# Barbaracle - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

> Find the best Barbaracle builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Barbaracle Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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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.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Grass (4x), Electric (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Razor Shell**: 100.000%
- **Shell Smash**: 99.716%
- **Superpower**: 99.713%
- **X-Scissor**: 99.713%
- **Other**: 0.857%

## Common Abilities
- **Tough Claws**: 100.000%
- **Sniper**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 99.717%
- **Other**: 0.283%

## Common Teammates
- **Volcarona**: 99.713%
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 99.713%
- **Serperior**: 99.713%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 99.713%
- **Aerodactyl**: 99.713%

## FAQ for Barbaracle in xy-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Barbaracle?
Barbaracle is frequently paired with Volcarona, Charizard-Mega-X, Serperior, Thundurus-Therian. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Barbaracle weak to and resistant against?
Barbaracle is weak to Grass (4x), Electric (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Fire (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.716% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Barbaracle?
Barbaracle is most effectively run with the ability **Tough Claws** (100.000%) and the item **Life Orb** (99.717%).

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

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