Iron Barbs (ability)
Effect
When a Pokémon 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.
Game descriptions
Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
Inflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact. |
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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. |
Other languages
English | Iron Barbs |
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Japanese | てつのトゲ (Tetsu no Toge) |
German | Eisenstachel |
French | Épine de Fer |
Italian | Spineferrate |
Spanish | Punta Acero |
Pokémon with Iron Barbs
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
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597 | Ferroseed | — | — |
598 | Ferrothorn | — | Anticipation |
777 | Togedemaru | Lightning Rod | Sturdy |
Iron Barbs as a hidden ability
No Pokémon have Iron Barbs as a hidden ability.