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Barboach #0338 Solrock #0340 Whiscash

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Barboach is a Water/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Barboach

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0339
Type	Water Ground
Species	Whiskers Pokémon
Height	0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight	1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Abilities	1. Oblivious2. AnticipationHydration (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
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
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Barboach.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	0	4	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½	½

Evolution chart

#0339 Barboach Water · Ground (Level 30)#0340 Whiscash Water · Ground

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.
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.
FireRedLeafGreen	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.
HeartGoldSoulSilver	BARBOACH uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 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

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

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.
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.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Flail	Normal		—	100
Spark	Electric		65	100
Take Down	Normal		90	85
Thrash	Normal		120	100

Moves learnt by TM

Barboach is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
05	Mud-Slap	Ground		20	100
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
11	Water Pulse	Water		60	100
22	Chilling Water	Water		50	100
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
28	Bulldoze	Ground		60	100
32	Swift	Normal		60	∞
34	Icy Wind	Ice		55	95
35	Mud Shot	Ground		55	95
36	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
51	Sandstorm	Rock		—	—
59	Zen Headbutt	Psychic		80	90
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
77	Waterfall	Water		80	100
84	Stomping Tantrum	Ground		75	100
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
86	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
100	Dragon Dance	Dragon		—	—
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
110	Liquidation	Water		85	100
116	Stealth Rock	Rock		—	—
123	Surf	Water		90	100
128	Amnesia	Psychic		—	—
130	Helping Hand	Normal		—	—
133	Earth Power	Ground		90	100
135	Ice Beam	Ice		90	100
142	Hydro Pump	Water		110	80
143	Blizzard	Ice		110	70
149	Earthquake	Ground		100	100
150	Stone Edge	Rock		100	80
156	Outrage	Dragon		120	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
186	High Horsepower	Ground		95	95
204	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
208	Whirlpool	Water		35	85
209	Muddy Water	Water		90	85
217	Future Sight	Psychic		120	100

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Barboach sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal
Shiny						—	—

• See all Barboach sprites

Where to find Barboach

RubySapphire	Route 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road
FireRedLeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Route 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road
DiamondPearl	Route 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path
Platinum	Route 205, 210, 225, 227, 228, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Breed Whiscash
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus
XY	Route 14, 19
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Route 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Scorched Slab, Victory Road
SunMoon	Seaward Cave, Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Vast Poni Canyon
Ultra SunUltra Moon	Seaward Cave, Paniola Town, Royal Avenue, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Vast Poni Canyon
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
SwordShield	South Lake Miloch, Slumbering Weald, Motostoke, North Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Galar Mine No. 2, Brawlers' Cave, Soothing Wetlands, Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Roaring-Sea Caves, Ballimere Lake
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Route 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path, Fountainspring Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern
Legends: Arceus	Gapejaw Bog, Lake Valor, Wayward Cave
ScarletViolet	Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area Three), Glaseado Mountain
Legends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Barboach questions

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Other languages

English	Barboach
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
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 #0338 Solrock #0340 Whiscash