Iron Barbs (ability)

Effect

When a Pokémon with Iron Barbs is hit by a move that makes contact, the attacker receives damage equal to 18 of their maximum HP.

Multi-hit moves (e.g. DoubleSlap) activate Iron Barbs for each strike.

Game descriptions

Black​/​White
Black 2​/​White 2
Inflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact.
X​/​Y
O.Ruby​/​A.Sapphire
Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact.
Sun​/​Moon
Ultra Sun​/​Ultra Moon
Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact with iron barbs.
Sword​/​Shield
B.Diamond​/​S.Pearl
Inflicts damage on the attacker upon contact with iron barbs.
Scarlet​/​Violet The Pokémon’s iron barbs damage the attacker if it makes direct contact.

Other languages

English Iron Barbs
Japanese てつのトゲ (Tetsu no Toge)
German Eisenstachel
French Épine de Fer
Italian Spineferrate
Spanish Punta Acero
Korean 철가시
Chinese (Simplified) 铁刺
Chinese (Traditional) 鐵刺

Pokémon with Iron Barbs

#
Name
2nd ability
Hidden ability
Ferroseed 0597 Ferroseed
Ferrothorn 0598 Ferrothorn Anticipation
Togedemaru 0777 Togedemaru Lightning Rod Sturdy

Iron Barbs as a hidden ability

No Pokémon have Iron Barbs as a hidden ability.