Water Gun + Razor Shell
Barbaracle's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Razor Shell, with 12.15 DPS and 268.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Barbaracle ranks #64 (C Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
Barbaracle is a Rock and Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,675 CP and is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Water Gun / Razor Shell. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Barbaracle takes increased damage from:
Grass256.0%
Electric160.0%
Fighting160.0%
Ground160.0%
Barbaracle takes reduced damage from:
Fire39.1%
Flying62.5%
Ice62.5%
Normal62.5%
Poison62.5%
| 1. |  Fury Cutter | Razor Shell | 11.33 | 12.58 | 277.7 |
| 2. | Water Gun | Razor Shell | 10.94 | 12.15 | 268.1 |
| 3. |  Mud-Slap | Razor Shell | 10.27 | 11.41 | 251.8 |
| 4. | Fury Cutter |  Grass Knot | 9.84 | 10.93 | 241.3 |
| 5. | Water Gun | Grass Knot | 9.75 | 10.84 | 239.2 |
| 6. | Fury Cutter | Stone Edge | 9.31 | 10.34 | 228.2 |
| 7. | Water Gun | Stone Edge | 9.28 | 10.31 | 227.5 |
| 8. | Mud-Slap | Grass Knot | 9.19 | 10.21 | 225.5 |
Fury Cutter
4
8
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Mud-Slap19131.5s| Damage | 19 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.4s |
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
Water Gun550.5s| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Cross Chop50501.5s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.2s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
Grass Knot90502.5s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 2.5s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Skull Bash1301003.0s| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 2.2s |
| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 75 |
SpecialSkull Bash has a 100.0% chance to:
Stone Edge1051002.5s| Damage | 105 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Razor Shell55331.5s| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.2s |
| Damage | 35 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialRazor Shell has a 50.0% chance to:
The following chart shows Barbaracle's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Barbaracle's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Barbaracle has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Barbaracle reaches a maximum of 2,675 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,455–1,528 CP, rising to 1,820–1,911 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,092–1,146 CP.
 Max CP | 2675 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1092 CP - 1146 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1455 CP - 1528 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1455 CP - 1528 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1820 CP - 1911 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Barbaracle Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 CP | 2 | 118 CP | 3 | 199 CP |
| 4 | 280 CP | 5 | 360 CP | 6 | 441 CP |
| 7 | 522 CP | 8 | 603 CP | 9 | 683 CP |
| 10 | 764 CP | 11 | 841 CP | 12 | 917 CP |
| 13 | 994 CP | 14 | 1070 CP | 15 | 1146 CP |
| 16 | 1223 CP | 17 | 1299 CP | 18 | 1376 CP |
| 19 | 1452 CP | 20 | 1528 CP | 21 | 1605 CP |
| 22 | 1681 CP | 23 | 1758 CP | 24 | 1834 CP |
| 25 | 1911 CP | 26 | 1987 CP | 27 | 2064 CP |
| 28 | 2140 CP | 29 | 2217 CP | 30 | 2293 CP |
| 31 | 2331 CP | 32 | 2370 CP | 33 | 2408 CP |
| 34 | 2446 CP | 35 | 2484 CP | 36 | 2522 CP |
| 37 | 2561 CP | 38 | 2599 CP | 39 | 2637 CP |
| 40 | 2675 CP | 41 | 2709 CP | 42 | 2743 CP |
| 43 | 2778 CP | 44 | 2812 CP | 45 | 2847 CP |
| 46 | 2882 CP | 47 | 2918 CP | 48 | 2953 CP |
| 49 | 2989 CP | 50 | 3025 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Barbaracle's Rock and Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Barbaracle.
Rock WaterMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #689 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 96 kg |
| Region | Generation 6 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Binacle |
|  Barbaracle |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Barbaracle in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Binacle
Barbaracle
Mega BarbaracleBarbaracle's height ranges from 0.64 m to 2.02 m, with the average being 1.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  | |
| 0.64 m | 0.65 m | 1.3 m | 1.95 m | 2.02 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Barbaracle in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.637 m | 0.65 m |
| 2′01″ | 2′02″ | |
| XS | 0.65 m | 1.3 m |
| 2′02″ | 4′03″ | |
| M | 0.975 m | 1.625 m |
| 3′02″ | 5′04″ | |
| XL | 1.625 m | 1.95 m |
| 5′04″ | 6′05″ | |
| XXL | 1.95 m | 2.015 m |
| 6′05″ | 6′07″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 15.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Barbaracle Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Barbaracle from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Barbaracle in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Barbaracle. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| X, Omega Ruby | When they evolve, two Binacle multiply into seven. They fight with the power of seven Binacle. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | Barbaracle’s legs and hands have minds of their own, and they will move independently. But they usually follow the head’s orders. |
| 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. |
The best moves for Barbaracle in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Razor Shell. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.15 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 268.1.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Rock and Water-type Pokémon are weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison, and Fire-type moves.
Barbaracle’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,675 CP and 3,025 CP at Level 50.
Barbaracle can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Barbaracle cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Barbaracle: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.
Regular Barbaracle
Shiny Barbaracle
