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Barboach is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III, known as the Whiskers Pokémon.
What type is Barboach?
Barboach is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon.
What is Barboach weak to?
Barboach is weak to Grass-type attacks. Grass-type attacks deal 4× damage because both its Water and Ground types are weak to Grass.
What does Barboach resist?
Barboach resists Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel-type attacks.
What is Barboach immune to?
Barboach is immune to Electric-type attacks because it is a Ground-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)
What are Barboach's base stats?
Barboach has a base stat total of 288. Its highest base stat is Speed at 60. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Barboach have?
Barboach can have Oblivious and Anticipation as standard abilities, plus Hydration as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Barboach evolve?
Barboach evolves into Whiscash starting at level 30.
Where can you find Barboach?
Barboach can be encountered in the wild in 24 games, including Pokémon Ruby, Pokémon Sapphire, Pokémon Emerald, and Pokémon Diamond. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Barboach learn?
Barboach can learn 70 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Barboach's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. water / ground typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 70 total
Level-Up
8 movesTM / HM
57 movesEgg Moves
3 movesMove Tutor
2 movesWhere to find· 29 games
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Ruby?
8 spotsBarboach can be found in Hoenn Route 111, Hoenn Route 114, Hoenn Route 120, Hoenn Victory Road B2f, Meteor Falls, and Meteor Falls B1f, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Ruby.
- •Hoenn Route 111
- •Hoenn Route 114
- •Hoenn Route 120
- •Hoenn Victory Road B2f
- •Meteor Falls
- •Meteor Falls B1f
- •Meteor Falls Back
- •Meteor Falls Backsmall Room
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Sapphire?
8 spotsBarboach can be found in Hoenn Route 111, Hoenn Route 114, Hoenn Route 120, Hoenn Victory Road B2f, Meteor Falls, and Meteor Falls B1f, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Sapphire.
- •Hoenn Route 111
- •Hoenn Route 114
- •Hoenn Route 120
- •Hoenn Victory Road B2f
- •Meteor Falls
- •Meteor Falls B1f
- •Meteor Falls Back
- •Meteor Falls Backsmall Room
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Emerald?
8 spotsBarboach can be found in Hoenn Route 111, Hoenn Route 114, Hoenn Route 120, Hoenn Victory Road B2f, Meteor Falls, and Meteor Falls B1f, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Emerald.
- •Hoenn Route 111
- •Hoenn Route 114
- •Hoenn Route 120
- •Hoenn Victory Road B2f
- •Meteor Falls
- •Meteor Falls B1f
- •Meteor Falls Back
- •Meteor Falls Backsmall Room
Barboach in Pokémon FireRed
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Barboach in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Diamond?
18 spotsBarboach can be found in Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh Area 1, Great Marsh Area 2, Great Marsh Area 3, and Great Marsh Area 4, and 12 other locations in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Celestic Town
- •Eterna City
- •Great Marsh Area 1
- •Great Marsh Area 2
- •Great Marsh Area 3
- •Great Marsh Area 4
- •Great Marsh Area 6
- •Mt Coronet 1f Route 207
- •Mt Coronet 4f
- •Mt Coronet B1f
- •Oreburgh Gate B1f
- •Ravaged Path
- •Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City
- •Sinnoh Route 208
- •Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town
- •Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City
- •Sinnoh Route 227
- •Sinnoh Route 228
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Pearl?
18 spotsBarboach can be found in Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh Area 1, Great Marsh Area 2, Great Marsh Area 3, and Great Marsh Area 4, and 12 other locations in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Celestic Town
- •Eterna City
- •Great Marsh Area 1
- •Great Marsh Area 2
- •Great Marsh Area 3
- •Great Marsh Area 4
- •Great Marsh Area 6
- •Mt Coronet 1f Route 207
- •Mt Coronet 4f
- •Mt Coronet B1f
- •Oreburgh Gate B1f
- •Ravaged Path
- •Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City
- •Sinnoh Route 208
- •Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town
- •Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City
- •Sinnoh Route 227
- •Sinnoh Route 228
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Platinum?
17 spotsBarboach can be found in Eterna City, Great Marsh Area 1, Great Marsh Area 2, Great Marsh Area 3, Great Marsh Area 4, and Great Marsh Area 5, and 11 other locations in Pokémon Platinum.
- •Eterna City
- •Great Marsh Area 1
- •Great Marsh Area 2
- •Great Marsh Area 3
- •Great Marsh Area 4
- •Great Marsh Area 5
- •Great Marsh Area 6
- •Mt Coronet 1f Route 207
- •Mt Coronet 4f
- •Mt Coronet B1f
- •Oreburgh Gate B1f
- •Ravaged Path
- •Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City
- •Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town
- •Sinnoh Route 225
- •Sinnoh Route 227
- •Sinnoh Route 228
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon HeartGold?
1 spotBarboach can be found in Johto Safari Zone Marshland in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Johto Safari Zone Marshland
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon SoulSilver?
