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Binacle

#688 in the X and Y Pokédex • Two-Handed Pokémon

Pokémon X

Two Binacle live together on one rock. When they fight, one of them will move to a different rock.

Pokémon Y

They stretch and then contract, yanking their rocks along with them in bold hops. They eat seaweed that washes up on the shoreline.

Pokédexes

Coastal Kalos #21

Egg Group

Water 3

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

120

Base Experience

61
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Binacle

Binacle

#688

Level 39

Barbaracle

Barbaracle

#689

Pokémon X

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ambrette Town

Smashing rocks1830%

-

Ambrette Town

Smashing rocks204%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Smashing rocks1830%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Smashing rocks204%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Smashing rocks2330%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Smashing rocks254%

-

Azure Bay

Smashing rocks2330%

-

Azure Bay

Smashing rocks254%

-

Pokémon Y

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ambrette Town

Smashing rocks1330%

-

Ambrette Town

Smashing rocks154%

-

Cyllage City

Smashing rocks1330%

-

Cyllage City

Smashing rocks154%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Smashing rocks1330%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Smashing rocks154%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Smashing rocks2330%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Smashing rocks254%

-

Azure Bay

Smashing rocks2330%

-

Azure Bay

Smashing rocks254%

-

Malamar

Barbaracle

Binacle normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Binacle sprite

Shiny

Binacle

Two-Handed Pokémon

#688
RockWater

Height

0.5 m

Weight

31 kg

Base XP

61

Abilities

Tough ClawsSniperPickpocket

HP

42

Attack

52

Defense

67

Sp. Atk

39

Sp. Def

56

Speed

50

Total

306

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.

StartSand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

StartShell SmashNormalStatus--15

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

4Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

7WithdrawWaterStatus--40

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

10Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

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

13SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

18Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

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

20ClampWaterPhysical358515

The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.

24Rock PolishRockStatus--20

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

28Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

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

32Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

37Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

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

41Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

45Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

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

49Cross ChopFightingPhysical100805

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

Class
Description
Helping HandNormalStatus--20

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus-10010

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

TickleNormalStatus-10020

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Water SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

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

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

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

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

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

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM63EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

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

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

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

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TM83InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus--20

An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM98Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical4010020

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

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.

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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X/Y / Pokédex

Binacle

Binacle

#688 in the X and Y Pokédex • Two-Handed Pokémon

Pokémon X

Two Binacle live together on one rock. When they fight, one of them will move to a different rock.

Pokémon Y

They stretch and then contract, yanking their rocks along with them in bold hops. They eat seaweed that washes up on the shoreline.

Pokédexes

Coastal Kalos #21

Egg Group

Water 3

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

120

Base Experience

61
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Binacle

Binacle

#688

Level 39

Barbaracle

Barbaracle

#689

Pokémon X

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ambrette Town

Smashing rocks1830%

-

Ambrette Town

Smashing rocks204%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Smashing rocks1830%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Smashing rocks204%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Smashing rocks2330%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Smashing rocks254%

-

Azure Bay

Smashing rocks2330%

-

Azure Bay

Smashing rocks254%

-

Pokémon Y

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ambrette Town

Smashing rocks1330%

-

Ambrette Town

Smashing rocks154%

-

Cyllage City

Smashing rocks1330%

-

Cyllage City

Smashing rocks154%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Smashing rocks1330%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Smashing rocks154%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Smashing rocks2330%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Smashing rocks254%

-

Azure Bay

Smashing rocks2330%

-

Azure Bay

Smashing rocks254%

-

Malamar

Barbaracle

Binacle normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Binacle sprite

Shiny

Binacle

Two-Handed Pokémon

#688
RockWater

Height

0.5 m

Weight

31 kg

Base XP

61

Abilities

Tough ClawsSniperPickpocket

HP

42

Attack

52

Defense

67

Sp. Atk

39

Sp. Def

56

Speed

50

Total

306

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.

StartSand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

StartShell SmashNormalStatus--15

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

4Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

7WithdrawWaterStatus--40

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

10Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

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

13SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

18Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

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

20ClampWaterPhysical358515

The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.

24Rock PolishRockStatus--20

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

28Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

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

32Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

37Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

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

41Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

45Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

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

49Cross ChopFightingPhysical100805

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

Class
Description
Helping HandNormalStatus--20

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus-10010

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

TickleNormalStatus-10020

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Water SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

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

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

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

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

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

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM63EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

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

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

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

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TM83InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus--20

An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM98Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical4010020

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

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.

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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