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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 288. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Barboach first appeared on August 23, 2019, during Water Festival 2019.
- Barboach
- Whiscash by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 18 to Aug 24, 2022, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 to Aug 24, 2022 | 1-star | 2022 Pokémon World Championships |
| Jul 31 to Aug 10, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Barboach is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Barboach appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Barboach is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Barboach.
Every main-series game Barboach is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Two, Area Four, Area Five
- WildEast Province: Area Three, Tagtree Thicket
- WildWest Province: Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★)
- WildFellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Crystal Pool (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildStony Wilderness
- WildMotostoke, Galar Mine No. 2, Slumbering Weald (Fishing)
- WildNorth Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch (Surfing and fishing)
- RaidBridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Rolling Fields, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
- WildSoothing Wetlands (Fishing) (The Isle of Armor)
- WildBrawlers' Cave (Surfing) (The Isle of Armor)
- WildRoaring-Sea Caves (Surfing) (The Crown Tundra)
- WildGiant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Surfing and fishing) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Good Rod)
- WildGrand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining Strength)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog and nearby, near Ursa's Ring, near Droning Meadow, Lake Valor, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Wayward Cave
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildPaniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, Vast Poni Canyon (Fishing)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPaniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, Vast Poni Canyon (Fishing)
- In-game tradeTrade Tentacool at Royal Avenue
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 14, Route 19 (Good Rod)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road, Scorched Slab (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Good Rod)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 210, 225, 227, 228, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Good Rod)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Super Rod in Marshland with 4 Waterside points, and with 5 Waterside points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Fishing)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Barboach appears in 5 episodes.
From AG110 (2005-01-13) through HZ071 (2024-11-01).
TCG Pocket appearances
Barboach in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Barboach
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.