Barboach • Unova Pokédex
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Barboach

Barboach's Type
Barboach's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 339
- Galar #
- 228
- Armor #
- 137
- Crown #
- 60
- Sinnoh #
- 80
Barboach's Base Stats
- HP:
- 50
- Attack:
- 48
- Defense:
- 43
- Sp. Atk:
- 46
- Sp. Def:
- 41
- Speed:
- 60
- Total:
- 288
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 1'4" (0.4m)
- Weight:
- 4.2 lbs. (1.9 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Water 2
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 1 HP
- Base EXP:
- 58
- Catch Rate:
- 190
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Barboach's Abilities
Here are what abilities Barboach can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Oblivious
- Barboach cannot become infatuated and is not affected by Captivate or Taunt.
- Anticipation
- Barboach shudders when sent out if any Pokémon has a super-effective, OHKO, or exploding move.
- Hydration
- Heals all major status conditions affecting Barboach after each turn while the weather is rainy.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Barboach's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 4×
- ½
- immune
Barboach's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Barboach can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Barboach's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Barboach's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Barboach's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Barboach is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Barboach is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
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Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
HP | 210 | 241 | 273 | 304 | 50 |
Attack | 101 | 132 | 164 | 195 | 48 |
Defense | 91 | 122 | 154 | 185 | 43 |
Sp. Atk | 97 | 128 | 160 | 191 | 46 |
Sp. Def | 87 | 118 | 150 | 181 | 41 |
Speed | 125 | 156 | 188 | 219 | 60 |
Total | 288 |
Where to Find Barboach
If you're looking for where to find Barboach, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Barboach in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Barboach in the Wild
Slumbering Weald
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Motostoke
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Galar Mine No. 2
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South Lake Miloch
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5% | 25% | 10% | 60% | 60% | 10% | 5% | 60% | 25% |
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North Lake Miloch
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5% | 10% | 60% | 5% | 60% | -- | 5% | 60% | 25% |
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Stony Wilderness
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-- | -- | 40% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Soothing Wetlands
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40% |
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Giant's Bed
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33% | 33% | 33% | 33% | 33% | 25% | 25% | 100% | 33% |
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Giant's Foot
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33% | 33% | 33% | 33% | 33% | 25% | 25% | 100% | 33% |
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Ballimere Lake
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27% | 27% | 27% | 27% | 27% | 20% | -- | -- | 27% |
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Brawlers' Cave
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Roaring-Sea Caves
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25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 20% | 20% | 100% | 25% |
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Pokédex Entries for Barboach
Generation 5 Pokédex Entries
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.
Generation 4 Pokédex Entries
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.
Generation 3 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.
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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.