# Barbaracle - OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Shell Smash**: 97.087%
- **Liquidation**: 80.161%
- **Stone Edge**: 55.333%
- **Low Kick**: 32.722%
- **Cross Chop**: 30.570%
- **Poison Jab**: 27.590%
- **Rock Slide**: 21.800%
- **Razor Shell**: 19.429%
- **Earthquake**: 17.954%
- **Other**: 17.354%

## Common Abilities
- **Tough Claws**: 95.427%
- **Sniper**: 4.535%
- **Pickpocket**: 0.038%

## Common Items
- **White Herb**: 58.989%
- **Rockium Z**: 26.470%
- **Focus Sash**: 7.278%
- **Scope Lens**: 3.938%
- **Other**: 3.324%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 21.864%
- **Hawlucha**: 21.752%
- **Mimikyu**: 14.557%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 12.865%
- **Cofagrigus**: 12.179%
- **Weavile**: 11.476%

## FAQ for Barbaracle in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Barbaracle?
Barbaracle is frequently paired with Tyranitar-Mega, Hawlucha, Mimikyu, Gyarados-Mega. 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 26.758% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Barbaracle?
Barbaracle is most effectively run with the ability **Tough Claws** (95.427%) and the item **White Herb** (58.989%).

### What is the most common role for Barbaracle?
Based on common item usage (White Herb), Barbaracle often functions as a **tactical** in the ou-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/ou/Barbaracle) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - 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).*