Iron Barbs (ability)

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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.
X/Y
O.Ruby/A.Sapphire		 Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact.
Sun/Moon Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact with iron barbs.

Pokémon with Iron Barbs

#
Name
2nd ability
Hidden ability
Ferroseed 597 Ferroseed — Anticipation
Ferrothorn 598 Ferrothorn — Anticipation
Togedemaru 777 Togedemaru Lightning Rod Sturdy

Iron Barbs as a hidden ability

No Pokémon have Iron Barbs as a hidden ability.