Binacle 
→
Barbaracle
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,061 |
| Generation | Kalos (Gen 6) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Barbaracle
Barbaracle is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon from Kalos (Generation 6) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,061 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Barbaracle has base stats of 194 Attack, 205 Defense, and 176 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 575.
With a strong Defense stat of 205, Barbaracle is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Partly Cloudy weather, Barbaracle receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Barbaracle is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Mud Slap | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | +6 | 7.5 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skull Bash | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 50 | -35 | - | 50 | -35 |
| Stone Edge STAB | Rock | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | -50 | - | 90 | -50 |
| Razor Shell | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Barbaracle takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Barbaracle takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Barbaracle
Top Pokémon to use when battling Barbaracle in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Xurkitree
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
Pheromosa
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 4 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 7 |
Garchomp
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
| 8 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 9 |
Sneasler
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
| 10 |
Mienshao
| Fighting | 258 | 127 | 163 | 3,101 |
🏆 Barbaracle PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 1,493 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 1,497 |
| 4 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 21 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 1,498 |
| 6 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 1,493 |
| 7 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 1,497 |
| 8 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 1,494 |
| 9 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 1,498 |
| 10 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 1,490 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 41 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 41 | 2,496 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 41 | 2,499 |
| 4 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 41 | 2,495 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 41 | 2,498 |
| 6 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 40 | 2,497 |
| 7 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 40 | 2,490 |
| 8 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 40 | 2,496 |
| 9 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 41 | 2,494 |
| 10 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 41 | 2,497 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Barbaracle IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,293 | 1,146 | 1,528 | 1,911 | 2,675 | 3,033 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,287 | 1,143 | 1,524 | 1,906 | 2,668 | 3,025 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,288 | 1,144 | 1,525 | 1,906 | 2,669 | 3,027 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,271 | 1,135 | 1,514 | 1,892 | 2,650 | 3,004 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,271 | 1,135 | 1,514 | 1,892 | 2,649 | 3,004 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,249 | 1,124 | 1,499 | 1,874 | 2,624 | 2,975 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,227 | 1,113 | 1,484 | 1,856 | 2,598 | 2,946 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,238 | 1,119 | 1,492 | 1,865 | 2,611 | 2,961 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,184 | 1,092 | 1,455 | 1,819 | 2,547 | 2,888 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,972 | 986 | 1,315 | 1,643 | 2,301 | 2,609 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Barbaracle with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,033 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,675 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,455 - 1,528 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,819 - 1,911 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,455 - 1,528 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,092 - 1,146 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Barbaracle with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 26 | 2,675 |
| 2 | 2,675 | 27 | 2,675 |
| 3 | 2,675 | 28 | 2,675 |
| 4 | 2,675 | 29 | 2,675 |
| 5 | 360 | 30 | 2,293 |
| 6 | 2,675 | 31 | 2,675 |
| 7 | 2,675 | 32 | 2,675 |
| 8 | 2,675 | 33 | 2,675 |
| 9 | 2,675 | 34 | 2,675 |
| 10 | 764 | 35 | 2,484 |
| 11 | 2,675 | 36 | 2,675 |
| 12 | 2,675 | 37 | 2,675 |
| 13 | 2,675 | 38 | 2,675 |
| 14 | 2,675 | 39 | 2,675 |
| 15 | 1,146 | 40 | 2,675 |
| 16 | 2,675 | 41 | 2,675 |
| 17 | 2,675 | 42 | 2,675 |
| 18 | 2,675 | 43 | 2,675 |
| 19 | 2,675 | 44 | 2,675 |
| 20 | 1,528 | 45 | 2,861 |
| 21 | 2,675 | 46 | 2,675 |
| 22 | 2,675 | 47 | 2,675 |
| 23 | 2,675 | 48 | 2,675 |
| 24 | 2,675 | 49 | 2,675 |
| 25 | 1,911 | 50 | 3,033 |
📖 Complete Barbaracle Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Barbaracle (#689) is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon from the Kalos region (Generation 6) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,061 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Barbaracle is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Barbaracle in 2026.
📊 Barbaracle Stats Analysis
Barbaracle's Attack stat is 194 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Barbaracle to contribute meaningful damage.
With 205 Defense (Excellent) and 176 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 575. This gives Barbaracle reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Rock-type Pokémon, Barbaracle's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Barbaracle Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Barbaracle depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Water Gun (Fast) with Skull Bash (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Barbaracle has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Barbaracle PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Barbaracle can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Rock/Water typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Normal, Poison-type threats while being weak to Grass, Fighting, Ground types.
Master League
In Master League, Barbaracle faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Barbaracle Raid Guide & Counters
Barbaracle appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Grass, Fighting, Ground-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Barbaracle at Level 20 (1,455 - 1,528 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,819 - 1,911 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,528 CP.
🎯 How to Get Barbaracle in Pokémon GO
Barbaracle can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Barbaracle Evolution Guide
Barbaracle is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
- Binacle (#688)
- Barbaracle (#689) ← current — 50 Candy
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
✨ Shiny Barbaracle in Pokémon GO
Shiny Barbaracle is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Barbaracle gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,819 - 1,911 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Barbaracle
Q: What is Barbaracle's max CP?
A: 3,033 CP at Level 50, or 2,675 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Barbaracle good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Barbaracle be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Barbaracle is available.
Q: What is Barbaracle weak to?
A: Grass, Fighting, Ground, Electric-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Water Gun + Skull Bash for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.