Barboach

#339 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Whiskers Pokémon

Barboach

#339 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Whiskers Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

210

304

Attack

214

Defense

203

Sp. Atk

210

Sp. Def

199

Speed

112

240

Total

288

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Solrock

Whiscash

Normal

Shiny

Barboach

Whiskers Pokémon

#339

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)

Abilities

Oblivious Anticipation

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Barboach takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

4×

Resists

0×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	190
Base Exp.	58

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Water 2
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

HeartGold

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

SoulSilver

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Barboach #339	Level 30	Whiscash #340

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
6	Mud Sport	Status	-	-	15	The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.
6	Water Sport	Status	-	-	15	The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.
10	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
14	Mud Bomb	Special	65	85	10	The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.
18	Amnesia	Status	-	-	20	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
22	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
26	Magnitude	Physical	-	100	30	The user looses a ground-shaking quake affecting everyone in battle. Its power varies.
31	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
31	Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
35	Aqua Tail	Physical	90	90	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
39	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
43	Future Sight	Special	80	90	15	Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked with a hunk of psychic energy.
47	Fissure	Physical	-	30	5	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

		Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM05	Whirlpool	Special	15	70	15	Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
HM07	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15	The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Aqua Tail	Physical	90	90	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Bounce	Physical	85	85	5	The user bounces up high, then drops on the foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe.
Dive	Physical	80	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Dragon Dance	Status	-	-	20	The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Hydro Pump	Special	120	80	5	The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Spark	Physical	65	100	20	The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the foe. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
Thrash	Physical	90	100	20	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
Whirlpool	Special	15	70	15	Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Oblivious

Ability Slot 1

Prevents it from becoming infatuated.

Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

Anticipation

Ability Slot 2

Senses the foe’s dangerous moves.

Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

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Solrock

#340

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