Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Barboach

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Barboach is a new F Tier Water Ground Type Whiskers Pokémon, with a growth rate and a 1 HP EV Yield. Barboach has a chance of having as an Ability, and based on 288 Total Base Stats; we recommend a Naive Nature for Barboach in Pokemon SV.

Stats
Abilities

Barboach Stats

Barboach highest IV stat is Speed (60) and the lowest being Special Defense (41).


Rank	Value	Stat
F	50	HP
F	48	Atk
F	43	Def
E	46	Sp.Atk
F	41	Sp.Def
E	60	Speed
F	288	Total

Pokedex

Pokemon Stats

Barboach Abilities


Abilities	Description
Oblivious Ability 1	Oblivious makes the Pokémon immune to gender-based moves and abilities, specifically Attract, Captivate and Cute Charm.
Hydration Hidden Ability	A Pokémon with Hydration will cure itself of any status conditions during rain, at the end of each turn. This includes self-inflicted conditions such as from using Rest.

Guide
Breeding

Barboach Guide

Barboach has a 1 HP EV Yield, which means the best nature to have with Barboach is a Naive nature due to the highest IV stat being Speed.


Barboach	Detail
Wild Material Drops	Barboach Slime
Best Nature	Naive ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Special Defense
Weak To	4x
Resistance To	1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 0
Catch Rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
EV Yield	1 HP

Breeding Barboach

Barboach can breed with pokemon who share the Water 2 Egg Group.


Barboach	Value
Egg Groups	Water 2
Gender	50% male / 50% female

How To Evolve Barboach in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Barboach Regular Evolution requires Level 30 to evolve into Whiscash.

Barboach Regular Evolution

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Barboach
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Evolves at level 30
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Whiscash

The Barboach Regular Evolution biggest stat increase will be the HP stat.


Evolutions	Total	HP	Atk	Def	Sp.Atk	Sp.Def	Speed
Barboach	288	50	48	43	46	41	60
Stat Increase	+180	+60	+30	+30	+30	+30	+0
Whiscash	468	110	78	73	76	71	60

Evolutions Chart

Where To Find Barboach Locations in Pokemon SV

Barboach Locations


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns

Locations List

Pokemon SV Barboach Weakness

Barboach is a Water Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Barboach to take More Damage from Grass type moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Poison, Rock, Electric type moves.

Barboach Type Weakness Chart
Damage Taken	Types
+400% Damage From	Grass 4x
+200% Damage From
-50% Less Damage From	Steel 1/2 Fire 1/2 Poison 1/2 Rock 1/2
-75% Less Damage From
Immune to Damage From	Electric 0

What pokemon is Barboach Weak Against?

Increased Damage


Tier	Pokemon	Damage Taken Based on Move Type
S	Wo-Chien	+400%
S	Brute Bonnet Amoonguss	+400%
A	Meowscarada	+400%
A	Gogoat	+400%
B	Tsareena	+400%
B	Arboliva	+400%
B	Leafeon	+400%
B	Toedscruel	+400%

What pokemon is Barboach Resistant Against?

Reduced Damage


Tier	Pokemon	Damage Taken Based on Move Type
S	Miraidon	Immune
S	Iron Hands Hariyama	Immune
S	Iron Thorns Tyranitar	Immune
S	Sandy Shocks Magneton	Immune
S	Arcanine	-50%
S	Chi-Yu	-50%
S	Tyranitar	-50%
S	Iron Moth Volcarona	-50%

Pokemon Weaknesses

Best Moves for Barboach in Scarlet and Violet

Barboach Best Moves to use when choosing a Moveset, includes leveling moves such as Future Sight and TM Moves like Blizzard, and Earth Power.


Unlock	Move	Description
	Earthquake Ground	Tier: B Tier Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokemon around it.
	Hydro Pump Water	Tier: B Tier Power: 110 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Special Effect: The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
	Blizzard Ice	Tier: C Tier Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special Effect: A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokemon. This may also leave the opposing Pokemon frozen.
	Earth Power Ground	Tier: C Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Outrage Dragon	Tier: C Tier Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

List of Barboach Moves in

Barboach can learn 11 Moves from Leveling Up and 32 TM Moves. Moves like Fissure which, Barboach will learn by reaching level 48. You can also learn TM tutor moves such as Blizzard, Earth Power and Outrage.

Lv Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves

Barboach Level Up Moves

List of the 11 Moves Barboach can learn from leveling up.


Lv	Move	Description
Lv.1	Mud-Slap Ground	Tier: E Tier Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Lv.1	Water Gun Water	Tier: E Tier Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special Effect: The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Lv.6	Rest Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Lv.6	Snore Normal	Tier: E Tier Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Effect: This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Lv.12	Water Pulse Water	Tier: D Tier Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special Effect: The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Lv.18	Amnesia Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Lv.24	Aqua Tail Water	Tier: C Tier Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Lv.31	Muddy Water Water	Tier: C Tier Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokemon. This may also lower their accuracy.
Lv.36	Earthquake Ground	Tier: B Tier Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokemon around it.
Lv.42	Future Sight Psychic	Tier: C Tier Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.
Lv.48	Fissure Ground	Tier: F Tier Power: 1 Acc: 30 PP: 5 Physical Effect: The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Barboach TM Moves

List of the 32 Moves Barboach can learn from Technical Machines (TMs).


TM	Move	Description
	Amnesia Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
	Blizzard Ice	Tier: C Tier Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special Effect: A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokemon. This may also leave the opposing Pokemon frozen.
	Bulldoze Ground	Tier: D Tier Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
	Dragon Dance Dragon	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats.
	Earth Power Ground	Tier: C Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Earthquake Ground	Tier: B Tier Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokemon around it.
	Endure Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
	Facade Normal	Tier: D Tier Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
	Helping Hand Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
	Hydro Pump Water	Tier: B Tier Power: 110 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Special Effect: The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
	Ice Beam Ice	Tier: D Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
	Icy Wind Ice	Tier: E Tier Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokemon's Speed stats.
	Mud Shot Ground	Tier: D Tier Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
	Mud-Slap Ground	Tier: E Tier Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
	Outrage Dragon	Tier: C Tier Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
	Protect Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
	Rain Dance Water	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
	Rest Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
	Rock Slide Rock	Tier: D Tier Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Effect: Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokemon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokemon flinch.
	Rock Tomb Rock	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
	Sandstorm Rock	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokemon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
	Sleep Talk Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
	Stealth Rock Rock	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokemon that switch into battle.
	Stone Edge Rock	Tier: D Tier Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical Effect: The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
	Substitute Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
	Sunny Day Fire	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
	Surf Water	Tier: C Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
	Swift Normal	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Special Effect: Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokemon. This attack never misses.
	Take Down Normal	Tier: D Tier Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical Effect: A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
	Water Pulse Water	Tier: D Tier Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special Effect: The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
	Waterfall Water	Tier: C Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
	Zen Headbutt Psychic	Tier: D Tier Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Barboach Egg Moves

List of the 4 Moves Barboach can learn from being hatched from an egg.


Move	Description
Thrash Normal	Tier: C Tier Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Take Down Normal	Tier: D Tier Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical Effect: A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Spark Electric	Tier: E Tier Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Flail Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 1 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.

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