Sticky Barb is an item in the “Bad held items” category (Items). It costs ₽4000.
In-game descriptions
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum | A hold item that damages the holder on every turn. It may latch on to foes that touch the holder. |
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| HeartGold / SoulSilver | A held item that damages the holder on every turn. It may latch on to foes that touch the holder. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | A held item that damages the holder on every turn. It may latch on to foes and allies that touch the holder. |
| X / Y · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It damages the holder every turn and may latch on to Pokémon that touch the holder. |
Where to find it
Not placed on the atlas maps (so far: Red/Blue and Generation 3).
Sources : PokeAPI (items, item_flavor_text, machines) · atlas · pokeemerald species_info.h