No. 0339
Barboach
Whiskers Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 0.4 m 1′04″
- Weight
- 1.9 kg 4.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 288 top 88%
- Introduced
- Gen III
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.See all 13 entries
Base stats
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Speed tiers
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Barboach outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 123Barboach · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 112Barboach · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80Barboach · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 12 types
Abilities
- 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 ability
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Competitive
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Evolution
Moves
Level up 11
TM / HM / TR 41
Egg moves 4
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Whiskers Pokémon
- Debut
- Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Habitat
- Water's Edge
- Pal Park area
- Pond
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.
Legends: ArceusIts whiskers are filled with nerves. They can sense smells and flavors just as a person’s nose or tongue would.
Ultra MoonIts entire body is gooey. When pecked at by bird Pokémon, it slips and slides its way to freedom.
Ultra SunIts slippery body is hard to grasp, so much so that there are festivals where people compete to see how many they can catch barehanded.
MoonIts two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey’s location.
SunBARBOACH uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.
HeartGold · SoulSilverIts slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · SwordIts whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.
Pearl · YIt coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.
Diamond · XIt probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
FireRed · LeafGreen · ShieldIts 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.
EmeraldBARBOACH’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.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireBARBOACH’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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- Japanese
- ドジョッチ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Dojoach
- Korean
- 미꾸리
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 泥泥鰍
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 泥泥鳅
- French
- Barloche
- German
- Schmerbe
- Spanish
- Barboach
- Italian
- Barboach
Sprites
Tap any sprite to show it on the Pokédex above. ▶ marks official animations; Gen VIII–IX models are large, so they load only when you tap them.
Official artwork
3D models
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 1 HP
- Catch rate
- 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 58
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Water 2
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 4 areas
- Ballimere LakeFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Giant's BedFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Giant's FootFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Roaring-Sea CavesSurfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
- Brawlers' CaveSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Soothing WetlandsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 13–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Sword: The Crown Tundra 4 areas
- Ballimere LakeFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Giant's BedFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Giant's FootFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Roaring-Sea CavesSurfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
- Brawlers' CaveSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Soothing WetlandsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 13–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Shield 14 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Galar Mine No. 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 20–24
- MotostokeFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 7–11
- North Lake MilochFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 14–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Slumbering Weald (Deep)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 45–47
- South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 11–60
- Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword 14 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Galar Mine No. 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 20–24
- MotostokeFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 7–11
- North Lake MilochFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 14–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Slumbering Weald (Deep)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 45–47
- South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 11–60
- Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Ultra Moon 6 areas
- Paniola TownFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–22
- Poni GauntletFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–66
- Poni MeadowFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–62
- Royal AvenueTrade with an NPC · Lv 21
- Seaward CaveFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–22
- Vast Poni CanyonFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–51
Ultra Sun 6 areas
- Paniola TownFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–22
- Poni GauntletFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–66
- Poni MeadowFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–62
- Royal AvenueTrade with an NPC · Lv 21
- Seaward CaveFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–22
- Vast Poni CanyonFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–51
Moon 5 areas
- Paniola TownFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–18
- Poni GauntletFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–59
- Poni MeadowFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–57
- Seaward CaveFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
- Vast Poni CanyonFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–44
Sun 5 areas
- Paniola TownFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–18
- Poni GauntletFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–59
- Poni MeadowFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–57
- Seaward CaveFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
- Vast Poni CanyonFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–44
Y 2 areas
- Road 14Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25–35
- Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 35
X 2 areas
- Road 14Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25–35
- Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 35
White 2 3 areas
- Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 45–60
- Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 45–60
- Road 8Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 45–60
Black 2 3 areas
- Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 45–60
- Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 45–60
- Road 8Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 45–60
White 3 areas
- Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
- Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
- Road 8Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
Black 3 areas
- Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
- Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
- Road 8Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
SoulSilver 1 area
- Safari Zone MarshlandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 42–45
HeartGold 1 area
- Safari Zone MarshlandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 42–45
Platinum 17 areas
- Eterna CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Great Marsh Area 1Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Great Marsh Area 2Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Great Marsh Area 3Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Great Marsh Area 4Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Great Marsh Area 5Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Great Marsh Area 6Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Mount Coronet (1F Road 207)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Mount Coronet (4F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Mount Coronet (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Oreburgh Gate (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Ravaged PathFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
- Road 225Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 227Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 228Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
Pearl 18 areas
- Celestic TownFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Eterna CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Great Marsh Area 1Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
- Great Marsh Area 2Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
- Great Marsh Area 3Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
- Great Marsh Area 4Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
- Great Marsh Area 6Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
- Mount Coronet (1F Road 207)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Mount Coronet (4F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Mount Coronet (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Oreburgh Gate (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Ravaged PathFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 208Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 227Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 228Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
Diamond 18 areas
- Celestic TownFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Eterna CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Great Marsh Area 1Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
- Great Marsh Area 2Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
- Great Marsh Area 3Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
- Great Marsh Area 4Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
- Great Marsh Area 6Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
- Mount Coronet (1F Road 207)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Mount Coronet (4F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Mount Coronet (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Oreburgh Gate (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Ravaged PathFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 208Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 227Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
- Road 228Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
Emerald 8 areas
- Meteor FallsFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
- Meteor Falls (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
- Meteor Falls (back)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
- Meteor Falls (back/small room)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
- Road 111Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
- Road 114Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
- Road 120Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
- Victory Road (B2F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
Sapphire 8 areas
- Meteor FallsFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
- Meteor Falls (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
- Meteor Falls (back)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
- Meteor Falls (back/small room)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
- Road 111Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
- Road 114Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
- Road 120Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
- Victory Road (B2F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
Ruby 8 areas
- Meteor FallsFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
- Meteor Falls (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
- Meteor Falls (back)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
- Meteor Falls (back/small room)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
- Road 111Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
- Road 114Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
- Road 120Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–45
- Victory Road (B2F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35