# 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** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## 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
- **Liquidation**: 99.895%
- **Shell Smash**: 99.815%
- **Stone Edge**: 92.548%
- **Stealth Rock**: 74.463%
- **Cross Chop**: 18.085%
- **Other**: 15.195%

## Common Abilities
- **Tough Claws**: 99.710%
- **Pickpocket**: 0.185%
- **Sniper**: 0.105%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 74.568%
- **White Herb**: 25.247%
- **Other**: 0.185%

## Common Teammates
- **Ferrothorn**: 74.463%
- **Xatu**: 74.463%
- **Shedinja**: 74.463%
- **Cryogonal**: 74.463%
- **Spiritomb**: 74.463%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 10.029%

## FAQ for Barbaracle in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Barbaracle?
Barbaracle is frequently paired with Ferrothorn, Xatu, Shedinja, Cryogonal. 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 74.463% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Barbaracle?
Barbaracle is most effectively run with the ability **Tough Claws** (99.710%) and the item **Focus Sash** (74.568%).

### What is the most common role for Barbaracle?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Barbaracle often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** 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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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*