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Barbaracle Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Barbaracle is a Rock/Water Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Barbaracle, its location, stats, and more.

PokedexBarbaracle
Pokedex		 Mega Mega Barbaracle Shiny PokemonShiny
Barbaracle		 AlphaAlpha
Barbaracle
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A BinacleBinacle
Dex #34 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Barbaracle Barbaracle
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How to Get Barbaracle in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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Alpha Barbaracle Location

Location Overworld and Map Image
Wild Zone 20
Alpha Barbaracle Overworld Location
Alpha Barbaracle Map Location
AlphaCenter of Wild Zone 20
Fixed Spawn
Alpha Barbaracle can be found at level 64 with Power-Up Punch at the center of Wild Zone 20 at night.
Alpha Move: Power-Up Punch

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Catch in a Wild Zone

Wild Zone 16
Wild Zone 16
Night

Wild Barbaracle may also spawn as an Alpha Pokemon in place of their regular form inside Wild Zones once you have caught all available Pokemon in the area and have earned the respective crown for the Wild Zone, which can be checked in the map.
All Wild Zones and Pokemon Locations

Evolves From Binacle Line

Binacle Evolution Line
BinacleBinacle →
Lv. 39 		BarbaracleBarbaracle

Evolution Chart:
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Barbaracle Game Data

Barbaracle Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #35
Barbaracle ImageBarbaracle
Pokemon Water Type IconPokemon Rock Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.3 m
Weight 96 kg
Species Collective Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
L-A Dex #35
Shiny Barbaracle ImageShiny Barbaracle
Pokemon Water Type IconPokemon Rock Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.3 m
Weight 96 kg
Species Collective Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Barbaracle Weakness and Resistance

Weak to: (4x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon
(2x)
Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon

Barbaracle Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
72
 #116
Atk
105
 #74
Def
115
 #40
SpAtk
54
 #231
SpDef
86
 #99
Speed
68
 #155
Total
500
 #117
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 179 179 147 147 132
Atk 172 157 125 112 99
Def 183 167 135 121 108
SpAtk 116 106 74 66 53
SpDef 151 138 106 95 81
Spd 132 120 88 79 65
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Alternate Forms

BarbaracleBarbaracle Mega BarbaracleMega Barbaracle

Barbaracle Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Jolly

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Jolly ↑ Speed, ↓ SpAtk

Since Barbaracle is a Fast Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Jolly to boost its Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Special Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely ↑ Attack, ↓ Defense
Naughty ↑ Attack, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Barbaracle either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Barbaracle any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Barbaracle has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Barbaracle Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Stone Edge Pokemon Rock Type Icon 10
Brick Break Pokemon Fighting Type Icon 7
Close Combat Pokemon Fighting Type Icon 12
Liquidation Pokemon Water Type Icon 8

We recommend the moves Liquidation, Close Combat, Brick Break, and Stone Edge when using Barbaracle during the main story.

Barbaracle Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Water Gun Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks by blasting targets with a forceful shot of water.
Base Screech Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user emits a horrible screech that makes targets reflexively want to cover their ears. This lowers their Defense stats for a while.
9 Infestation Bug Type Moves Special Type Moves 20 / 6
The user infests targets so that they take continual damage for a while. Targets cannot be switched out of battle during this time.
12 Rock Throw Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by picking up a small rock and throwing it at targets.
14 Bubble Beam Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by shooting out a blast of bubbles. This may also make targets move more slowly.
16 Rock Blast Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 15 / 6
The user attacks by shooting out five hard rocks, one after the other.
18 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
23 Slash Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
35 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
40 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
43 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
45 Liquidation Water Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets using a full- force blast of water. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
50 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
54 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
002 Dragon Claw Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
011 Bulk Up Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats for a short time by tensing its muscles to bulk up its body.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
013 Ice Beam Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by shooting out a beam of icy-cold energy. This may also leave targets frozen.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
018 Power-Up Punch Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 10
The user attacks targets with a punch that will make its own fist tougher. This boosts the user's Attack stat for a short time.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
034 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
037 Stealth Rock Rock Type Moves Status Type Moves 20 / 10
The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
046 Mud Shot Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 6
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at targets. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
051 Safeguard Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user creates a peculiar field that prevents status conditions for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
053 Sludge Bomb Poison Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 7
The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
073 Surf Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by swamping a wide area with a giant wave.
076 Liquidation Water Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets using a full- force blast of water. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
077 Poison Jab Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.
078 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
081 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
098 Waterfall Water Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by charging at targets with incredible momentum. This may also make targets flinch.
102 Focus Blast Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
105 Blizzard Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a howling blizzard. This may also leave targets frozen.
107 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

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