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Nintendo Ability: Iron Barbs


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Iron Barbs

Categories: Damages the Foe
Pokémon with this Ability are covered in huge metal spikes that put the hurt on foes that try to hurt it; Pokémon that attack the bearer of this Ability with a physical contact move suffer damage equal to 12.5% (1/8th) of their max HP. This effect stacks with the Rocky Helmet item, together dealing about 29% (7/24ths) of the attacker's max HP in damage. This Ability is activated for every hit of multi-hit moves such as Fury Swipes and Double Kick.

Inflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact.

Main Examples:
FerroseedFerrothorn

Other Examples:
PorcupikeChromnium