Binacle Best Moveset
Rock and Water TermStab at 52 Attack on 50 Speed cooldowns, entry-level damage at entry-level pace. 42/67/56 defenses are thin. The moveset is one evolution from Mega Barbaracle's dramatic Rock/Fighting retyping at 140 Attack and 130 Defense.
Binacle saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Binacle's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Toughclaws with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Binacle best EVs are Sp. Def and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- Razor Shell
- Hone Claws
- Poison Jab
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Binacle saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Binacle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Toughclaws with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Liquidation
- Shell Smash
- X Scissor
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Binacle saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Binacle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Toughclaws with Blunderpolicy, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Liquidation
- Cross Chop
- Night Slash
- Hone Claws
Recommended Teammates
Binacle Weakness
Binacle is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground. Watch out for Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire |
What is Binacle Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Binacle
Jolteon can KO Binacle with Thunderbolt (279-328%). Machamp threatens a KO with Close Combat (266-313%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 229-269%.
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Binacle View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x216-255%KO Thunderbolt 2x279-328%KO Shadow Ball83-97% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Binacle View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch30-35% Close Combat 2x266-313%KO Stone Edge74-87% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Binacle View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x229-269%KO Rapid Spin19-23% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Binacle View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 4x380-447%KO Sludge Bomb56-67% | ||
Evolution
One evolution ahead. Binacle grows into Barbaracle through a straightforward two-stage chain. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. Evolving adds up to 194 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Binacle easily with 37 breeding partners from the Water 3 egg group.
Shiny Binacle
Brown barnacles go blue. Binacle's shiny swaps the earthy tones for cool ocean hues, which makes way more sense for something that lives on coastal rocks. Sometimes the obvious choice is the right one.
Shiny Binacle Odds & Hunting Methods
6 of 6 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Binacle
Binacle clings to rocky ground in the overworld, appearing across Lumiose's Wild Zones as a Rock and Water type from level 5 to 39.
Where To Catch Binacle in LZA
The line opens with Binacle at Lv. 5-54 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Binacle ✓Wild Zone 2Lv.5-7OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 2Lv.6-8OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 5Lv.14-16OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 2Lv.17-20OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 6Lv.19-20OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Water 2-StarLv.21-23GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Rock 3-StarLv.24-26GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 6Lv.31-34OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Water 4-StarLv.33-35GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Rock 4-StarLv.37-39GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace LumioseLv.52-54GrassLegends: Z-A
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BarbaracleWild Zone 16Lv.41-43OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Rock 4-StarLv.42-44GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Water 4-StarLv.44-46GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 16Lv.51-53OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Binacle (Step 1)
Binacle is scattered across 12 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Binacle in SwSh
The line opens with Binacle at Lv. 20-28 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Binacle ✓Bridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 30%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 30%RainingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 25%ThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24OverworldRate 15%All WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%SnowstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%OvercastGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%Heavy FogGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%RainingGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%SandstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%SnowingGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%Intense SunGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%ThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveSwordRate 10%All Weather
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into BarbaracleDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 30%RainingRoute 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldShieldRate 20%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldSwordRate 10%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 2%Rainingor evolve from Binacle (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Binacle.
Binacle doesn't appear in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Catch Barbaracle instead and breed it. Its Egg hatches into Binacle, and the step cards below show where Barbaracle turns up.
How to Obtain Binacle in USUM
Step 1Binacle ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Barbaracleor evolve from Binacle (Step 1)
Binacle can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer one in from X & Y or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
How to Obtain Binacle in SM
- Step 1Binacle ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Rock smash · Ambrette Town. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Rock smash · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Bridge Field · Raining. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 6. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Barbaracle
Base Stats
Defense and Sp. Def carry most of Binacle's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Attack EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
After two Binacle find a suitably sized rock, they adhere themselves to it and live together. They cooperate to gather food during high tide.
Binacle Guide
You can run Binacle through the first few routes without issues. 306 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Barbaracle as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Binacle joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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