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#339 Barboach

official Barboach artwork by Ken Sugimori

Quick facts

NameBarboach
TypeElectricGround
SpeciesWhiskers Pokémon
Height0.4 m (1' 4")
Weight1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Catch rate190

Barboach's description

Barboach is a Electric- / Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Gen 3 and has the National Dex number #339. The Pokédex classifies it as the Whiskers Pokémon.

Barboach's name in

Chinese (T / S)FrenchGermanJapaneseKorean
미꾸리 (Mikkuri)BarlocheSchmerbeドジョッチ (Dojoach)泥泥鰍 / 泥泥鳅 (Níníqiū)

Barboach's resistances & weaknesses

WaterGrassIcePoisonGroundFylingRockSteel
x 2x 2x 2x ½x 2x ½x ½x ½

Barboach's rearing

Training

Experience GrowthMedium Fast
Base Happiness50
EV yield1 HP

Breeding

Gender ratio50%50%
Egg Group(s)Water 2
Egg Cycles20 (approx. 5120 steps)

Barboach's abilities

1st Ability2nd AbilityHidden Ability
ObliviousAnticipationHydration

Barboach's base stats

StatsLv. 50Lv. 100
MinMaxMinMax
HP50
110210157304
Attack48
4790110214
Defense43
4381104203
Sp. Atk46
4587107210
Sp. Def41
4178102199
Speed60
58112123240
Total288

Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, 0 IVs, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, 31 IVs, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Barboach's evolutions

Barboach's Pokédex entries

GenGameDescription
3RubyBarboach'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.
3SapphireBarboach'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.
3EmeraldIts 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.
3FireRed, LeafGreenIt probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
4DiamondIt coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.
4PearlIts whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.
4PlatinumIts slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
4HeartGold, SoulSilverBarboach uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.
5Black, White, Black 2, White 2Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
6XIt coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.
6YIts whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.
6Omega RubyBarboach'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.
6Alpha SapphireBarboach'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.
7SunIts two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey's location.
7MoonIts slippery body is hard to grasp, so much so that there are festivals where people compete to see how many they can catch barehanded.
7Ultra SunIts entire body is gooey. When pecked at by bird Pokémon, it slips and slides its way to freedom.
7Ultra MoonIts whiskers are filled with nerves. They can sense smells and flavors just as a person's nose or tongue would.
8SwordIts slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
8ShieldIt probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.