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Barboach

Abilities

ObliviousAnticipationHydration(Hidden)
Height: 0.4 m (1'04")
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Base Exp: 58
Base Stats
HP50
Atk48
Def43
SpA46
SpD41
Spe60
BST288
EV Yield: 1 HP
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
210304
Atk
90214
Def
81203
SpA
87210
SpD
78199
Spe
112240

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
III (Hoenn)
Color
Gray
Shape
Fish
Habitat
Waters Edge
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
190 (74.5%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Water2
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
58
EV Yield
1 HP
Height
0.4 m (1'04")
Weight
1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Water/Ground dual typing.

nor
fir½
wat
ele0
gra4
ice
fig
poi½
gro
fly
psy
bug
roc½
gho
dra
dar
ste½
fai
Weak to: Grass (4x)
Resists: Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Immune to: Electric
Abilities
Oblivious

Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.

Anticipation

Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

HydrationHidden Ability

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries20 entries

Generation VII

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.

Generation VIII

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.

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.

Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V, VI)

Generation III

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.

Generation IV

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 V

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 VI

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.

Moves (Gen 9)75 moves

Level Up

13 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Mud SlapSTABgroS20100%10
11Water GunSTABwatS40100%25
21AmnesiapsyN20
22Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
25Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15
31RestpsyN5
31SnorenorS50100%15
35Muddy WaterSTABwatS9085%10
35Aqua TailSTABwatP9090%10
39EarthquakeSTABgroP100100%10
43Future SightpsyS120100%10
43Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
48FissureSTABgroP30%5

TM / HM

42 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AmnesiapsyN20
BlizzardiceS11070%5
BulldozeSTABgroP60100%20
Chilling WaterSTABwatS50100%20
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Dragon DancedraN20
Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
EarthquakeSTABgroP100100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Future SightpsyS120100%10
Helping HandnorN20
High HorsepowerSTABgroP9595%10
Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
Mud ShotSTABgroS5595%15
Mud SlapSTABgroS20100%10
Muddy WaterSTABwatS9085%10
OutragedraP120100%10
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock TombrocP6095%15
SandstormrocN10
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Stealth RockrocN20
Stomping TantrumSTABgroP75100%10
Stone EdgerocP10080%5
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SurfSTABwatS90100%15
SwiftnorS6020
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
WaterfallSTABwatP80100%15
WhirlpoolSTABwatS3585%15
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15

Egg Moves

10 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Dragon DancedraN20
Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
FlailnorP100%15
Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
Mud ShotSTABgroS5595%15
Muddy WaterSTABwatS9085%10
SparkeleP65100%20
Take DownnorP9085%20
ThrashnorP120100%10
WhirlpoolSTABwatS3585%15

Move Tutor

10 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aqua TailSTABwatP9090%10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
EndurenorN10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Mud SlapSTABgroS20100%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
SubstitutenorN10
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
Pokedex Numbers
National#339
Hoenn#127
Sinnoh#080
Sinnoh (Pt)#080
Kalos Mountain#040
Hoenn (ORAS)#132
Alola (SM)#093
Melemele#093
Akala#036
Poni#043
Alola (USUM)#113
Melemele (USUM)#113
Akala (USUM)#036
Poni (USUM)#055
Galar#228
Isle of Armor#137
Crown Tundra#060
Hisui#097
Paldea#168
Kitakami#162
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

watHydro Pump110 powS
groEarthquake100 powP
groHigh Horsepower95 powP
watMuddy Water90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

psyFuture Sight120 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
draOutrage120 powP
iceBlizzard110 powS
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About Barboach

Barboach is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud. Barboach stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Barboach Base Stats

Barboach has a base stat total of 288, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Speed at 60 (average), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 41 (below average). Barboach is average speed with a base Speed of 60.

Barboach Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Water and Ground-type, Barboach is weak to Grass (4x)-type moves, resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Barboach 1 weakness, 4 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Barboach Abilities

Barboach's abilities include Oblivious, Anticipation, Hydration. Oblivious prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.. Anticipation notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move. Its Hidden Ability is Hydration, which cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Barboach Moves & Learnset

Barboach can learn 75 moves in Generation 9, including 13 by leveling up, 42 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Barboach can learn Future Sight (Psychic), Double Edge (Normal), Outrage (Dragon).

Training Barboach

Barboach has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Barboach yields 1 HP EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Barboach belongs to the Water2 egg group. Barboach is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Barboach → Whiscash).

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