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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
Sceptile-MegaGrassDragon7.7%
IncineroarFireDark6.2%
Eelektross-MegaElectric6.2%
PelipperWater6.1%
ArchaludonSteelDragon6.1%
MetagrossSteelPsychic6.0%
SinistchaGrassGhost5.1%
Dragalge-MegaPoisonDragon4.6%
Scope LensHeld: Raises the holder’s critical hit ratio by one stage.31.7%
Chople BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.27.9%
White HerbHeld: Resets all lowered stats to normal at end of turn. Consumed after use.20.9%
Rindo BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Grass-type attack to halve the damage.11.3%
Focus SashHeld: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.3.1%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Roserade×4Sinistcha×4
Tsareena×4
Hydrapple×4
Vileplume×4
Leafeon×4Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-06)
Mega Barbaracle switches to Rock/Fighting with Tough Claws, and Shell Smash lets it burst damage out of nowhere — but six weakness types (Water, Ground, Steel, Fighting, Grass, Psychic) mean it needs dedicated team support rather than a free slot.
Playstyle：The game plan: hold the Mega Stone, get a Shell Smash off, then clean with Tough Claws-boosted contact moves (Cross Chop, Stone Edge, Razor Shell). Without Tera, shoring up its many weaknesses falls to teammates (pivots, redirection). Best used as a late-game cleaner against weakened foes.
In doubles, Shell Smash setup is harder to pull off safely, and Mega Barbaracle's six weaknesses become even more exposed on a crowded field. Its Tough Claws physical output gives it a role as a cleaner, but it's not a mainstream VGC pick.
Playstyle：If used in doubles, pair it with Fake Out or Follow Me support to safely land Shell Smash, then sweep. But with two opponents pressuring simultaneously and six weaknesses, it will draw focused fire and fold quickly without precise sequencing.