Sticky Barb

Sticky Barb is a held item in the Pokémon series known for its unique and strategic effects in battle. When a Pokémon holds a Sticky Barb, it will suffer damage equal to 1/8th of its maximum HP at the end of each turn. However, the Sticky Barb's primary strategic application lies in its ability to transfer to an opponent's Pokémon under certain conditions.

If a Pokémon holding a Sticky Barb uses a contact move, or if it is hit by a contact move from an opponent, there is a chance that the Sticky Barb will be transferred to the Pokémon making contact. This can disrupt the opponent's strategy by subjecting their Pokémon to the same ongoing damage, effectively leveraging the item as a form of passive offense.

Some interesting nuances and strategies include:

1. Trick or Switcheroo: Moves like Trick or Switcheroo can directly give the Sticky Barb to an opponent, providing a tactical method to force harmful effects onto a specific target, potentially neutralizing items like Leftovers

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.

Short Effect: 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.

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.

Fling Information

Fling Power: 80

• Cost 4000
• Category Bad Held Items
• Attributes
  Holdable Holdable Active