Barb Barrage
In Pokémon ChampionsGen VIII
Game
Pokémon Champions
PoisonPhysical
50% psn. 2× power if target already .
- Power
- 60
- Accuracy
- 100%
- PP
- 10
- Hits
- One Pokémon next to the user
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How it works in Champions
Has a 50% chance to the target. Power if the target is already poisoned.
“The user launches countless toxic barbs to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. This move’s power is doubled if the target is already poisoned.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet
Good to know
- Has a secondary effect: Sheer Force boosts it and removes the effect, Serene Grace doubles the chance, and Shield Dust and Covert Cloak block it.Moves with a secondary effect
- Doesn't make contact: Rough Skin, Rocky Helmet and similar don't trigger.
Who runs Barb Barrage on Showdown
Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown, not the in-game ladder.
On the ladder today
Ranked Doubles Pokémon with Barb Barrage among their most used moves.
#249QwilfishWho learns Barb Barrage
2 Pokémon can learn it in Pokémon Champions.
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