Barbaracle

Barbaracle

Tier E Legends Z-A OU

Last Updated: 02/28/2026 01:07 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.29%
Usage Rate
42.41%
Win Rate
19.90%
Lead Rate
1167
Avg Rating
764
Total Games
323
Wins
441
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Barbaracle Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Barbaracle currently holds a E tier ranking in the Legends Z-A OU metagame with a 1.3% usage rate and 42.4% win rate. This data represents 29,675 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/14/2026 to 02/28/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Shell Smash used in 35.6% of battles. Close Combat demonstrates the highest win rate at 58.0% While Shell Smash is the most popular choice, Close Combat shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Clefable, Excadrill, and Garchomp in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Melmetal, achieving a 66.2% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Aegislash, Hoopa-Unbound, and Golisopod, while caution is advised against Latios, Magearna, and Darkrai. Particularly effective against Aegislash with a 58.1% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Barbaracle currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Barbaracle
193 games
42.5% Win
0.7% appear
156 games
40.4% Win
0.5% appear
147 games
51.0% Win
0.5% appear
129 games
45.0% Win
0.4% appear
127 games
43.3% Win
0.4% appear
116 games
39.7% Win
0.4% appear
114 games
44.7% Win
0.4% appear
104 games
56.7% Win
0.3% appear
102 games
46.1% Win
0.3% appear
101 games
59.4% Win
0.3% appear
100 games
44.0% Win
0.3% appear
95 games
50.5% Win
0.3% appear
87 games
46.0% Win
0.3% appear
80 games
41.2% Win
0.3% appear
79 games
31.6% Win
0.3% appear
74 games
41.9% Win
0.2% appear
71 games
66.2% Win
0.2% appear
70 games
48.6% Win
0.2% appear
67 games
41.8% Win
0.2% appear
65 games
49.2% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Barbaracle
246 games
35.8% Win
0.83% appear
180 games
40.6% Win
0.61% appear
170 games
38.2% Win
0.57% appear
146 games
30.8% Win
0.49% appear
139 games
43.2% Win
0.47% appear
137 games
45.3% Win
0.46% appear
130 games
38.5% Win
0.44% appear
115 games
36.5% Win
0.39% appear
112 games
44.6% Win
0.38% appear
110 games
36.4% Win
0.37% appear
105 games
46.7% Win
0.35% appear
103 games
42.7% Win
0.35% appear
95 games
41.0% Win
0.32% appear
88 games
38.6% Win
0.30% appear
87 games
42.5% Win
0.29% appear
84 games
36.9% Win
0.28% appear
82 games
25.6% Win
0.28% appear
81 games
45.7% Win
0.27% appear
78 games
34.6% Win
0.26% appear
77 games
39.0% Win
0.26% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Barbaracle
71 games
66.2% Win
0.24% appear
101 games
59.4% Win
0.34% appear
104 games
56.7% Win
0.35% appear
36 games
55.6% Win
0.12% appear
58 games
55.2% Win
0.20% appear
46 games
52.2% Win
0.16% appear
147 games
51.0% Win
0.50% appear
95 games
50.5% Win
0.32% appear
65 games
49.2% Win
0.22% appear
70 games
48.6% Win
0.24% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Barbaracle
30 games
23.3% Win
0.10% appear
32 games
28.1% Win
0.11% appear
79 games
31.6% Win
0.27% appear
37 games
32.4% Win
0.12% appear
63 games
33.3% Win
0.21% appear
35 games
34.3% Win
0.12% appear
46 games
34.8% Win
0.16% appear
43 games
37.2% Win
0.14% appear
42 games
38.1% Win
0.14% appear
57 games
38.6% Win
0.19% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Barbaracle performs well against
31 games
58.1% Win
0.10% appear
53 games
50.9% Win
0.18% appear
46 games
50.0% Win
0.16% appear
59 games
49.1% Win
0.20% appear
62 games
48.4% Win
0.21% appear
105 games
46.7% Win
0.35% appear
69 games
46.4% Win
0.23% appear
81 games
45.7% Win
0.27% appear
57 games
45.6% Win
0.19% appear
137 games
45.3% Win
0.46% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Barbaracle
82 games
25.6% Win
0.28% appear
146 games
30.8% Win
0.49% appear
74 games
32.4% Win
0.25% appear
39 games
33.3% Win
0.13% appear
35 games
34.3% Win
0.12% appear
55 games
34.5% Win
0.19% appear
78 games
34.6% Win
0.26% appear
40 games
35.0% Win
0.13% appear
246 games
35.8% Win
0.83% appear
61 games
36.1% Win
0.21% appear