# Barbaracle - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Barbaracle in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Barbaracle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Barbaracle
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 99.727%
- **Shell Smash**: 99.720%
- **Liquidation**: 94.689%
- **X-Scissor**: 48.212%
- **Poison Jab**: 46.335%
- **Other**: 11.316%

## Common Abilities
- **Tough Claws**: 99.862%
- **Sniper**: 0.138%

## Common Items
- **Normalium Z**: 47.548%
- **White Herb**: 46.427%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.721%
- **Other**: 0.304%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 48.212%
- **Meganium**: 47.548%
- **Regice**: 47.548%
- **Latias**: 47.548%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 47.548%
- **Clefable**: 39.204%

## FAQ for Barbaracle in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Barbaracle?
The most common moves for Barbaracle are Rock Slide, Shell Smash, Liquidation, X-Scissor. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Barbaracle?
Barbaracle is frequently paired with Greninja, Meganium, Regice, Latias. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Barbaracle?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Barbaracle?
The top build for Barbaracle features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/252/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 47.548% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Barbaracle?
Barbaracle is most effectively run with the ability **Tough Claws** (99.862%) and the item **Normalium Z** (47.548%).

### What is the most common role for Barbaracle?
Based on common item usage (Normalium Z), Barbaracle often functions as a **tactical** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Barbaracle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 72 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 54 |
| Sp. Def | 86 |
| Speed | 68 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Barbaracle on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Barbaracle) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Barbaracle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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