# Barbaracle - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Barbaracle in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Barbaracle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Barbaracle
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Stone Edge**: 99.988%
- **Shell Smash**: 99.521%
- **Razor Shell**: 99.469%
- **Cross Chop**: 96.879%
- **Other**: 4.143%

## Common Abilities
- **Tough Claws**: 63.755%
- **Sniper**: 33.169%
- **Pickpocket**: 3.077%

## Common Items
- **White Herb**: 99.512%
- **Other**: 0.488%

## Common Teammates
- **Drapion**: 64.175%
- **Tyrantrum**: 63.699%
- **Toxapex**: 63.699%
- **Roserade**: 63.699%
- **Gigalith**: 63.699%
- **Beedrill-Mega**: 34.760%

## FAQ for Barbaracle in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Barbaracle?
The most common moves for Barbaracle are Stone Edge, Shell Smash, Razor Shell, Cross Chop. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Barbaracle?
Barbaracle is frequently paired with Drapion, Tyrantrum, Toxapex, Roserade. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 63.700% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Barbaracle?
Barbaracle is most effectively run with the ability **Tough Claws** (63.755%) and the item **White Herb** (99.512%).

### What is the most common role for Barbaracle?
Based on common item usage (White Herb), Barbaracle often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 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/gen8nationaldex/Barbaracle) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Barbaracle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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