Type Matchups
Barbaracle is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon. It's weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Barbaracle by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Barbaracle excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 500.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Barbaracle fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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Build Team Around Barbaracle →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbaracle weak to?
Barbaracle is weak to Grass (4×), Electric (2×), Fighting (2×), Ground (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Barbaracle?
The best teammates for Barbaracle are Paras, Parasect, Exeggcute because they resist Barbaracle's key weaknesses.
Is Barbaracle good for competitive?
Yes, Barbaracle is competitively viable with a BST of 500. Barbaracle excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 500.
Explore More
Barbaracle is a Rock-type Pokémon
Barbaracle is a Water-type Pokémon
Barbaracle has a Build Around guide
Paras covers Barbaracle's weaknesses
Parasect covers Barbaracle's weaknesses
Exeggcute covers Barbaracle's weaknesses
Exeggutor covers Barbaracle's weaknesses
Celebi covers Barbaracle's weaknesses
Barbaracle is available in Sword Shield
Barbaracle is available in X Y
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