That 4x Grass weakness is something every Barbaracle user needs to plan around. Tough Claws boosts contact moves by 30%, which helps. Known as the Collective Pokemon. The stat spread favors raw physical power.
Barbaracle's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Physical bulk with Defense doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Attack EVs.
When they evolve, two Binacle multiply into seven. They fight with the power of seven Binacle.
Barbaracle’s legs and hands have minds of their own, and they will move independently. But they usually follow the head’s orders.
Barbaracle Weakness
VulnerableGrass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves hit Barbaracle for super-effective damage. Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The Rock/Water typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Barbaracle's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Barbaracle is what Binacle becomes. Breed it for Binacle eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Binacle pushed Barbaracle to 500 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +53.
How to Evolve
Breed with Barbaracle to get Binacle eggs easily from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Helping Hand, Switcheroo, Tickle and 1 more.
Sniper helps Barbaracle stick around while dealing real damage. Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max HP and Attack EVs for the right balance, and Razorshell as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Best Barbaracle Moveset
- Razor Shell
- Cross Chop
- Poison Jab
- Rock Tomb
Recommended Teammates
Coverage runs deep. Barbaracle can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Ground. The offense anchors on Stone Edge and Surf while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Barbaracle. The 2-stage line runs through Binacle, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 39 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Barbaracle in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Barbaracle starts with Binacle at Lv. 37+ via rock smash encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BinacleHARDMirage Spots - Area 10Alpha SapphireSmashing rocksLv.375%LateHARDMirage Spots - Area 10Omega RubySmashing rocksLv.375%LateHARDMirage Spots - Area 13Alpha SapphireSmashing rocksLv.375%LateHARDMirage Spots - Area 13Omega RubySmashing rocksLv.375%Late
Step 2Barbaracle ✓
Barbaracle looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Tough Claws is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list.
Binacle evolves into Barbaracle at level 39. Barbaracle is the fully evolved form. At 500 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Barbaracle gets Tough Claws, Sniper, and Pickpocket. But Tough Claws is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Barbaracle is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 68 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the attacker role.
Barbaracle appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Available since X & Y, Barbaracle appears in 6 games spanning 4 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A