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Barboach(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is Water / Ground type Pokémon that evolves into Whiscash starting at level 30.

Physiology and Behavior[]

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 like Bird Pokémon. Barboach remains in its aquatic environment to prevent itself from drying out and becoming weak. Barboach can use its whiskers to detect the location of its prey, and to detect both smell and flavor similar to a human.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

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.

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

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Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
Pokémon LeafGreen It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.
Pokémon Pearl Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.
Pokémon Platinum Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
Pokémon HeartGold Barboach uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.
Pokémon SoulSilver Barboach uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
Pokémon White Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
Pokémon Black 2 Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
Pokémon White 2 Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.
Pokémon Y Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun Its two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey's location.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Ultra Sun Its entire body is gooey. When pecked at by bird Pokémon, it slips and slides its way to freedom.
Pokémon Ultra Moon Its whiskers are filled with nerves. They can sense smells and flavors just as a person's nose or tongue would.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
Pokémon Shield It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.
Pokémon Shining Pearl Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 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.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet Its two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey’s location.
Pokémon Violet It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Fishing)
Pokémon Sapphire
Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Fishing)
Pokémon Emerald
Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Fishing)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Good Rod)
Pokémon Pearl
Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Good Rod)
Pokémon Platinum
Routes 205, 210, 225, 227, 228, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Good Rod)
Pokémon HeartGold
Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing)
Pokémon White
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing)
Pokémon Black 2
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing)
Pokémon White 2
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Routes 14 and 19 (Good Rod)
Pokémon Y
Routes 14 and 19 (Good Rod)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Good or Supper Rod)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Good or Supper Rod)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Seaward Cave, Paniola Town, Vast Poni Canyon, Poni Meadow, Poni Gauntlet (fishing)
Pokémon Moon
Seaward Cave, Paniola Town, Vast Poni Canyon, Poni Meadow, Poni Gauntlet (fishing)


Evolution[]

Barboach
Reach level 30.
Whiscash
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 48
Defense 43
Sp. Attack 46
Sp. Defense 41
Speed 60
Total 288

Moveset[]

Main article: Barboach/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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