Sticky Barb in Pokémon Sword & Shield
An item from the Other Items pocket in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Item details
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Flavor Text
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It damages the holder every turn and may latch on to Pokémon that touch the holder.
Short Effect
Damages the holder each turn and can transfer after contact.
Effect
Damages the holder by 1/8 of its maximum HP at the end of each turn. When it is hit by an eligible contact move from a Pokémon holding no item, it can transfer to that attacker. Contact does not itself inflict the extra 1/8 damage claimed by the old text.
Where to Find
Location details
Dug up by the Digging Duo in Bridge Field. You can also lift one off wild Ferroseed and Ferrothorn with Thief.
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