Partner ideas
for Barbaracle
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Barbaracle: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (3)
Sinistcha
GrassGhostRedirection covers Barbaracle's setup turn
On 10% of Barbaracle's ranked teamsResists GrassResists ElectricImmune to FightingResists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha Gotcha
Raichu
ElectricFake Out buys Barbaracle's setup turn
On 10% of Barbaracle's ranked teamsLightning Rod redirects single-target Electric attacks away from Barbaracle while both are active
Vileplume
GrassPoisonOn 8% of Barbaracle's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists ElectricResists FightingHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge BombHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds long-game durability
Plan partners (14)
Volcarona
BugFireRedirection covers Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists GrassResists FightingHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Ground super-effectively with Giga DrainAdds long-game durability
Simisage
GrassFake Out buys Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists GrassResists ElectricResists GroundHits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Storm
Sneasler
FightingPoisonFake Out buys Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists GrassResists FightingHits Grass super-effectively with Dire ClawAdds team-wide guard support
Clefable
FairyRedirection covers Barbaracle's setup turn
Salazzle
PoisonFireFake Out buys Barbaracle's setup turn
Raichualolan
ElectricPsychicFake Out buys Barbaracle's setup turn
Meowstic
PsychicFake Out buys Barbaracle's setup turn
Meowsticfemale
PsychicFake Out buys Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists FightingHits Fighting super-effectively with Psychic
Kangaskhanmega
NormalFake Out buys Barbaracle's setup turn
Hits Grass super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchAdds long-game durability
Lopunny
NormalFake Out buys Barbaracle's setup turn
Hits Grass super-effectively with BlizzardHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Ground super-effectively with Blizzard
Infernape
FireFightingFake Out buys Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists GrassHits Grass super-effectively with Overheatalso: Simisear
Weavile
DarkIceFake Out buys Barbaracle's setup turn
Hits Grass super-effectively with Icicle CrashHits Ground super-effectively with Icicle Crash
Simipour
WaterFake Out buys Barbaracle's setup turn
Hits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro Pump
Defensive glue (7)
Forretress
BugSteelSpread-safe together for Explosion and Self-Destruct
Resists GrassHits Grass super-effectively with Bug BuzzHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ground super-effectively with Ice SpinnerAdds long-game durability
Decidueye
GrassGhostCovers its Grass, Electric, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeAdds long-game durability
Meganium
GrassCovers its Grass, Electric and Ground weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Pollen PuffHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Dazzling GleamHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds long-game durability
Emolga
ElectricFlyingCovers its Grass, Electric, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Air SlashHits Fighting super-effectively with Air SlashHits Ground super-effectively with Energy Ball
Noivern
FlyingDragonCovers its Grass, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Barbaracle resists its BoomburstHits Grass super-effectively with HurricaneHits Fighting super-effectively with Hurricane
Victreebel
GrassPoisonCovers its Grass, Electric and Fighting weaknesses
Barbaracle resists its Sludge WaveHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Storm
Venusaur
GrassPoisonCovers its Grass, Electric and Fighting weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Sludge BombHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds long-game durability