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Barbaracle Mega

Barbaracle Mega

ROCKFIGHTING
HP
72
Atk
140
Def
130
SpA
64
SpD
106
Spe
88
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Weaknesses

  • FAIRY2x
  • FIGHTING2x
  • GRASS2x
  • GROUND2x
  • PSYCHIC2x
  • STEEL2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Adamant 9/32/4/0/6/15

Best Moveset

  1. Rock SlideROCKPhysical23.4%
  2. Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical23.2%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus22.1%
  4. Shell SmashNORMALStatus20.3%

Best Ability / Item

Tough ClawsBarbaraciteBarbaracite

Barbaracle Mega technical VGC usage sections

Best Barbaracle Mega Moves

  • #1

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

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

    23.39%
  • #2

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    23.21%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    22.10%
  • #4

    Shell Smash

    NORStatus

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

    20.27%
  • #5

    Liquidation

    WATPhysical85 BP

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

    3.80%
  • #6

    Poison Jab

    POIPhysical80 BP

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

    0.96%
  • #7

    Brick Break

    FIGPhysical75 BP

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

    0.89%
  • #8

    Stone Edge

    ROCPhysical100 BP

    The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    0.75%
  • #9

    Aqua Cutter

    WATPhysical70 BP

    The user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    0.59%
  • #10

    Swords Dance

    NORStatus

    A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

    0.51%
  • #11

    Other

    3.53%

Best Barbaracle Mega Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 9/32/4/0/6/15

    23.24%
  • #2

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    19.47%
  • #3

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    9.00%
  • #4

    Adamant 19/32/0/0/0/15

    2.92%
  • #5

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/0/2

    2.11%
  • #6

    Hardy 2/32/0/0/0/32

    1.98%
  • #7

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    1.39%
  • #8

    Adamant 29/32/0/0/0/5

    1.23%
  • #9

    Adamant 18/32/0/0/1/15

    1.20%
  • #10

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    1.15%
  • #11

    Other

    36.31%

Best Barbaracle Mega Abilities

  • #1

    Tough Claws

    Powers up moves that make direct contact.

    100.00%

Best Barbaracle Mega Items

  • #1
    Barbaracite

    Barbaracite

    Allows Barbaracle to Mega Evolve into Mega Barbaracle.

    100.00%

Best Barbaracle Mega Teammates

  • #1
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    12.92%
  • #2
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    11.20%
  • #3
    GholdengoGholdengo
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.72%
  • #4
    Zoroark-HisuiZoroark-Hisui
    NORGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    6.21%
  • #5
    WeavileWeavile
    DARICE
    TeamsBuilder
    5.87%
  • #6
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.25%
  • #7
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    4.15%
  • #8
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.63%
  • #9
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.61%
  • #10
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.32%
  • #11

    Other

    37.12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Barbaracle Mega?

The best moveset for Barbaracle Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Rock Slide, Close Combat, Protect, Shell Smash.

How to counter Barbaracle Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Barbaracle Mega can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fairy 2x, fighting 2x, grass 2x, ground 2x, psychic 2x, steel 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Barbaracle Mega?

The best item for Barbaracle Mega is typically Barbaracite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.