Barboach • Unova Pokédex

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Barboach

Barboach
Sprite of Barboach in Pokémon HOME

Barboach's Type

WATER
GROUND

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.
GRASS
½
FIRE
POISON
ROCK
STEEL
immune
ELECTRIC

Barboach's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Barboach evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Barboach
Barboach
starting form
Whiscash
Whiscash
at level 30

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.
Stats at
level 100
0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
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

Fishing Rod Encounters
20% Lv. 45-47

Motostoke

Fishing Rod Encounters
10% Lv. 7-11

Galar Mine No. 2

Fishing Rod Encounters
55% Lv. 20-24

South Lake Miloch

Fishing Rod Encounters
9% Lv. 11-13
Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
5% 25% 10% 60% 60% 10% 5% 60% 25%
Lv. 41-44 Lv. 41-44 Lv. 41-44 Lv. 41-44 Lv. 41-44 Lv. 41-44 Lv. 41-44 Lv. 41-44 Lv. 41-44

North Lake Miloch

Fishing Rod Encounters
40% Lv. 14-16
Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
5% 10% 60% 5% 60% -- 5% 60% 25%
Lv. 42-45 Lv. 42-45 Lv. 42-45 Lv. 42-45 Lv. 42-45 Lv. 42-45 Lv. 42-45 Lv. 42-45

Stony Wilderness

Random Encounters
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
-- -- 40% -- -- -- -- -- --
Lv. 26-28

Soothing Wetlands

Fishing Rod Encounters
40% Lv. 13-18

Giant's Bed

Fishing Rod Encounters
20% Lv. 60-65
Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
33% 33% 33% 33% 33% 25% 25% 100% 33%
Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65

Giant's Foot

Fishing Rod Encounters
20% Lv. 60-65
Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
33% 33% 33% 33% 33% 25% 25% 100% 33%
Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65

Ballimere Lake

Fishing Rod Encounters
20% Lv. 60-65
Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
27% 27% 27% 27% 27% 20% -- -- 27%
Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65

Brawlers' Cave

Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Any Weather
50% Lv. 40-45

Roaring-Sea Caves

Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 20% 20% 100% 25%
Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65 Lv. 60-65

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.
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