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Barbaracle

#235 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Collective Pokémon

Sword

Seven Binacle come together to form one Barbaracle. The Binacle that serves as the head gives orders to those serving as the limbs.

Shield

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.

Pokédexes

Galar #235

Egg Group

Water 3

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

175
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Binacle

Binacle

#234

Level 39

Barbaracle

Barbaracle

#235

Binacle

Skrelp

Barbaracle normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Barbaracle sprite

Shiny

Barbaracle

Collective Pokémon

#235
RockWater

Height

1.3 m

Weight

96 kg

Base XP

175

Abilities

Tough ClawsSniperPickpocket

HP

72

Attack

105

Defense

115

Sp. Atk

54

Sp. Def

86

Speed

68

Total

500

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Grass

Takes 2× from

ElectricFightingGround

Resistances

Takes 0.25× from

Fire

Takes 0.5× from

NormalIcePoisonFlying
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartWithdrawWaterStatus--40

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.

StartSkull BashNormalPhysical13010010

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

StartMud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

12Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

16Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

20Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

24Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

28SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

32Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

36Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

42Shell SmashNormalStatus--15

The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

48Cross ChopFightingPhysical100805

The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.

54Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM37Beat UpDarkPhysical-10010

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM54Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM83Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM94False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TR07Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR22Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR35UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

TR37TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TR39SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

TR45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR47Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015

The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.

TR48Bulk UpFightingStatus--20

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TR60X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TR64Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR75Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR77Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR78Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR98LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Class
Description
Meteor BeamRockSpecial1209010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.

Tough Claws

Ability Slot 1

Powers up moves that make direct contact.

Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.

Sniper

Ability Slot 2

Powers up moves if they become critical hits when attacking.

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Pickpocket

Hidden Ability

Steals an item from an attacker that made direct contact.

Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

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Barbaracle

Barbaracle

#235 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Collective Pokémon

Sword

Seven Binacle come together to form one Barbaracle. The Binacle that serves as the head gives orders to those serving as the limbs.

Shield

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.

Pokédexes

Galar #235

Egg Group

Water 3

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

175
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Binacle

Binacle

#234

Level 39

Barbaracle

Barbaracle

#235

Binacle

Skrelp

Barbaracle normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Barbaracle sprite

Shiny

Barbaracle

Collective Pokémon

#235
RockWater

Height

1.3 m

Weight

96 kg

Base XP

175

Abilities

Tough ClawsSniperPickpocket

HP

72

Attack

105

Defense

115

Sp. Atk

54

Sp. Def

86

Speed

68

Total

500

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Grass

Takes 2× from

ElectricFightingGround

Resistances

Takes 0.25× from

Fire

Takes 0.5× from

NormalIcePoisonFlying
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartWithdrawWaterStatus--40

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.

StartSkull BashNormalPhysical13010010

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

StartMud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

12Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

16Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

20Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

24Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

28SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

32Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

36Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

42Shell SmashNormalStatus--15

The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

48Cross ChopFightingPhysical100805

The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.

54Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM37Beat UpDarkPhysical-10010

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM54Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM83Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM94False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TR07Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR22Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR35UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

TR37TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TR39SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

TR45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR47Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015

The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.

TR48Bulk UpFightingStatus--20

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TR60X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TR64Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR75Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR77Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR78Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR98LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Class
Description
Meteor BeamRockSpecial1209010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.

Tough Claws

Ability Slot 1

Powers up moves that make direct contact.

Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.

Sniper

Ability Slot 2

Powers up moves if they become critical hits when attacking.

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Pickpocket

Hidden Ability

Steals an item from an attacker that made direct contact.

Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

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