Ability profile
Iron Barbs Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation V
Pokémon with ability
4
Effect
Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user takes 1/8 of its maximum HP in damage. This ability functions identically to Rough Skin.
Flavor text
Inflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact.
Quick summary
Iron Barbs is a main-series ability from Generation V. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation V
Iron Barbs first appeared in Generation V. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Iron Barbs is used in main-series battles and links to 4 species profiles below.
4 Pokémon can have Iron Barbs in the official dataset.
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