When a Pokemon with Iron Barbs is hit by a move that makes contact, the attacker receives damage equal to 1⁄8 of their maximum HP.
Multi-hit moves (e.g. DoubleSlap) activate Iron Barbs for each strike.
| Generation V | Inflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact. |
|---|
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 597 | Ferroseed | — | — |
| 598 | Ferrothorn | — | — |
No Pokemon have Iron Barbs as a hidden ability in Pokemon Black & White.