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Sticky Barb

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Summary

Held: Holder takes 1/8 (12.5%) its max HP at the end of each turn. When the holder is hit by a contact move, the attacking Pokémon takes 1/8 its max HP in damage and receive the item if not holding one.

Stats

Cost
4000 Pokédollars
Flags
  • Can be held by a Pokémon
  • Usable by a Pokémon when held

Effect

Held: Damaged the holder for 1/8 its max HP. When the holder is struck by a contact move, damages the attacker for 1/8 its max HP; if the attacker is not holding an item, it will take this item.

Flavor

Flavor text

Generation 4
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

A hold item that damages the holder on every turn. It may latch on to foes that touch the holder.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

A held item that damages the holder on every turn. It may latch on to foes that touch the holder.

Generation 5
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

A held item that damages the holder on every turn. It may latch on to foes and allies that touch the holder.

Generation 6
X, Y

An item to be held by a Pokémon. It damages the holder every turn and may latch on to Pokémon that touch the holder.

Generation 7
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

An item to be held by a Pokémon. It damages the holder every turn and may latch on to Pokémon that touch the holder.

Foreign names

Japanese
くっつきバリ (kuttsukibari)
くっつきバリ
Korean
끈적끈적바늘
Chinese
附著針
附着针
French
Piquants
German
Klettdorn
Spanish
Toxiestrella
Italian
Vischiopunta

Held by wild Pokémon

Generation 4 Generation 5 X, Y
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Generation 7 Pokémon Type Ability Gender Egg Group HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd Total
5% 5% 5% 5% Cacnea Grass Sand Veil
Water Absorb
½ male, ½ female Grass
Human-Like
50 85 40 85 40 35 335
5% 5% 5% 5% Cacturne Grass Dark Sand Veil
Water Absorb
½ male, ½ female Grass
Human-Like
70 115 60 115 60 55 475
5% 5% 5% Ferroseed Grass Steel Iron Barbs ½ male, ½ female Grass
Mineral
44 50 91 24 86 10 305
5% 5% 5% Ferrothorn Grass Steel Iron Barbs
Anticipation
½ male, ½ female Grass
Mineral
74 94 131 54 116 20 489

4 Pokémon

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