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Barboach

#228 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Whiskers Pokémon

Sword

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

Shield

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

Pokédexes

Galar #228Isle of Armor #137Crown Tundra #60

Egg Group

Water 2

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 HP

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

190

Base Experience

58
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Barboach

Barboach

#228

Level 30

Whiscash

Whiscash

#229

Solrock

Whiscash

Barboach normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Barboach sprite

Shiny

Barboach

Whiskers Pokémon

#228
WaterGround

Height

0.4 m

Weight

1.9 kg

Base XP

58

Abilities

ObliviousAnticipationHydration

HP

50

Attack

48

Defense

43

Sp. Atk

46

Sp. Def

41

Speed

60

Total

288

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Grass

Resistances

Takes 0× from

Electric

Takes 0.5× from

FirePoisonRockSteel
Class
Description
StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartMud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

6RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

6SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

12Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

18AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

24Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

31Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

36EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

42Future SightPsychicSpecial12010010

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

48FissureGroundPhysical-305

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Class
Description
FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

SparkElectricPhysical6510020

The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Class
Description
TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM35HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM52BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TR03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TR16WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

TR17AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR34Future SightPsychicSpecial12010010

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

TR45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

TR51Dragon DanceDragonStatus--20

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Oblivious

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon is oblivious, and that keeps it from being infatuated or falling for taunts.

Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

Anticipation

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon can sense an opposing Pokémon’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.

Hydration

Hidden Ability

Heals status conditions if it’s raining.

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

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SwSh / Pokédex

Barboach

Barboach

#228 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Whiskers Pokémon

Sword

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

Shield

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

Pokédexes

Galar #228Isle of Armor #137Crown Tundra #60

Egg Group

Water 2

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 HP

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

190

Base Experience

58
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Barboach

Barboach

#228

Level 30

Whiscash

Whiscash

#229

Solrock

Whiscash

Barboach normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Barboach sprite

Shiny

Barboach

Whiskers Pokémon

#228
WaterGround

Height

0.4 m

Weight

1.9 kg

Base XP

58

Abilities

ObliviousAnticipationHydration

HP

50

Attack

48

Defense

43

Sp. Atk

46

Sp. Def

41

Speed

60

Total

288

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Grass

Resistances

Takes 0× from

Electric

Takes 0.5× from

FirePoisonRockSteel
Class
Description
StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartMud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

6RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

6SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

12Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

18AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

24Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

31Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

36EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

42Future SightPsychicSpecial12010010

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

48FissureGroundPhysical-305

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Class
Description
FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

SparkElectricPhysical6510020

The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Class
Description
TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM35HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM52BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TR03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TR16WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

TR17AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR34Future SightPsychicSpecial12010010

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

TR45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

TR51Dragon DanceDragonStatus--20

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Oblivious

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon is oblivious, and that keeps it from being infatuated or falling for taunts.

Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

Anticipation

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon can sense an opposing Pokémon’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.

Hydration

Hidden Ability

Heals status conditions if it’s raining.

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

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