When a Pokémon with Iron Barbs is hit by a move that makes contact, the attacker receives damage equal to 1⁄8 of their maximum HP.
Multi-hit moves (e.g. DoubleSlap) activate Iron Barbs for each strike.
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | Inflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact. |
| X Y O.Ruby A.Sapphire | Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact. |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact with iron barbs. |
| Sword Shield B.Diamond S.Pearl | Inflicts damage on the attacker upon contact with iron barbs. |
| English | Iron Barbs |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Punta Acero |
| Italian | Spineferrate |
| Japanese | てつのトゲ (Tetsu no Toge) |
| German | Eisenstachel |
| French | Épine de Fer |