Barboach
Barboach is a Water/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Whiskers Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 339 |
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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 № | 127 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 080 (Diamond/Pearl) 080 (Platinum) 040 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 132 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 093 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 113 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 228 (Sword/Shield) 137 (The Isle of Armor) 060 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 1 HP |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (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.
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. |
Moves learned by Barboach
Moves learnt by level up
Barboach learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield 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 in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Barboach egg moves page.
Moves learnt by TM
Barboach is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
35 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
36 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
45 | Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
52 | Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Barboach is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
16 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
45 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
51 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
84 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Barboach learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
6 | Mud Sport | Ground | — | — | |
6 | Water Sport | Water | — | — | |
9 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
13 | Mud Bomb | Ground | 65 | 85 | |
15 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Magnitude | Ground | — | 100 | |
25 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
25 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
28 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
32 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
35 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
39 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
44 | Fissure | Ground | — | 30 |
Egg moves
Barboach learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Barboach egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
Spark | Electric | 65 | 100 | |
Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 |
Move Tutor moves
Barboach can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Barboach is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
55 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
94 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
98 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Barboach can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | Generation 4 — TM | |
Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Barboach sprites
Where to find Barboach
Answers to Barboach questions
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Barboach |
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Japanese | ドジョッチ (Dojoach) |
German | Schmerbe |
French | Barloche |
Name origin
- barb
- a small spike
- loach
- a species of fish