1 spotBarboach can be found in Johto Safari Zone Marshland in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Johto Safari Zone Marshland
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Black?
3 spotsBarboach can be found in Icirrus City, Moor Of Icirrus, and Unova Route 8 in Pokémon Black.
- •Icirrus City
- •Moor Of Icirrus
- •Unova Route 8
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon White?
3 spotsBarboach can be found in Icirrus City, Moor Of Icirrus, and Unova Route 8 in Pokémon White.
- •Icirrus City
- •Moor Of Icirrus
- •Unova Route 8
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Black 2?
3 spotsBarboach can be found in Icirrus City, Moor Of Icirrus, and Unova Route 8 in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Icirrus City
- •Moor Of Icirrus
- •Unova Route 8
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon White 2?
3 spotsBarboach can be found in Icirrus City, Moor Of Icirrus, and Unova Route 8 in Pokémon White 2.
- •Icirrus City
- •Moor Of Icirrus
- •Unova Route 8
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon X?
2 spotsBarboach can be found in Kalos Route 14 and Kalos Route 19 in Pokémon X.
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Y?
2 spotsBarboach can be found in Kalos Route 14 and Kalos Route 19 in Pokémon Y.
Barboach in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Barboach in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Sun?
5 spotsBarboach can be found in Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, and Vast Poni Canyon Northwest in Pokémon Sun.
- •Paniola Town
- •Poni Gauntlet
- •Poni Meadow
- •Seaward Cave
- •Vast Poni Canyon Northwest
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Moon?
5 spotsBarboach can be found in Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, and Vast Poni Canyon Northwest in Pokémon Moon.
- •Paniola Town
- •Poni Gauntlet
- •Poni Meadow
- •Seaward Cave
- •Vast Poni Canyon Northwest
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
6 spotsBarboach can be found in Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Royal Avenue, Seaward Cave, and Vast Poni Canyon Northwest in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Paniola Town
- •Poni Gauntlet
- •Poni Meadow
- •Royal Avenue
- •Seaward Cave
- •Vast Poni Canyon Northwest
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
6 spotsBarboach can be found in Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Royal Avenue, Seaward Cave, and Vast Poni Canyon Northwest in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Paniola Town
- •Poni Gauntlet
- •Poni Meadow
- •Royal Avenue
- •Seaward Cave
- •Vast Poni Canyon Northwest
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Sword?
14 spotsBarboach can be found in Bridge Field Max Den A, Dusty Bowl Max Den C, Dusty Bowl Max Den E, Dusty Bowl Max Den H, Dusty Bowl Max Den I, and Galar Mine No 2, and 8 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Bridge Field Max Den A
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den C
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den E
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den H
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den I
- •Galar Mine No 2
- •Motostoke Main
- •North Lake Miloch
- •Rolling Fields Max Den B
- •Slumbering Weald Deep
- •South Lake Miloch Main
- •Stony Wilderness Main
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den C
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon Shield?
14 spotsBarboach can be found in Bridge Field Max Den A, Dusty Bowl Max Den C, Dusty Bowl Max Den E, Dusty Bowl Max Den H, Dusty Bowl Max Den I, and Galar Mine No 2, and 8 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Bridge Field Max Den A
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den C
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den E
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den H
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den I
- •Galar Mine No 2
- •Motostoke Main
- •North Lake Miloch
- •Rolling Fields Max Den B
- •Slumbering Weald Deep
- •South Lake Miloch Main
- •Stony Wilderness Main
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den C
Barboach in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield?
4 spotsBarboach can be found in Ballimere Lake, Giants Bed, Giants Foot, and Roaring Sea Caves in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield.
- •Ballimere Lake
- •Giants Bed
- •Giants Foot
- •Roaring Sea Caves
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?
4 spotsBarboach can be found in Ballimere Lake, Giants Bed, Giants Foot, and Roaring Sea Caves in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.
- •Ballimere Lake
- •Giants Bed
- •Giants Foot
- •Roaring Sea Caves
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?
6 spotsBarboach can be found in Brawlers Cave, Challenge Beach Max Den A, Courageous Cavern Max Den C, Forest Of Focus Max Den E, Soothing Wetlands, and Soothing Wetlands Max Den A in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.
- •Brawlers Cave
- •Challenge Beach Max Den A
- •Courageous Cavern Max Den C
- •Forest Of Focus Max Den E
- •Soothing Wetlands
- •Soothing Wetlands Max Den A
Where can you find Barboach in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
6 spotsBarboach can be found in Brawlers Cave, Challenge Beach Max Den A, Courageous Cavern Max Den C, Forest Of Focus Max Den E, Soothing Wetlands, and Soothing Wetlands Max Den A in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Brawlers Cave
- •Challenge Beach Max Den A
- •Courageous Cavern Max Den C
- •Forest Of Focus Max Den E
- •Soothing Wetlands
- •Soothing Wetlands Max Den A