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Pokemon Sword and Shield Barboach

Pokemon Sword and Shield Barboach is a Water and Ground Type Whiskers Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass type moves. You can find and catch Barboach in North Lake Miloch with a 5% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Barboach are 50 HP, 48 Attack, 46 SP Attack, 43 Defense, 41 SP Defense, and 60 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Barboach
Regular
Shiny
Barboach Galar Pokedex ID: 228

List of Barboach Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 288
HP 50
Attack 48
Defense 43
Special Attack 46
Special Defense 41
Speed 60

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Barboach to have is Naive, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Sp. Def stats.

Barboach Abilities

Ability Type Effect
ObliviousNormal
AnticipationNormal
HydrationHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

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

Shield Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Sword and Shield Barboach Evolutions

How do i evolve Barboach in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Barboach evolves into Whiscash when you reach Level 30.

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Level 30
Whiscash
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Barboach
288484346415060
Whiscash
4687873767111060

Barboach Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Barboach?

A popular spawn location you can find Barboach is in the North Lake Miloch area with a 5% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
North Lake Miloch
5%42 - 45
North Lake Miloch
10%42 - 45
North Lake Miloch
60%42 - 45
North Lake Miloch
5%42 - 45
North Lake Miloch
60%42 - 45
North Lake Miloch
5%42 - 45
North Lake Miloch
60%42 - 45
North Lake Miloch
25%42 - 45
South Lake Miloch
5%41 - 44
South Lake Miloch
25%41 - 44
South Lake Miloch
10%41 - 44
South Lake Miloch
60%41 - 44
South Lake Miloch
60%41 - 44
South Lake Miloch
10%41 - 44
South Lake Miloch
5%41 - 44
South Lake Miloch
60%41 - 44
South Lake Miloch
25%41 - 44
Brawlers' Cave
30%40 - 45
Brawlers' Cave
15%40 - 45
Brawlers' Cave
5%40 - 45

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Galar Mine No. 2
55%20 - 24
Motostoke
10%7 - 11
North Lake Miloch
40%14 - 16
Slumbering Weald - Deep
20%45 - 47
South Lake Miloch
9%11 - 13
Stony Wilderness
40%26 - 28
Soothing Wetlands
40%13 - 18
Slumbering Weald - Deep
60%45 - 47
Soothing Wetlands
10%13 - 18
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Barboach Raids

Where do i find Barboach Raids?

You can find Barboach raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Rolling Fields, West Lake Axewell.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Barboach Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Barboach Weakness

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

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
0.5x
Damage
Steel
Fire
Poison
Rock
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage
Electric

What pokemon is Barboach Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Barboach Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Barboach Moves List

What moves can Barboach learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Barboach can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water and Ground type +50% STAB damage.

Barboach Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Mud-Slap
01[] Water Gun
06[] Rest
06[] Snore
12[] Water Pulse
18[] Amnesia
24[] Aqua Tail
31[] Muddy Water
36[] Earthquake
42[] Future Sight
48[] Fissure

TM Moves Barboach can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM35HailStatus10Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM36WhirlpoolSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM45DivePhysical12010010Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM52BouncePhysical85855Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
TM53Mud ShotSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM81BulldozePhysical9010020Lowers opponent's Speed.

Barboach TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR03Hydro PumpSpecial165805
TR04SurfSpecial13510015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TR05Ice BeamSpecial9010010May freeze opponent.
TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
TR10EarthquakePhysical15010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR16WaterfallPhysical12010015May cause flinching.
TR17AmnesiaStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR34Future SightSpecial12010010Damage occurs 2 turns later.
TR45Muddy WaterSpecial1358510May lower opponent's Accuracy.
TR51Dragon DanceStatus20Raises user's Attack and Speed.
TR67Earth PowerSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR84ScaldSpecial12010015May burn opponent.

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