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Barboach

BarboachWater Ground
  • rain
  • sunny
Barboach is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Barboach is a Water and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 819 CP and is weak to Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Water Gun / Mud Bomb. It is boosted by Rain and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Barboach Stats and Max CP

93 ATK
82 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
925 CP
Lvl 40
819 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
585 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
468 CP
Lvl 15 Research
351 CP

Barboach's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Barboach PvE Analysis

Bidoof is a cult icon in the Pokémon franchise, but its status and popularity is unfortunately not reflected well in its stats. As such, it should be kept as far away as possible from PvE battles. Please resist the urge of using this icon in ⚔️ Raids and 🛡️ Gyms! 😅

Barboach PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🧸 Little Cup

Despite a solid moveset, Bidoof barely does any reasonable damage and is easy for opponents to farm energy against. However, one good thing about it is the versatile set of Charged Attacks that it can learn! This way, your opponent can never really predict what moves you're about to use and if they judge poorly, it can lead to some unexpected wins!

A max CP of only 815 makes the almighty Bidoof a poor performer in other PvP Leagues.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Little CupLittle Cup
#32

Barboach Type Chart

Barboach takes increased damage from:Barboach takes increased damage from:

GrassGrass256.0%

Barboach takes reduced damage from:Barboach takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
FireFire62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Barboach best moveset

Moves

Water Gun + Mud Bomb

WaterWater Gun
GroundMud Bomb
Barboach's best moveset is Water Gun and Mud Bomb, with 4.99 DPS (damage per second) and 38.5 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Sunny weather.
1.WaterWater GunGroundMud Bomb3.774.9938.5
2.WaterWater GunWaterAqua Tail3.754.9538.3
3.GroundMud ShotGroundMud Bomb3.614.7736.9
4.GroundMud ShotWaterAqua Tail3.574.7236.5
5.WaterWater GunIceIce Beam3.544.6836.2
6.WaterWater GunWaterScald3.484.6035.6
7.GroundMud ShotIceIce Beam3.344.4134.1
8.GroundMud ShotWaterScald3.264.3133.3
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • GroundMud Shot460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy9

    Effects
    Mud Shot has no special effects.
    See Mud Shot details page ↗
  • WaterWater Gun550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Water Gun has no special effects.
    See Water Gun details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GroundMud Bomb60332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy45

    Effects
    Mud Bomb has no special effects.
    See Mud Bomb details page ↗
  • IceIce Beam95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 3.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Ice Beam has no special effects.
    See Ice Beam details page ↗
  • WaterScald75503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Scald
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Scald has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Scald details page ↗
  • WaterAqua Tail50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Aqua Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Aqua Tail has no special effects.
    See Aqua Tail details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Barboach's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Barboach's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Barboach has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Barboach CP Chart

CP Chart

Barboach reaches a maximum of 819 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 427–468 CP, rising to 534–585 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 320–351 CP.

Max CPMax CP819 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch320 CP - 351 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs427 CP - 468 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids427 CP - 468 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
534 CP - 585 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Barboach Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
111 CP236 CP361 CP
485 CP5110 CP6135 CP
7159 CP8184 CP9209 CP
10234 CP11257 CP12280 CP
13304 CP14327 CP15351 CP
16374 CP17397 CP18421 CP
19444 CP20468 CP21491 CP
22514 CP23538 CP24561 CP
25585 CP26608 CP27631 CP
28655 CP29678 CP30702 CP
31713 CP32725 CP33737 CP
34748 CP35760 CP36772 CP
37783 CP38795 CP39807 CP
40819 CP41829 CP42839 CP
43850 CP44861 CP45871 CP
46882 CP47893 CP48904 CP
49914 CP50925 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#339
Height0.41 m
Weight1.9 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
BarboachBarboach
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
WhiscashWhiscash
  • Barboach evolves into Whiscash which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Barboach

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Barboach's Water and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Barboach.

Water Water

Ground Ground

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Barboach Candy296 Barboach Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Barboach Candy10 Barboach Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Barboach Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Barboach Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Barboach Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Barboach Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Barboach Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Barboach Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Barboach Candy-

Barboach Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Barboach from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Barboach in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Barboach family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Barboach in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

BarboachBarboach
WhiscashWhiscash
Shadow Barboach (Shadow)Shadow Barboach
Shadow Whiscash (Shadow)Shadow Whiscash

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
BarboachBarboachBarboachScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmBarboachBarboach
0.2 m0.21 m0.41 m0.62 m0.82 m

Barboach's height ranges from 0.2 m to 0.82 m, with the average being 0.41 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Barboach in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.2009 m0.205 m
0′08″0′08″
XS0.205 m0.41 m
0′08″1′04″
M0.3075 m0.5125 m
1′00″1′08″
XL0.5125 m0.615 m
1′08″2′00″
XXL0.615 m0.82 m
2′00″2′08″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.4
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Barboach

Barboach high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Barboach. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Barboach Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Barboach Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyBARBOACH’s sensitive whiskers serve as a superb radar system. This POKéMON hides in mud, leaving only its two whiskers exposed while it waits for prey to come along.
SapphireBARBOACH’s body is covered with a slimy film. If a foe grabs it, this POKéMON just slips out of the enemy’s grip. This POKéMON grows weak if the slimy coating dries up.
EmeraldIts body is covered with a slimy film. The film acts as a barrier to prevent germs in muddy water from entering the BARBOACH’s body.
FireRed, LeafGreenIt probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
DiamondIt coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.
PearlIts whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
HeartGold, SoulSilverBARBOACH uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.
XIt coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.
YIts whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.
Omega RubyBarboach’s sensitive whiskers serve as a superb radar system. This Pokémon hides in mud, leaving only its two whiskers exposed while it waits for prey to come along.
Alpha SapphireBarboach’s body is covered with a slimy film. If a foe grabs it, this Pokémon just slips out of the enemy’s grip. This Pokémon grows weak if the slimy coating dries up.
SunIts two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey’s location.
MoonIts slippery body is hard to grasp, so much so that there are festivals where people compete to see how many they can catch barehanded.
Ultra SunIts entire body is gooey. When pecked at by bird Pokémon, it slips and slides its way to freedom.
Ultra MoonIts whiskers are filled with nerves. They can sense smells and flavors just as a person’s nose or tongue would.
SwordIts slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
ShieldIt probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
Legends: ArceusMakes its home in swamps with murky water. The poor visibility hides this Pokémon from predators, and the slime on its body makes grasping it difficult.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Barboach’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Ground-type Pokémon, Barboach is especially weak against Grass-type moves.

What are the best moves for Barboach in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Barboach in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Mud Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.987 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 38.522.

How does Barboach perform in Raids?

Barboach's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Barboach rank as a Water-type attacker?

Barboach's performance as a Water-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Barboach?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Barboach: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

What is Barboach’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Barboach’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 819 CP and 925 CP at Level 50.

Can Barboach be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Barboach can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Barboach Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Barboach cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.