# Barbaracle - OverUsed Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Barbaracle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Barbaracle
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Barbaracle.

## Common Moves
- **Shell Smash**: 100.000%
- **Stone Edge**: 100.000%
- **Liquidation**: 100.000%
- **Cross Chop**: 99.874%

## Common Abilities
- **Tough Claws**: 96.625%
- **Sniper**: 3.375%
- **Pickpocket**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 96.499%
- **Other**: 3.501%

## Common Teammates
- **Polteageist**: 55.825%
- **Kommo-o**: 55.825%
- **Dragapult**: 52.633%
- **Corviknight**: 52.508%
- **Tapu Fini**: 52.508%
- **Mew**: 3.317%

## FAQ for Barbaracle in gen8ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Barbaracle?
Barbaracle is frequently paired with Polteageist, Kommo-o, Dragapult, Corviknight. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 96.499% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Barbaracle?
Barbaracle is most effectively run with the ability **Tough Claws** (96.625%) and the item **Life Orb** (96.499%).

### What is the most common role for Barbaracle?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Barbaracle often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen8ou-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/gen8ou/Barbaracle) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Barbaracle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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