Barboach (Pokémon)

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Barboach Whiskers Pokémon ドジョッチ Dojoach #339 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Oblivious or Anticipation Cacophony Cacophony Hydration Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 2 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Barboach 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 4.2 lbs. 1.9 kg Barboach 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 92 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 58 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Barboach 1 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 it also rounded and blue, but possess no spots. A slimy film covers it and protects it from bacteria and allows it to get away easily when grabbed. If it does not stay moist, it dries up and weakens. Because of this, it is usually found at the water's edge if not in the water.

In the anime

Barboach in the anime

Major appearances

Barboach was going to be featured in an episode between Solid as a Solrock and Vanity Affair. However, the episode never aired due to an earthquake that occurred in Japan sometime before its scheduled airdate. The episode hasn't aired since.

Minor appearances

Barboach made its official debut in The Great Eight Fate! as one of the Pokémon that Juan used for his water show in Sootopolis City.

A few wild Barboach were seen in the wild in On Olden Pond!

Multiple Barboach were owned by a family of traveling circus performers in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

A Barboach appeared in Strategy Begins at Home! while Team Rocket was fishing for Goldeen.

A Barboach appeared in The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!.

In the manga

Barboach in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Barboach has appeared in aquariums belonging to Mr. Briney and Team Aqua, both appearing in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I.

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 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
Generation IV 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
Generation V 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
Generation VI 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.
Generation VII 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Fishing) Emerald Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Fishing) FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Good Rod) Platinum Routes 205, 210, 225, 227, 228, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Good Rod) HeartGold SoulSilver Safari Zone Pal Park Pond
Generation V Black White Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing) Black 2 White 2 Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing) Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y Route 14, Route 19 (Good Rod) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Generation VII Sun Moon Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, Vast Poni Canyon (fishing) {{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=Royal Avenue (Trade,Requires Tentacool)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Lake (Sapphire Field) Trozei! Secret Storage 10, Endless Level 14, Forever Level 9, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Waterfall Pond (1F-5F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Waterfall Cave (B1-B8), Serenity River (B1-B7) MD Sky Waterfall Cave (B1-B8), Serenity River (B1-B7)
Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Soothing Shore Rumble U Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Tu Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (14th release) Rumble World Ruby Volcano: Lake of Tranquility (All Areas)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Defense: 43		43 - 104	81 - 203
Sp. Atk: 46		45 - 107	87 - 210
Sp. Def: 41		41 - 102	78 - 199
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 288	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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 14/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 066 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000— ——% 15 066 Water Sport Water Status 0000— ——% 15 099 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 1313 Mud Bomb Ground Special 06565 08585% 10 1515 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 1717 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 2020 Magnitude Ground Physical 0000— 100100% 30 2525 Rest Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 2525 Snore Normal Special 05050 100100% 15 2828 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 3232 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 3535 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 08585% 10 3939 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 4444 Fissure Ground Physical 0000— ——% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Dragon Dance Dragon Status — —% 20 Earth Power‡ Ground Special 90 100% 10 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5 Mud Shot* Ground Special 55 95% 15 Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10 Spark Electric Physical 65 100% 20 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Barboach in Generation VII 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

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 S M US UM Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Barboach can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Barboach cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Tackle	Barboach (EX Deoxys 54)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.3% Friend Area: Peanut Swamp Phrases 51%-100% HP I can slip, squirm, and slime my way out of any trouble! 26%-50% HP Uh-oh! I only have half my HP left! 1%-25% HP Oh, no... Even my slime is drying up... Level up I went up a level! I turned slimier, too! Feeling good!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: B
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Battle Trozei Ground Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Ground Attack Power: 40 - 60 0 #682 Mega Boost+ Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.

Evolution

Unevolved Barboach  Water  Ground

Level 30 →

First Evolution Whiscash  Water  Ground

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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 dojo loach found in East Asia. Sharing many characteristics with the genus such as; burying themselves to hide from view, using their whiskers to detect their surroundings, secretion of a slimy substance and the ability to encase themselves in mud. Considering its evolution, it may also be based on loach catfish, a family of catfish similar to loaches.

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 Mandarin Chinese 泥泥鰍 / 泥泥鳅 Níníqiū From 泥 ní and 泥鰍 níqiū Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi बार्बोच Barboach Transliteration of English name Russian Барбоч Barboch Transliteration of English name

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