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#0339Hoenn · Generation 3

Barboach

DojoachWhiskers Pokémon

WaterGround

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. Pokédex, Legends: Arceus

Height
0.4 m
Weight
1.9 kg
Habitat
Water's Edge
Abilities
Oblivious, Anticipation, Hydration (hidden)
10Anime episodes
24Games found in
3Japanese cards
2005Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • 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.

  • Shield

    It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.

  • Sword

    Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.

  • Ultra Moon

    Its whiskers are filled with nerves. They can sense smells and flavors just as a person’s nose or tongue would.

9 more entries from older games
  • Ultra Sun

    Its entire body is gooey. When pecked at by bird Pokémon, it slips and slides its way to freedom.

  • 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.

  • Sun

    Its two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey’s location.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Y

    Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.

  • X

    It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.

  • SoulSilver

    BARBOACH uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.

  • 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.

Evolution

The Barboach line

  • Barboach WhiscashLevel 30

Where to find it

Found in 24 games

Regions: Hoenn · Sinnoh · Johto · Unova · Kalos · Alola · Galar

RubyHoenn6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Meteor FallsFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-45
Meteor Falls · Meteor Falls (B1F), Meteor Falls (back), Meteor Falls (back/small room)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-35
Route 111Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-45
Route 114Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-45
Route 120Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-45
Victory RoadFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-35
SapphireHoenn6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Meteor FallsFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-45
Meteor Falls · Meteor Falls (B1F), Meteor Falls (back), Meteor Falls (back/small room)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-35
Route 111Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-45
Route 114Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-45
Route 120Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-45
Victory RoadFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-35
EmeraldHoenn6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Meteor FallsFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-45
Meteor Falls · Meteor Falls (B1F), Meteor Falls (back), Meteor Falls (back/small room)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-35
Route 111Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-45
Route 114Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-45
Route 120Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-45
Victory RoadFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod10-35
DiamondSinnoh12 locations
LocationHowLevel
Celestic TownFishing with a Good Rod10-25
Eterna CityFishing with a Good Rod10-25
Great Marsh · Great Marsh Area 1, Great Marsh Area 2, Great Marsh Area 3, Great Marsh Area 4, Great Marsh Area 6Fishing with a Good Rod15-20
Mt. Coronet · Mount Coronet (1F Road 207), Mount Coronet (4F), Mount Coronet (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Oreburgh GateFishing with a Good Rod10-25
Ravaged PathFishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 205Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 208Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 210Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 212Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 227Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 228Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
PearlSinnoh12 locations
LocationHowLevel
Celestic TownFishing with a Good Rod10-25
Eterna CityFishing with a Good Rod10-25
Great Marsh · Great Marsh Area 1, Great Marsh Area 2, Great Marsh Area 3, Great Marsh Area 4, Great Marsh Area 6Fishing with a Good Rod15-20
Mt. Coronet · Mount Coronet (1F Road 207), Mount Coronet (4F), Mount Coronet (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Oreburgh GateFishing with a Good Rod10-25
Ravaged PathFishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 205Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 208Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 210Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 212Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 227Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 228Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
PlatinumSinnoh10 locations
LocationHowLevel
Eterna CityFishing with a Good Rod10-25
Great Marsh · Great Marsh Area 1, Great Marsh Area 2, Great Marsh Area 3, Great Marsh Area 4, Great Marsh Area 5, Great Marsh Area 6Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Mt. Coronet · Mount Coronet (1F Road 207), Mount Coronet (4F), Mount Coronet (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Oreburgh GateFishing with a Good Rod10-25
Ravaged PathFishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 205Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 210Fishing with a Good Rod15-20
Route 225Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 227Fishing with a Good Rod10-25
Route 228Fishing with a Good Rod15-20
HeartGoldJohto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Johto Safari ZoneFishing with a Super Rod42-45
SoulSilverJohto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Johto Safari ZoneFishing with a Super Rod42-45
BlackUnova3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod35-60
Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod35-60
Route 8Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod35-60
WhiteUnova3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod35-60
Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod35-60
Route 8Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod35-60
Black 2Unova3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod45-60
Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod45-60
Route 8Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod45-60
White 2Unova3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod45-60
Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod45-60
Route 8Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod45-60
