Barboach #0339
| Typing | WaterGround |
| Abilities | Oblivious - Ability 1 Anticipation - Ability 2 Hydration - Hidden |
| Classification | The Whiskers Pokémon |
| National ID | #0339 |
| Regional ID | #0162 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 50 | 110—157 | |
| Attack | 48 | 47—110 | |
| Defense | 43 | 43—104 | |
| Sp. Attack | 46 | 45—107 | |
| Sp. Defense | 41 | 41—102 | |
| Speed | 60 | 58—123 | |
| Total | 288 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 2 |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00% 50.00% |
| Height | 0.4 m (1'4") |
| Weight | 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.) |
Battle Information
Pokédex Entries
"Its two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey’s location." "It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body." | |
"Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud." "It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body." | |
"It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed." "Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water." | |
"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." | |
"Its two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey’s location." "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." | |
"Its entire body is gooey. When pecked at by bird Pokémon, it slips and slides its way to freedom." "Its whiskers are filled with nerves. They can sense smells and flavors just as a person’s nose or tongue would." | |
"It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed." "Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water." | |
"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." "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." | |
"It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed." "Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water." | |
"Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud." | |
"BARBOACH uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things." | |
"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 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." | |
"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." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 6 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 6 | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| 12 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 18 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 24 | 90 | 90 | Water | Phys. | |
| 31 | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| 36 | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| 42 | 120 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| 48 | 1 | 30 | Ground | Phys. |
Egg Moves
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM005 | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM011 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM022 | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM028 | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM032 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM034 | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM035 | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM036 | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM049 | — | — | Fire | Stat. | |
| TM050 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM051 | — | — | Rock | Stat. | |
| TM059 | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM077 | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM084 | 75 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM086 | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. | |
| TM100 | — | — | Dragon | Stat. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM110 | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM116 | — | — | Rock | Stat. | |
| TM123 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM128 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM130 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM133 | 90 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM135 | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM142 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM143 | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM149 | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM150 | 100 | 80 | Rock | Phys. | |
| TM156 | 120 | 100 | Dragon | Phys. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM186 | 95 | 95 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM204 | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM208 | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM209 | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM217 | 120 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableLegends: Arceus
CatchableGeneration IX
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

