Pokémechanics
Sword & Shield

#688Binacle

Binacle as it appears in Sword & ShieldShiny Binacle as it appears in Sword & Shield
Species
Two-Handed Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
120
Growth
Medium
Height
0.5 m
Weight
31.0 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
20
Base friendship
70

Binacle

Sword
After two Binacle find a suitably sized rock, they adhere themselves to it and live together. They cooperate to gather food during high tide.
Shield
If the two don’t work well together, both their offense and defense fall apart. Without good teamwork, they won’t survive.

Base stats

EVs: +1 Attack

HP42
Attack52
Defense67
Sp. Atk39
Sp. Def56
Speed50
Total306

Abilities

Tough Claws
Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.
Sniper
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Pickpocket (hidden)
Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Locations

Sword
Max Raid
Dusty BowlLv 15-3040%
Giant's MirrorLv 25-3020%
Giant's SeatLv 15-30100%
North Lake MilochLv 15-3080%
Rolling FieldsLv 15-3090%
South Lake MilochLv 15-3080%
Stony WildernessLv 15-3090%
West Lake AxewellLv 25-3020%
Overworld
Galar Mine No. 2Lv 20-2415%
Walking
Bridge FieldLv 26-60100%
Motostoke RiverbankLv 26-6060%
Shield
Max Raid
Dusty BowlLv 15-3040%
Giant's MirrorLv 25-3020%
Giant's SeatLv 15-3080%
North Lake MilochLv 15-3080%
Rolling FieldsLv 15-2035%
South Lake MilochLv 15-3080%
Stony WildernessLv 15-2035%
West Lake AxewellLv 25-3020%
Walking
Bridge FieldLv 26-60100%
Motostoke RiverbankLv 26-6060%
Isle of Armor (Sword)
Max Raid
Challenge BeachLv 15-3065%
Fields of HonorLv 15-3065%
Insular SeaLv 15-3065%
Loop LagoonLv 15-3065%
Stepping-Stone SeaLv 25-4045%
Workout SeaLv 25-4045%
Isle of Armor (Shield)
Max Raid
Challenge BeachLv 15-3065%
Fields of HonorLv 15-3065%
Insular SeaLv 15-3065%
Loop LagoonLv 15-3065%
Stepping-Stone SeaLv 25-4045%
Workout SeaLv 25-4045%
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Trade from Sword, Shield
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Trade from Sword, Shield

Damage taken

  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.25
  • x1
  • x4
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
1Scratch
Physical
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
4Withdraw
Status
--
--
40
--
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.
8Water Gun
Special
40
100
25
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
12Fury Cutter
Physical
40
95
20
--
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
16Fury Swipes
Physical
18
80
15
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
20Ancient Power
Special
60
100
5
10
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
24Rock Polish
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.
28Slash
Physical
70
100
20
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
32Hone Claws
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.
36Razor Shell
Physical
75
95
10
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
40Shell Smash
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
44Cross Chop
Physical
100
80
5
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Night Slash
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
Sand Attack
Status
--
100
15
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Switcheroo
Status
--
100
10
--
User and target swap items.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM15Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM16Screech
Status
--
85
40
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.
TM19Safeguard
Status
--
--
25
--
Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
TM21Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM22Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM23Thief
Physical
60
100
25
--
Takes the target’s item.
TM24Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM25Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM27Icy Wind
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM31Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM32Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM33Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM37Beat Up
Physical
--
100
10
--
Hits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.
TM39Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM41Helping Hand
Status
--
--
20
--
Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.
TM43Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM48Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM53Mud Shot
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM54Rock Blast
Physical
25
90
10
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM57Payback
Physical
50
100
10
--
Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
TM58Assurance
Physical
60
100
10
--
Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.
TM59Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM65Shadow Claw
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM76Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM81Bulldoze
Physical
60
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM83Razor Shell
Physical
75
95
10
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TM94False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
TR00Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TR04Surf
Special
90
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
TR05Ice Beam
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR06Blizzard
Special
110
70
5
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR10Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TR20Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TR22Sludge Bomb
Special
90
100
10
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TR26Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TR27Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TR35Uproar
Special
90
100
10
--
Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
TR37Taunt
Status
--
100
20
--
For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
TR46Iron Defense
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.
TR57Poison Jab
Physical
80
100
20
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TR60X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TR75Stone Edge
Physical
100
80
5
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TR76Stealth Rock
Status
--
--
20
--
Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
TR77Grass Knot
Special
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TR78Sludge Wave
Special
95
100
10
10
Has a chance to poison the target.
TR84Scald
Special
80
100
15
30
Has a chance to burn the target.
TR98Liquidation
Physical
85
100
10
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Other generations

X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon