Barboach

national dex #339 · gen 3BST 288 · water / ground
Barboach
WaterGround
#339 · gen 3
PROFILE
HP50
Atk48
Def43
SpA46
SpD41
Spe60
BST 288 · best Speed 60 · worst Sp. Def 41 · meters scale to 200

Barboach is weak to Grass (4x) and resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel and is immune to Electric.

Typing
WaterGround
AbilitiesOblivious, Anticipation, HydrationHIDDEN
Height, weight0.4 m / 1.9 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsWater2

Barboach base stats

BST 288 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP50
210304
Atk48
90214
Def43
81203
SpA46
87210
SpD41
78199
Spe60
112240
BST288
series max 720

Barboach weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Water / Ground dual typing
NOR1
FIR½
WAT1
ELE0
GRA4
ICE1
FIG1
POI½
GRO1
FLY1
PSY1
BUG1
ROC½
GHO1
DRA1
DAR1
STE½
FAI1
WEAK TO

Grass (4x)

RESISTS

Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

IMMUNE TO

Electric

Barboach abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
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

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Barboach evolution line

2 stages

Best Barboach moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
WaterHydro PumpSPEC110
GroundEarthquakePHYS100
GroundHigh HorsepowerPHYS95
WaterAqua TailPHYS90
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
NormalThrashPHYS120
PsychicFuture SightSPEC120
NormalDouble-EdgePHYS120
DragonOutragePHYS120

Barboach moves

56 moves available
Take DowneggThrasheggFlaileggSparkeggWater GunL1Mud-SlapL1RestL6SnoreL6Water PulseL12AmnesiaL18Aqua TailL24Muddy WaterL31EarthquakeL36Future SightL42FissureL48Take DownTM01Double-EdgeTM204Hydro PumpTM142SurfTM123Ice BeamTM135BlizzardTM143EarthquakeTM149WaterfallTM77SwiftTM32AmnesiaTM128RestTM85Rock SlideTM86SubstituteTM103ProtectTM07Mud-SlapTM05Icy WindTM34OutrageTM156SandstormTM51EndureTM47Sleep TalkTM70Rain DanceTM50Sunny DayTM49Future SightTM217WhirlpoolTM208FacadeTM25Helping HandTM130Rock TombTM36Muddy WaterTM209Mud ShotTM35Dragon DanceTM100Water PulseTM11Earth PowerTM133Zen HeadbuttTM59Stone EdgeTM150Stealth RockTM116BulldozeTM28High HorsepowerTM186Stomping TantrumTM84LiquidationTM110Tera BlastTM171Chilling WaterTM22
Barboach Pokédex entries(25 entries)
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.

BLACK

Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.

BLACK 2

Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.

DIAMOND

It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.

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

It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.

HEARTGOLD

BARBOACH uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.

LEAFGREEN

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SHIELD

It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.

SOULSILVER

BARBOACH uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.

SUN

Its two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey’s location.

SWORD

Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.

ULTRA MOON

Its whiskers are filled with nerves. They can sense smells and flavors just as a person’s nose or tongue would.

ULTRA SUN

Its entire body is gooey. When pecked at by bird Pokémon, it slips and slides its way to freedom.

WHITE

Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.

WHITE 2

Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.

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.

Barboach species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE190 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE58
GROWTH RATEMedium
EGG GROUPSWater2
EGG CYCLES5,120 steps (20 cycles)
HEIGHT0.4 m
WEIGHT1.9 kg
COLORGray
SHAPEFish
HABITATWaters-edge