Partner ideas
for Barbaracle (mega)
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Mega 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 Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
On 27% of Mega Barbaracle's ranked teamsResists WaterResists GrassImmune to FightingResists GroundHits Water super-effectively with Matcha Gotcha
Kingambit
DarkSteelOn 32% of Mega Barbaracle's ranked teams
Resists GrassImmune to PsychicResists SteelHits Psychic super-effectively with Kowtow CleaveHits Steel super-effectively with Low KickHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron Head
Sneasler
FightingPoisonFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
On 15% of Mega Barbaracle's ranked teamsResists GrassResists FightingHits Grass super-effectively with Dire ClawHits Steel super-effectively with Close CombatHits Fairy super-effectively with Dire Claw
Plan partners (18)
Volcarona
BugFireRedirection covers Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Sets the Tailwind Mega Barbaracle wantsResists GrassResists FightingResists SteelResists FairyHits Water super-effectively with Giga Drain
Simisage
GrassFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists WaterResists GrassResists GroundHits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Storm
Simipour
WaterFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists WaterResists SteelHits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Steel super-effectively with Focus Blast
Lopunny
NormalFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Mega Barbaracle resists its Brutal SwingHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Grass super-effectively with BlizzardHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Ground super-effectively with BlizzardHits Psychic super-effectively with Shadow Ball
Raichualolan
ElectricPsychicFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists FightingResists PsychicResists SteelHits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Fighting super-effectively with Psychic
Meowstic
PsychicFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists FightingResists PsychicHits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicAdds team-wide guard support
Meowsticfemale
PsychicFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Salazzle
PoisonFireFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists GrassResists FightingResists SteelResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Steel super-effectively with Overheat
Simisear
FireFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists GrassResists SteelResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Steel super-effectively with Overheat
Infernape
FireFightingFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists GrassResists SteelHits Water super-effectively with Thunder PunchHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Steel super-effectively with Overheat
Kangaskhanmega
NormalFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Hits Grass super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Steel super-effectively with Hammer ArmAdds long-game durability
Clefable
FairyRedirection covers Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Weavile
DarkIceFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Immune to PsychicHits Grass super-effectively with Icicle CrashHits Ground super-effectively with Icicle CrashHits Steel super-effectively with Low Kick
Raichu
ElectricFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Resists SteelHits Water super-effectively with Thunderbolt
Liepard
DarkFake Out buys Mega Barbaracle's setup turn
Corviknight
FlyingSteelSets the Tailwind Mega Barbaracle wants
Resists GrassImmune to GroundResists PsychicResists SteelResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with Brave Birdalso: Skarmory
Decidueye
GrassGhostSets the Tailwind Mega Barbaracle wants
Resists WaterResists GrassImmune to FightingResists GroundHits Water super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Grass super-effectively with Brave Bird
Defensive glue (3)
Forretress
BugSteelCovers its Grass, Psychic, Steel and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Barbaracle resists its ExplosionMega Barbaracle resists its Self-DestructHits Water super-effectively with Zap CannonHits Grass super-effectively with Bug BuzzHits Ground super-effectively with Ice SpinnerHits Psychic super-effectively with Bug Buzz
Chimecho
PsychicCovers its Fighting and Psychic weaknesses
Mega Barbaracle resists its BoomburstMega Barbaracle resists its Self-DestructHits Water super-effectively with Energy BallHits Fighting super-effectively with Future SightHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallHits Psychic super-effectively with Shadow Ball
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Grass, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Barbaracle resists its Brutal SwingHits Water super-effectively with Thunder PunchHits Grass super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Ground super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul Play