Shadow Barboach Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Whiscash

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Shadow Barboach Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Barboach can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Shadow Barboach level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Water Gun
Aqua Tail
4.41
17.2
3398.2s
2.69
2
Water Gun
Ice Beam
4.41
17.2
3398.2s
2.69
3
Water Gun
Mud Bomb
4.41
17.2
3398.2s
2.69
4
Water Gun
Scald
4.41
17.2
3398.2s
2.69
5
Water Gun
Frustration
4.41
17.2
3398.2s
2.69
6
Mud Shot
Aqua Tail
3.73
14.5
4020.1s
2.27
7
Mud Shot
Ice Beam
3.73
14.5
4020.1s
2.27
8
Mud Shot
Mud Bomb
3.73
14.5
4020.1s
2.27
9
Mud Shot
Scald
3.73
14.5
4020.1s
2.27
10
Mud Shot
Frustration
3.73
14.5
4020.1s
2.27

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Shadow Barboach Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

The recommended fast and charged moves for Shadow Barboach in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Little League

#21 of 168 · A Tier

Mud Shot

Fast Charge

Mud Bomb

General

Aqua Tail

Spam/Bait

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Shadow Barboach PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Shadow Barboach moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Scald

Water type

30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Shadow Barboach Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Barboach can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Ground- and Water-type damage. Mud Shot and Water Gun match Shadow Barboach's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Mud Shot

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Water Gun

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Mud Shot
4
6
0.5s
8
Water Gun
5
5
0.5s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Mud Shot	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%
Water Gun	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%

Shadow Barboach Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Barboach can learn 5 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Water-, Normal-, Ice-, and Ground-type damage. Aqua Tail, Mud Bomb, and Scald match Shadow Barboach's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Aqua Tail

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.8s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

1.57

Archetype

Frustration

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s – 1.8s

DPE

0.3

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-70

DPE

0.14

Archetype

Ice Beam

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.5s – 3.0s

DPE

1.9

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-55

DPE

1.64

Archetype

Mud Bomb

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.9s – 2.3s

DPE

1.82

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.44

Archetype

Scald

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.1s – 3.2s

DPE

1.5

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.7

Archetype

Effect

30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Compare charged moves

Aqua Tail
50
-33
2.0s
25
Frustration
10
-33
2.0s
5
Ice Beam
95
-50
3.5s
27.14
Mud Bomb
60
-33
2.5s
24
Scald
75
-50
3.5s
21.43

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Aqua Tail	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%
Frustration	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Ice Beam	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%
Mud Bomb	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%
Scald	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Barboach carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Barboach's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Water Gun and Aqua Tail make up Shadow Barboach's best raid moveset, dealing 4.4 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Barboach for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Shadow Barboach's best PvP moveset?

In Little League, the recommended moveset is Mud Shot with Mud Bomb and Aqua Tail. Shadow Barboach's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Shadow Barboach learn in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Barboach can learn 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves.

How much does Shadow Barboach's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Barboach costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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Whiscash

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