Held itemsFling power: 70
Poison Barb
Effect
An item to be held by a Pokémon. This small, poisonous barb boosts the power of Poison-type moves.
Detailed mechanics
Activation conditions and exact figures that the in-game description leaves out. Taken from the Pokémon Showdown simulator source code (MIT), newest first; periods with identical mechanics are grouped.
- Pokémon Champions · Gen 4–9
The power of its Poison-type moves is multiplied by 1.2.
Pokémon that hold this in battle
VGC 20262026-09
AmoongussPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
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Destiny KnotFAQ
What does Poison Barb do?
An item to be held by a Pokémon. This small, poisonous barb boosts the power of Poison-type moves. Exact mechanics (Pokémon Champions · Gen 4–9): The power of its Poison-type moves is multiplied by 1.2.
Which Pokémon hold Poison Barb?
In VGC 2026 usage for 2026-09: Amoonguss 1.2%.
What is Poison Barb's Fling power?
Flinging it deals 70 base power damage.