

#175 Slot 1

GrassSteel

Ferrothorn

#176 Slot 1

GrassSteel

Sand Force

Zen Mode

Iron Barbs

Black 2 and White 2 ability

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