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Barboach
Whiskers Pokémon |
ドジョッチ
Dojoach |
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#339 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Oblivious or Anticipation |
Hydration
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
1
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Barboach (Japanese: ドジョッチ Dojoach) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into Whiscash starting at level 30.
Biology
Barboach is a small, serpentine Pokémon that resembles a loach. The main body is a soft gray with a jagged black line running its length. Its eyes are very small, and it has a round, blue nose. It has several blue barbels that are used as a superb radar in murky water and can be used for taste as well. These whiskers are left exposed when it hides in the mud to wait for prey. There are two rounded, blue pectoral fins and a single dorsal fin, all of which have black spots. Its tail fin is also rounded and blue but possesses no spots. A slimy film covers its body, which protects Barboach from bacteria and allows it to easily escape from predators. Barboach remains in its aquatic environment to prevent itself from drying out and becoming weak.
In the anime
Major appearances
Barboach was going to be featured in an episode that would air between Solid as a Solrock and Vanity Affair. However, the episode ultimately never aired anywhere in the world due to an earthquake that occurred in Japan sometime before its scheduled airdate.
Barboach officially debuted in The Great Eight Fate!, under the ownership of Juan. It was one of his Pokémon used in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit. It and Juan's other Pokémon were captured by Team Rocket, but they all worked together to escape.
Minor appearances
In On Olden Pond, multiple Barboach were living in an old lake.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, the Marina Group used multiple Barboach for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show.
In Strategy Begins at Home!, Team Rocket was fishing for Goldeen in a lake that had a Barboach.
A Barboach appeared in The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!.
Two Barboach appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
In JN063, a Trainer's Barboach competed in the Kids Marine Athletics Race.
In the manga
Barboach in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
In Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I, two Barboach were in aquariums belonging to Mr. Briney and Team Aqua, respectively.
A Barboach appeared in Mind-Boggling with Medicham.
In the TCG
- Main article: Barboach (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
#127 |
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Kanto
#— |
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. |
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. |
LeafGreen |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#080 |
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Johto
#— |
Diamond |
It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed. |
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. |
HeartGold |
Barboach uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud. |
White |
Black 2 |
Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #040 |
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Hoenn
#132 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #093 |
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Alola
USUM: #113 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Sun |
Its two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey's location. |
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. |
Ultra Sun |
Its entire body is gooey. When pecked at by bird Pokémon, it slips and slides its way to freedom. |
Ultra Moon |
Its whiskers are filled with nerves. They can sense smells and flavors just as a person's nose or tongue would. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#228 |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #137 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #060 |
Sword |
Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud. |
Shield |
It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Fishing) |
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Emerald |
Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Fishing) |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Good Rod) |
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Platinum |
Routes 205, 210, 225, 227, 228, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Good Rod) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing) |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing) |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Route 14, Route 19 (Good Rod) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road, Scorched Slab (Good Rod or Super Rod) |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, Vast Poni Canyon (Fishing) |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, Vast Poni Canyon (Fishing)
Trade Tentacool at Royal Avenue |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Stony Wilderness
Motostoke, Galar Mine No. 2, Slumbering Weald (Fishing)
North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch (Surfing and fishing)
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Rolling Fields, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Soothing Wetlands (Fishing)
Brawlers' Cave, Roaring-Sea Caves (Surfing)
Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Surfing and fishing) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 10, Endless Level 14, Forever Level 9, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F), Serenity River (B1F-B7F) |
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MD Sky |
Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F), Serenity River (B1F-B7F) |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Rumble U |
Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Marron Trail: Stage 689
Event: Pokémon Safari (14th release) |
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Rumble World |
Ruby Volcano: Lake of Tranquility (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
50
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110 - 157 |
210 - 304 |
Attack:
48
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47 - 110 |
90 - 214 |
Defense:
43
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43 - 104 |
81 - 203 |
Sp. Atk:
46
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45 - 107 |
87 - 210 |
Sp. Def:
41
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41 - 102 |
78 - 199 |
Speed:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Total:
288
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Electric-type moves is 2×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Water Gun |
Water |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
6 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
6 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
12 |
Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
18 |
Amnesia |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
24 |
Aqua Tail |
Water |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
31 |
Muddy Water |
Water |
Special |
90 |
85% |
10 |
36 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
42 |
Future Sight |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
48 |
Fissure |
Ground |
Physical |
— |
30% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Barboach
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Barboach
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM32 |
Sandstorm |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM45 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM52 |
Bounce |
Flying |
Physical |
85 |
85% |
5 |
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TM53 |
Mud Shot |
Ground |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM81 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
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TR16 |
Waterfall |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR17 |
Amnesia |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR34 |
Future Sight |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR45 |
Muddy Water |
Water |
Special |
90 |
85% |
10 |
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TR51 |
Dragon Dance |
Dragon |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR67 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR84 |
Scald |
Water |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Barboach
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Barboach
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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Spark |
Electric |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
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Thrash |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Barboach in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Barboach in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Barboach
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Barboach
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Barboach
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Barboach
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magnitude × |
Ground |
Physical |
— |
100% |
30 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud Bomb × |
Ground |
Special |
65 |
85% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud Sport × |
Ground |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Water Sport × |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Barboach
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Barboach
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Move |
Card |
Tackle |
Barboach (EX Deoxys 54) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 30
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Barboach images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Barboach and Whiscash are the only dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon who are not in the Water 1 Egg Group.
Origin
Barboach seems to be based on the pond loach found in East Asia, which also buries itself to hide from view, uses its whiskers to detect its surroundings, secretes a slimy substance, and encases itself in mud. Considering its evolved form, Barboach may also be based on loach catfish, a family of catfish similar to loaches. Given the aforementioned catfish-like attributes, as well as its small, slender body, it may also be based on the small catfish known as the candiru, also known as the toothpick fish.
Name origin
Barboach is a combination of barb (referring to the barbs around its mouth) or barbel and loach.
Dojoach is a combination of 泥鰌 dojō (loach) and loach.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ドジョッチ Dojoach |
Combination of 泥鰌 dojō and loach |
French |
Barloche |
From barbe and loche |
Spanish |
Barboach |
Same as English name |
German |
Schmerbe |
From Schmerle and Barbe |
Italian |
Barboach |
Same as English name |
Korean |
미꾸리 Mikuri |
From 미꾸라지 mikkuraji |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
泥泥鰍 / 泥泥鳅 Níníqiū |
From 泥 ní and 泥鰍 níqiū |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
बार्बोच Barboach |
Transliteration of English name |
Russian |
Барбоч Barboch |
Transliteration of English name |
Thai |
โดโจทช์ Dochot |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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