Barboach
ドジョッチ Dojoach
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Artwork from R/S/E
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HP
1
| Atk
0
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0
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0
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0
| Exp.
92
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Barboach (Japanese: ドジョッチ Dojoach) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon.
It evolves into Whiscash starting at level 30.
Biology
Physiology
Barboach are small, catfish-like Pokémon that are covered in a slimy film at all times. They have an innate sense of seismic activity that is better developed in their evolved form, Whiscash. Barboach have blue whiskers that work as a superb radar in even the murkiest of water, as well as rounded pectoral fins and a tail fin. Judging by this, it is suggested that they aren't fast swimmers, but are hardy fish Pokémon. The main body of a Barboach is a soft gray color with a jagged black line running the length of their body—this might represent a fissure crack or fault line, reflecting Barboach's dual types—Ground and Water.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Being Ground- and Water-typed gives Barboach the rare ability to wield Ground-type moves such as Magnitude and Fissure. Barboach have powerful latent psychic abilities that reveal themselves as they grow. Barboach have been known to shy away from danger before it appears, yet they seem blissfully oblivious to other threats.
Behavior
Barboach are clever hunters and are known to hide in mud with only their two whiskers exposed, waiting for prey to come by. They also probe muddy riverbeds with these whiskers, hoping to flush out some prey.
Habitat
Much like a real loach, it can be found on muddy river bottoms.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Because of their habitat and behavior, it's likely that they eat small bugs and fish that live in mud at the bottom of lakes. They also probably eat rotting plant matter and berries that find their way to the bottom.
Barboach appears to be an omnivore, and it is not known whether they prey on other fish Pokémon.
In the anime
Barboach was going to be featured in an episode between Solid as a Solrock and Vanity Affair, but the episode remained unaired due to an earthquake that occurred in Japan sometime before its scheduled airdate.
Barboach was one of the Pokémon that Juan used for his performance at the beginning of The Great Eight Fate.
In the TCG
- Main article: Barboach (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| III
| Ruby
| Barboach'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.
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| Sapphire
| Barboach'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.
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| Emerald
| 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.
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| FireRed
| It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
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| LeafGreen
| It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.
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| Pearl
| Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.
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| Platinum
| Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
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Game locations
| Gen
| Game
| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| III
| Ruby
| Sapphire
| Uncommon (Good Rod)
Common (Super Rod)
| Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road
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| Emerald
| Uncommon (Good Rod)
Common (Super Rod)
| Routes 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| None
| Trade
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| None
| Trade
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| IV
| Diamond
| Pearl
| Common
| Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Good Rod)
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| Platinum
| ??? (Fish)
| Great Marsh
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| Pal Park
| Pond
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In side games
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Barboach is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Barboach and Whiscash are the only dual-typed Water/Ground Pokémon who are not in the Water 1 egg group.
- Barboach is the only Pokémon that learns Spark through breeding.
Origin
Barboach seems to be based off of the loach; however, it is suspected to share characteristics with hagfish.
Name origin
Barboach's name is a combination of barb, referring to the barbs around its mouth, and loach, referring to the species of fish that is similar to Barboach. Its Japanese name is a contraction of dojo loach, or just a combination of 泥鰌 dojō, Japanese for loach, and loach or 土 tsuchi, ground. It is also worth noting that the first kanji in its name, 泥 doro, means "mud".
In other languages
External links
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Barboach images on Bulbagarden Archives.
