Where can I find Barboach in SoulGold?

Barboach can be found in 14 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Barboach?

Barboach is a water/ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Barboach learn in SoulGold?

Barboach can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Barboachin Pokémon SoulGold

waterground

Pokédex Entry

Whiskers Pokémon

Its 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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

WaterGround

Dex

#339

Abilities

Oblivious(Primary)

Prevents attraction.

Anticipation(Secondary)

Senses dangerous moves.

Hydration(Hidden)

Cures status in rain.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water2

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Hp

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

grass ×4

Resists

fire ×0.5poison ×0.5rock ×0.5steel ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Barboach

Base form

→

Whiscash

Level up Barboach to Lv. 30

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How to Obtain

Barboach can be found very common in Dark Cave North Side while surfing or fishing with Good Rod, very common in Dark Cave South Side while surfing, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and very common in Route 35 while fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod. Wild ones range from level five to 40.

Wild Encounters (8)

Level Up Moves (11)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
6	RestLevel: 6Rest	psychic	0	0	0
6	RestLevel: 6Rest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
6	SnoreLevel: 6Snore	normal	0	100	15
6	SnoreLevel: 6Snore	A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch.
12	Water PulseLevel: 12Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
12	Water PulseLevel: 12Water Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
18	AmnesiaLevel: 18Amnesia	psychic	0	0	20
18	AmnesiaLevel: 18Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
24	Aqua TailLevel: 24Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10
24	Aqua TailLevel: 24Aqua Tail	The user swings its tail like a wave to attack.
31	Muddy WaterLevel: 31Muddy Water	water	0	85	10
31	Muddy WaterLevel: 31Muddy Water	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
36	EarthquakeLevel: 36Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
36	EarthquakeLevel: 36Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
42	Future SightLevel: 42Future Sight	psychic	80	0	0
42	Future SightLevel: 42Future Sight	Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later.
48	FissureLevel: 48Fissure	ground	1	30	5
48	FissureLevel: 48Fissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ThrashThrash	normal	0	100	0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
SparkSpark	electric	65	100	20
SparkSpark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
Hydro PumpHydro Pump	water	0	80	5
Hydro PumpHydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Take DownTake Down	normal	90	85	20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	dragon	0	0	20
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed.
Earth PowerEarth Power	ground	90	100	10
Earth PowerEarth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	55	95	15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
Muddy WaterMuddy Water	water	0	85	10
Muddy WaterMuddy Water	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Barboach. Use these types to counter it effectively.

grass4×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Barboach resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

electric

fire0.5×poison0.5×rock0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Barboach, either offensively or defensively.

Barboachin Pokémon SoulGold

Pokédex Entry