Barboach

#339 in the X and Y Pokédex • Whiskers Pokémon

Barboach

#339 in the X and Y 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 Hydration(Hidden Ability)

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	Mountain Kalos #40
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.

Pokémon X

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

Pokémon Y

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Barboach #339	Level 30	Whiscash #340

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 14 Road 14	Fishing with a Good Rod	25	60%	-
Route 14 Road 14	Fishing with a Good Rod	35	5%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Fishing with a Good Rod	35	60%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Fishing with a Good Rod	35	5%	-

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 14 Road 14	Fishing with a Good Rod	25	60%	-
Route 14 Road 14	Fishing with a Good Rod	35	5%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Fishing with a Good Rod	35	60%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Fishing with a Good Rod	35	5%	-

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 target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
6	Mud Sport	Status	-	-	15	The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.
6	Water Sport	Status	-	-	15	The user soaks itself with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns.
10	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	The target 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. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.
18	Amnesia	Status	-	-	20	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
22	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
26	Magnitude	Physical	-	100	30	The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies.
31	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
31	Snore	Special	50	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target 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 strikes every Pokémon around it.
43	Future Sight	Special	120	100	10	Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.
47	Fissure	Physical	-	30	5	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	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	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	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 strikes every Pokémon around it.
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 sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM55	Scald	Special	80	100	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM78	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
HM03	Surf	Special	90	100	15	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.
HM05	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15	The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall.

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 raises its Attack and Speed stats.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Hydro Pump	Special	110	80	5	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Muddy Water	Special	90	85	10	The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
Spark	Physical	65	100	20	The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Whirlpool	Special	35	85	15	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Oblivious

Ability Slot 1

Keeps the Pokémon from being infatuated or falling for taunts.

Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

Anticipation

Ability Slot 2

Senses 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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Solrock

#340

Whiscash

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