XKalos2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 14Fishing with a Good Rod25-35
Route 19Fishing with a Good Rod35
YKalos2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 14Fishing with a Good Rod25-35
Route 19Fishing with a Good Rod35
SunAlola5 locations
LocationHowLevel
Paniola TownFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-18
Poni GauntletFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-59
Poni MeadowFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-57
Seaward CaveFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-15
Vast Poni CanyonFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-44
MoonAlola5 locations
LocationHowLevel
Paniola TownFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-18
Poni GauntletFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-59
Poni MeadowFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-57
Seaward CaveFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-15
Vast Poni CanyonFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-44
Ultra SunAlola6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Paniola TownFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-22
Poni GauntletFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-66
Poni MeadowFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-62
Royal AvenueTrade with an NPC21
Seaward CaveFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-22
Vast Poni CanyonFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-51
Ultra MoonAlola6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Paniola TownFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-22
Poni GauntletFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-66
Poni MeadowFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-62
Royal AvenueTrade with an NPC21
Seaward CaveFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-22
Vast Poni CanyonFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-51
SwordGalar12 locations
LocationHowLevel
Bridge FieldCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-40
Dusty Bowl · Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-20
Dusty Bowl · Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-30
Dusty Bowl · Dusty Bowl (Max Den H), Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-20
Galar Mine No. 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water20-24
MotostokeFishing at bubbling spots in the water7-11
North Lake MilochFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld14-60
Rolling FieldsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-40
Slumbering WealdFishing at bubbling spots in the water45-47
South Lake MilochFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld11-60
Stony WildernessWalking in tall grass or a cave26-60
West Lake Axewell · West Lake Axewell (Max Den A), West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-30
ShieldGalar12 locations
LocationHowLevel
Bridge FieldCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-40
Dusty Bowl · Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-20
Dusty Bowl · Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-30
Dusty Bowl · Dusty Bowl (Max Den H), Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-20
Galar Mine No. 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water20-24
MotostokeFishing at bubbling spots in the water7-11
North Lake MilochFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld14-60
Rolling FieldsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-40
Slumbering WealdFishing at bubbling spots in the water45-47
South Lake MilochFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld11-60
Stony WildernessWalking in tall grass or a cave26-60
West Lake Axewell · West Lake Axewell (Max Den A), West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-30
Sword: The Isle of ArmorGalar6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Brawlers' CaveSurfing in the overworld40-60
Challenge BeachCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Courageous CavernCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Forest of FocusCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Soothing WetlandsFishing at bubbling spots in the water13-60
Soothing Wetlands · Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Shield: The Isle of ArmorGalar6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Brawlers' CaveSurfing in the overworld40-60
Challenge BeachCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Courageous CavernCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Forest of FocusCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Soothing WetlandsFishing at bubbling spots in the water13-60
Soothing Wetlands · Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Sword: The Crown TundraGalar4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Ballimere LakeFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld60-65
Giant's BedFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld60-65
Giant's FootFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld60-65
Roaring-Sea CavesSurfing in the overworld60-65
Shield: The Crown TundraGalar4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Ballimere LakeFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld60-65
Giant's BedFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld60-65
Giant's FootFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld60-65
Roaring-Sea CavesSurfing in the overworld60-65

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

10 episodes on record

First appearanceThe Great Eight Fate!AG110 · Ruby & Sapphire · first aired in Japan January 13, 2005

Major appearances 3

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG100Solid as a Solrock2004
  • AG101Vanity Affair2004
  • AG110The Great Eight Fate!2005
Minor appearances · 7 episodes

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG152On Olden Pond2005

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP138Strategy Begins at Home!2009

Sun & Moon

  • SM012The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!2017
  • SM126Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!2019

Journeys

  • JN063On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!2021

Horizons

  • HZ071Encounters at the Crystal Pool2024

Movie

  • M09Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea2006

Japanese cards

3 cards across 3 sets

Clay Burst

20231 card
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Battle Region

20221 card
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Clash of the Blue Sky

20041 card
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