Barboach
Barboach is a Water/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0339 |
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| Type | Water Ground |
| Species | Whiskers Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Oblivious 2. Anticipation Hydration (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0127 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0080 (Diamond/Pearl) 0080 (Platinum) 0040 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0132 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0093 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0113 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0228 (Sword/Shield) 0080 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0097 (Legends: Arceus) 0168 (Scarlet/Violet) 0137 (The Isle of Armor) 0060 (The Crown Tundra) 0162 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 HP |
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| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 58 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 2 |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 48 | 90 | 214 | |
| Defense | 43 | 81 | 203 | |
| Sp. Atk | 46 | 87 | 210 | |
| Sp. Def | 41 | 78 | 199 | |
| Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Total | 288 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Barboach changes
- In Generation 3, Barboach does not have the Anticipation ability.
- In Generations 3-4, Barboach has a base experience yield of 92.
- In Generations 3-7, Barboach has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | BARBOACH’s sensitive whiskers serve as a superb radar system. This POKéMON hides in mud, leaving only its two whiskers exposed while it waits for prey to come along. |
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| Sapphire | BARBOACH’s body is covered with a slimy film. If a foe grabs it, this POKéMON just slips out of the enemy’s grip. This POKéMON grows weak if the slimy coating dries up. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body. |
| Emerald | Its body is covered with a slimy film. The film acts as a barrier to prevent germs in muddy water from entering the BARBOACH’s body. |
| Diamond | It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed. |
| Pearl | Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water. |
| Platinum | Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
BARBOACH uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud. |
| X | It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed. |
| Y | Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water. |
| Omega Ruby | Barboach’s sensitive whiskers serve as a superb radar system. This Pokémon hides in mud, leaving only its two whiskers exposed while it waits for prey to come along. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Barboach’s body is covered with a slimy film. If a foe grabs it, this Pokémon just slips out of the enemy’s grip. This Pokémon grows weak if the slimy coating dries up. |
| Sun | Its two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey’s location. |
| Moon | Its slippery body is hard to grasp, so much so that there are festivals where people compete to see how many they can catch barehanded. |
| Ultra Sun | Its entire body is gooey. When pecked at by bird Pokémon, it slips and slides its way to freedom. |
| Ultra Moon | Its whiskers are filled with nerves. They can sense smells and flavors just as a person’s nose or tongue would. |
| Sword | Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud. |
| Shield | It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed. |
| Shining Pearl | Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water. |
| Legends: Arceus | Makes its home in swamps with murky water. The poor visibility hides this Pokémon from predators, and the slime on its body makes grasping it difficult. |
| Scarlet | Its two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey’s location. |
| Violet | It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body. |
Moves learned by Barboach
Moves learnt by level up
Barboach does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Barboach does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Barboach cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Barboach learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 6 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 6 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 12 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 24 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 31 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| 36 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 42 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 48 | Fissure | Ground | — | 30 |
Egg moves
Barboach learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Barboach gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Barboach is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Barboach sprites
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Where to find Barboach
Answers to Barboach questions
Other languages
| English | Barboach |
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| Japanese | ドジョッチ (Dojoach) |
| German | Schmerbe |
| French | Barloche |
| Italian | Barboach |
| Spanish | Barboach |
| Korean | 미꾸리 (mikkuri) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 泥泥鳅 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 泥泥鰍 |
| English |
Whiskers Pokémon |
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| Japanese | ひげうおポケモン |
| German | Bartelfisch-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Barbillon |
| Italian | Pokémon Baffetti |
| Spanish | Pokémon Bigotudo |
| Korean | 수염물고기포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 须鱼宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鬚魚寶可夢 |
Name origin
- barb
- a small spike
- loach
- a species of fish

