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 | |
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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 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:
Moves learnt by level up
Barboach learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
6 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Mud Bomb | Ground | 65 | 85 | |
18 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
25 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
34 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
43 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 |
Barboach sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | |||||||
Shiny | — | — |
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