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No. 0339 · Generation III · Hoenn

Barboach

The Whiskers Pokémon

TL;DR. Barboach is a water/ground-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 288. 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.

Water Ground

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.

Height0.4 m
Weight1.9 kg
AbilitiesOblivious, Anticipation
HiddenHydration
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 288. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50
Attack 48
Defense 43
Sp. Attack 46
Sp. Defense 41
Speed 60
Total288
288 base stat total, the 903rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 204th among Water-types.
60 base Speed, Barboach's strongest stat, ranking 114th of 220 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Barboach in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Barboach reaches 819 CP at level 40 and 937 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack93
GO Defense82
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)819
Max CP (L50)925
Best buddy (L51)937
Raid catch CP 427–468 (L20). Weather boosted 534–585 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Barboach.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Barboach, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Barboach?

Barboach is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Barboach weak to?

Barboach takes 4× damage from Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.

What is Barboach resistant to?

Barboach is immune to Electric. It also resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel.

How does Barboach evolve?

Barboach evolves into Whiscash (Level 30).

What generation is Barboach from?

Barboach was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0339.

What are Barboach's base stats?

Barboach has HP 50, Attack 48, Defense 43, Special Attack 46, Special Defense 41, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 288.

What are Barboach's abilities?

Barboach can have the abilities Oblivious, Anticipation, plus the Hidden Ability Hydration.

Is Barboach legendary or mythical?

No. Barboach is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Barboach's best stat?

Barboach's highest base stat is Speed at 60, which ranks 114th of 220 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Barboach good?

Barboach has a base stat total of 288, the 903rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 204th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Barboach →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Barboach as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Barboach in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Barboach in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Barboach in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Barboach in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Barboach in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Barboach 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Barboach is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Grass
½× Resists
Fire Poison Rock Steel
0× Immune to
Electric
Comparison

Barboach vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 220 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Barboach Water avg Difference
HP 50 71 -21
Attack 48 77 -29
Defense 43 77 -34
Special Attack 46 67 -21
Special Defense 41 68 -27
Speed 60 64 -4
Total 288 424 -136
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Game appearances

Barboach appears in 31 games.

Every mainline release where Barboach is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Barboach in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 16 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl
Celestic TownEterna CityGreat Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 6MT Coronet 1F Route 207MT Coronet 4FMT Coronet B1fOreburgh Gate B1fRavaged PathSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CitySinnoh Route 227Sinnoh Route 228
Platinum
Eterna CityGreat Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6MT Coronet 1F Route 207MT Coronet 4FMT Coronet B1fOreburgh Gate B1fRavaged PathSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 225Sinnoh Route 227Sinnoh Route 228
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Hoenn Route 111Hoenn Route 114Hoenn Route 120Hoenn Victory Road B2fMeteor FallsMeteor Falls B1fMeteor Falls BackMeteor Falls Backsmall Room
Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Icirrus CityMoor OF IcirrusUnova Route 8
X, Y
Kalos Route 14Kalos Route 19
Sun, Moon
Paniola TownPoni GauntletPoni MeadowSeaward CaveVast Poni Canyon Northwest
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Paniola TownPoni GauntletPoni MeadowRoyal AvenueSeaward CaveVast Poni Canyon Northwest
Pokémon anime

Barboach appears in 5 episodes.

From HZ071 (2024-11-01) through JN063 (2021-04-23).

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Barboach cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.