Binacle

Binacle (Pokédex #0688) is a Rock/Water-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 6. It is officially classified as the Two-Handed Pokémon. Two Binacle live together on one rock. When they fight, one of them will move to a different rock.

As a Rock/Water-type POKEMON, Binacle has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Grass — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Electric, Fighting, Ground moves. It resists Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying moves, taking only half damage from them.

Binacle's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 306 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 42 · ATK 52 · DEF 67 · SP.ATK 39 · SP.DEF 56 · SPD 50. Its standout stat is DEF (67), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Tough claws, Sniper, Pickpocket, with Pickpocket as its hidden ability.

Binacle stands 0.5 m (20") tall and weighs 31.0 kg (68.3 lbs). Capture rate: 120/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Water3.

Binacle is part of the Binacle → Barbaracle evolution line (2-stage). Binacle is the base form and can evolve into Barbaracle via Level 39.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Barbaracle. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.