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#0688 Binacle

Binacle artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
RockWater
Abilities
Tough ClawsPhysical move power is increased by 30%.SniperIn addition to the original critical-hit damage increase, critical-hit rate is raised by one stage.
Hidden ability
PickpocketSteals the item of a foe that makes contact.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Water 3
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
1 Attack
Binacle’s base stats
HP42
Attack52
Defense67
Sp. Atk39
Sp. Def56
Speed50
Total306

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59
Where to find Binacle in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Vermilion City1015%

Evolution

Evolves into Barbaracle at Lv 25.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Binacle’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1ScratchNormalPhysical4010035Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage. Lowers its accuracy by 1 stage.
4WithdrawWaterStatus——40The user withdraws into its shell to toughen its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
8Water GunWaterSpecial4010025Blasts the target with water. Does not burn the target.
12Fury CutterBugPhysical4010015Slashes the target twice with a scythe, claw, or similar weapon.
16Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015The foe is raked with sharp claws 2 to 5 times in quick succession.
20Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005The user attacks with the power of its whole body. 10% chance to raise all its stats by 1 stage.
24Rock PolishRockStatus——20The user polishes its body to reduce drag. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
28SlashNormalPhysical7010020The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
32Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15The user sharpens its claws. Raises its Attack and accuracy by 1 stage.
36Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510The user slashes with sharp shells. It may lower the foe’s Defense.
40Shell SmashNormalStatus——15The user breaks its shell. Its Defense and Sp. Def fall, but Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed sharply rise.
44Cross ChopFightingPhysical1001005Slashes the target with both arms in a cross shape. Has a high critical-hit ratio.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Binacle can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM12TauntDarkStatus—10020The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled.
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus——20The user polishes its body to reduce drag. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM76Stealth RockRockStatus——20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM101ScaldWaterSpecial8010015Scalds the target with boiling water. May burn the target.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
TM122LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010Strikes the target with water power. May lower the target’s Defense.
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water.

Move tutors

Moves Binacle can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Shell SmashNormalStatus——15The user breaks its shell. Its Defense and Sp. Def fall, but Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed sharply rise.

Egg moves

Binacle’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Sand AttackGroundStatus—10015Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.
SwitcherooDarkStatus—10010The user trades held items with the foe faster than the eye can follow.

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