Pokemon Guide
Barboach is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon known for its muddy habitat, sensitive whiskers, Electric immunity and evolution into Whiscash. This guide covers Barboach stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Barboach guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Barboach is a small Water and Ground-type Pokemon that lives in muddy rivers, ponds and wetlands. Its whiskers act like a radar system, helping it sense prey and surroundings even in murky water.
Competitive Overview
Barboach is usually not a top competitive pick on its own because its stats are low before evolution. Its value comes from its Water and Ground typing, Electric immunity and access to useful support or coverage moves before it evolves into Whiscash.
Barboach works best in casual playthroughs, lower-power formats or early evolution teams. In most competitive settings, players usually evolve it into Whiscash for better bulk, stronger attacks and more reliable staying power.
Here are the key facts to know about Barboach, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Barboach
National Dex
#0339
Type
Water / Ground
Species
Whiskers Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
4.2 lbs / 1.9 kg
1.9 kg
Abilities
Oblivious, Anticipation, Hydration
Barboach has modest base stats, but its Water and Ground typing gives it useful defensive value and a strong evolution path into Whiscash. Its Speed is its highest base stat before evolving.
Barboach can use Water, Ground, Ice, Psychic and utility moves across different Pokemon games. These are some of Barboach’s most useful and recognizable moves before it evolves into Whiscash.
A powerful Ground-type attack that gives Barboach strong same-type coverage when available.
A strong Water-type attack that fits Barboach’s muddy river theme and can pressure multiple targets in some formats.
A physical Water-type option that can work with Barboach’s mixed attacking movepool.
A reliable physical Water-type move in games where Barboach can learn it.
A dependable Water-type move that Barboach commonly learns while leveling.
An early Ground-type move that matches Barboach’s typing and can lower accuracy.
Useful coverage against Grass, Dragon, Ground and Flying-type Pokemon in games where Barboach can access it.
A notable setup move from Barboach’s broader move history that can boost Attack and Speed.
Barboach can learn a focused move pool across different Pokemon games, including Water, Ground, Ice, Psychic and utility moves. Use the section below to view Barboach’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Barboach is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon. This gives it an Electric immunity and several useful resistances, but it also creates a major weakness to Grass-type moves.
Type
Water / Ground
Weaknesses
Grass
Resistances
Fire, Poison, Rock and Steel
Immunity
Electric
Barboach’s abilities help it avoid certain forms of disruption, detect danger or recover from status conditions in rain.
Helps Barboach avoid certain mental disruption effects, making it harder to stop with attraction-based or Taunt-related strategies in modern games.
Warns Barboach when an opposing Pokemon has a dangerous move, which can help identify major threats before choosing an action.
Barboach’s hidden ability heals status conditions during rain, which can be useful on rain-focused teams or in weather-heavy formats.
Barboach evolves into Whiscash starting at Level 30. The full Barboach evolution line is Barboach and Whiscash.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Barboach at Level 30
Barboach’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Barboach is found by fishing or searching muddy water areas, then evolves into Whiscash starting at Level 30.
| Game | Where to Find Barboach |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Barboach had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Barboach had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Barboach had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Barboach |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Barboach had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Barboach had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Barboach had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Barboach |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Routes 111, 114 and 120, Meteor Falls and Victory Road by fishing. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Routes 111, 114 and 120, Meteor Falls and Victory Road by fishing. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Routes 111, 114 and 120, Meteor Falls and Victory Road by fishing. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Barboach |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227 and 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate and Ravaged Path with the Good Rod. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227 and 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate and Ravaged Path with the Good Rod. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Routes 205, 210, 225, 227 and 228, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate and Ravaged Path with the Good Rod. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Safari Zone Marshland area with the Super Rod after placing the required Waterside objects. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Safari Zone Marshland area with the Super Rod after placing the required Waterside objects. |
| Game | Where to Find Barboach |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 8, Icirrus City and Moor of Icirrus by fishing. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 8, Icirrus City and Moor of Icirrus by fishing. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 8, Icirrus City and Moor of Icirrus by fishing. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 8, Icirrus City and Moor of Icirrus by fishing. |
| Game | Where to Find Barboach |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Routes 14 and 19 with the Good Rod. |
 Pokemon Y |
Routes 14 and 19 with the Good Rod. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Routes 111, 114 and 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road and Scorched Slab by fishing. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 111, 114 and 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road and Scorched Slab by fishing. |
| Game | Where to Find Barboach |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave and Vast Poni Canyon by fishing. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave and Vast Poni Canyon by fishing. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave and Vast Poni Canyon by fishing. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave and Vast Poni Canyon by fishing. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Barboach |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Stony Wilderness, Motostoke, Galar Mine No. 2, Slumbering Weald, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch and select Max Raid areas. Expansion Pass areas include Soothing Wetlands, Brawlers’ Cave, Roaring-Sea Caves, Giant’s Bed, Giant’s Foot and Ballimere Lake. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Stony Wilderness, Motostoke, Galar Mine No. 2, Slumbering Weald, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch and select Max Raid areas. Expansion Pass areas include Soothing Wetlands, Brawlers’ Cave, Roaring-Sea Caves, Giant’s Bed, Giant’s Foot and Ballimere Lake. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227 and 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate and Ravaged Path with the Good Rod. Also found in Grand Underground water caves after obtaining Strength. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227 and 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate and Ravaged Path with the Good Rod. Also found in Grand Underground water caves after obtaining Strength. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Crimson Mirelands locations including Gapejaw Bog, areas near Ursa’s Ring, areas near Droning Meadow and Lake Valor. Also found in Coronet Highlands at Wayward Cave. |
| Game | Where to Find Barboach |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
South Province Areas Two, Four and Five, East Province Area Three, Tagtree Thicket and West Province Area Two. Also available in 1-star Tera Raid Battles and DLC areas including Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain and Crystal Pool. |
 Pokemon Violet |
South Province Areas Two, Four and Five, East Province Area Three, Tagtree Thicket and West Province Area Two. Also available in 1-star Tera Raid Battles and DLC areas including Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain and Crystal Pool. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Barboach |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Barboach. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Barboach is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon.
Barboach is weak to Grass-type moves. Because it is both Water and Ground-type, Grass attacks are especially dangerous.
Barboach evolves into Whiscash starting at Level 30.
Barboach’s abilities are Oblivious, Anticipation and Hydration. Hydration is its hidden ability.
Barboach’s best moves often include Earthquake, Muddy Water, Aqua Tail, Waterfall, Water Pulse, Mud-Slap, Ice Beam and Dragon Dance.
Barboach is useful for its typing and evolution path, but it is usually stronger after evolving into Whiscash.
The most common way to get Barboach is to find it by fishing or searching muddy water locations, depending on the game.
Barboach is listed as not available in Pokemon Legends Z-A on this page.
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