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'''Iron Barbs''' (Japanese: '''てつのトゲ''' ''Steel Thorns'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. Only two [[Pokémon]] have this Ability, both in the same [[evolution]]ary line.
'''Iron Barbs''' (Japanese: '''てつのトゲ''' ''Steel Thorns'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. Prior to [[Generation VII]], it was the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Ferroseed}} and {{p|Ferrothorn}}.


==Effect==
==Effect==
===In battle===
===In battle===
When a Pokémon with Iron Barbs is hit with a move that makes [[contact]], the attacker loses 1/8 of its own maximum {{stat|HP}}, after all turn-based damage is dealt. If the user is holding a [[Rocky Helmet]] the damage will stack (dealing 7/24 of the attacker's maximum HP). The damage will repeat for [[multi-strike move]]s such as {{m|Fury Swipes}} and {{m|Gear Grind}}. If Iron Barbs causes both the user and the attacker to faint, then the attacker will faint first.
When a Pokémon with this Ability is hit by a move that makes [[contact]], the attacking Pokémon loses 1/8 of its own maximum {{stat|HP}}. If Iron Barbs causes both the Pokémon with this Ability and the attacking Pokémon to faint, then the attacking Pokémon will faint first.
 
If a Pokémon with this Ability is hit by a [[multi-strike move]] that makes contact (such as {{m|Fury Swipes}}), each hit will activate this Ability.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
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{{Ability/head|Steel}}
{{Ability/head|Steel}}
{{Ability/entry|597|Ferroseed|Grass|Steel|Iron Barbs|None|None}}
{{Ability/entry|597|Ferroseed|Grass|Steel|Iron Barbs|None|None}}
{{Ability/entry|598|Ferrothorn|Grass|Steel|Iron Barbs|None|None}}
{{Ability/entry|598|Ferrothorn|Grass|Steel|Iron Barbs|None|Anticipation}}
{{Ability/entry|777|Togedemaru|Electric|Steel|Iron Barbs|Lightning Rod|Sturdy}}
{{Ability/foot|Steel}}
{{Ability/foot|Steel}}


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=鐵刺 ''{{tt|Titchi|Iron Barbs}}''
|zh_cmn=鐵刺 / 铁刺 ''{{tt|Tiěcì|Iron Barbs}}''
|fr=Épine de Fer
|fr=Épine de Fer
|de=Eisenstachel
|de=Eisenstachel
|it=Spineferrate
|it=Spineferrate
|ko=철가시 ''Cheol Gasi''
|pt=Espinhos de Ferro
|ru=Желзные Шипы ''Zhelzyye Shipy''
|es=Punta Acero
|es=Punta Acero
|pt=Espinhos de Ferro
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[[Category:Abilities that activate on contact]]
[[Category:Abilities that activate upon taking damage]]


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[[fr:Épine de Fer (talent)]]
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[[zh:铁刺荆棘（特性）]]
[[zh:铁刺（特性）]]

Revision as of 21:31, 20 November 2016

Iron Barbs てつのトゲ
Steel Thorns
Flavor text
Generation V
Inflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact.
Generation VI
Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact.
Generation VII
Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact with iron barbs.
Generation VIII
Currently unknown
Generation IX
Currently unknown

Iron Barbs (Japanese: てつのトゲ Steel Thorns) is an Ability introduced in Generation V. Prior to Generation VII, it was the signature Ability of Ferroseed and Ferrothorn.

Effect

In battle

When a Pokémon with this Ability is hit by a move that makes contact, the attacking Pokémon loses 1/8 of its own maximum HP. If Iron Barbs causes both the Pokémon with this Ability and the attacking Pokémon to faint, then the attacking Pokémon will faint first.

If a Pokémon with this Ability is hit by a multi-strike move that makes contact (such as Fury Swipes), each hit will activate this Ability.

Outside of battle

Iron Barbs has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Iron Barbs

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
0597 Ferroseed Ferroseed
 Grass Steel Iron Barbs None None
0598 Ferrothorn Ferrothorn
 Grass Steel Iron Barbs None Anticipation
0777 Togedemaru Togedemaru
 Electric Steel Iron Barbs Lightning Rod Sturdy
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
  • For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 鐵刺 Titchi
Mandarin 鐵刺 / 铁刺 Tiěcì
France Flag.png French Épine de Fer
Germany Flag.png German Eisenstachel
Italy Flag.png Italian Spineferrate
South Korea Flag.png Korean 철가시 Cheol Gasi
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Espinhos de Ferro
Russia Flag.png Russian Желзные Шипы Zhelzyye Shipy
Spain Flag.png Spanish Punta Acero


Variations of the Ability Rough Skin
Rough Skin • Iron Barbs
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