Iron Barbs

Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

3 PokémonIntroduced in Gen 5

Added in Gen 5.

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In-depth effect
Pokémon
More from Gen 5

In-depth 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.

Pokémon with Iron Barbs (3)

More abilities from Gen 5

Other abilities introduced alongside Iron Barbs.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Sheer Force	30	Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Infiltrator	25	Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
Telepathy	25	Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Unnerve	25	Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Regenerator	23	Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Weak Armor	23	Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Overcoat	22	Protects against damage from weather.
Sap Sipper	19	Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

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