NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0339

Barboach

Water

Ground

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.

Category: Whiskers Pokémon
Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 1.9 kg
Generation: III

Abilities

Oblivious

Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

Anticipation

Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

Hydration Hidden ability

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Whiskers Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Barboach
- Whiscash

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 288

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Grass

×4

Resists

Fire

×0.5

Poison

×0.5

Rock

×0.5

Steel

×0.5

Immune to

Electric

×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ThrashPhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Water GunSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 11
Emerald · Level Up · Level 11
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 11
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 10
Platinum · Level Up · Level 10
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 10
Black White · Level Up · Level 10
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 11
Xd · Level Up · Level 11
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 10
X Y · Level Up · Level 10
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

Hydro PumpSpecial · WaterPower 110Accuracy 80%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SurfSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Ice BeamSpecial · IcePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

BlizzardSpecial · IcePower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EarthquakePhysical · GroundPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 31
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 31
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 39
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 39
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 39
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 39
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 31
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 31
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 39
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 39
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 32
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 36
Scarlet Violet · Machine

FissurePhysical · GroundPower —Accuracy 30%Details +

Causes a one-hit KO.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
Emerald · Level Up · Level 41
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 41
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 47
Platinum · Level Up · Level 47
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 47
Black White · Level Up · Level 47
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 41
Xd · Level Up · Level 41
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 47
X Y · Level Up · Level 47
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 44
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 44
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 44
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 48
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 48
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 48

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

MimicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

WaterfallPhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

AmnesiaStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
Emerald · Level Up · Level 21
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 21
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 18
Platinum · Level Up · Level 18
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 18
Black White · Level Up · Level 18
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 21
Xd · Level Up · Level 21
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 18
X Y · Level Up · Level 18
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 18
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 18
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 18
Scarlet Violet · Machine

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 26
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 26
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 26
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 31
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 31
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 31
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 31
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 26
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 26
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 31
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 31
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 6
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 6
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 18
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 6
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Rock SlidePhysical · RockPower 75Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 26
Emerald · Level Up · Level 26
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 26
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 31
Platinum · Level Up · Level 31
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 31
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 31
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 26
Xd · Level Up · Level 26
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 31
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 31
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 6
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 6
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 6

FlailPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

OutragePhysical · DragonPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

SandstormStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

SparkPhysical · ElectricPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

MagnitudePhysical · GroundPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power varies randomly from 10 to 150.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 16
Emerald · Level Up · Level 16
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 16
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 26
Platinum · Level Up · Level 26
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 26
Black White · Level Up · Level 26
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 16
Xd · Level Up · Level 16
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 26
X Y · Level Up · Level 26
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 20
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 20

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Future SightSpecial · PsychicPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits the target two turns later.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 36
Emerald · Level Up · Level 36
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 36
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 43
Platinum · Level Up · Level 43
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 43
Black White · Level Up · Level 43
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 36
Xd · Level Up · Level 36
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 43
X Y · Level Up · Level 43
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 39
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 39
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 39
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 42
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 42
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 42
Scarlet Violet · Machine

WhirlpoolSpecial · WaterPower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

HailStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

DivePhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Mud SportStatus · GroundPower —Accuracy —Details +

Halves all Electric-type damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 6
Emerald · Level Up · Level 6
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 6
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 6
Platinum · Level Up · Level 6
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 6
Black White · Level Up · Level 6
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 6
Xd · Level Up · Level 6
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 6
X Y · Level Up · Level 6
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 6
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 6
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 6

Rock TombPhysical · RockPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Muddy WaterSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 35
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 35
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 35
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 31
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 31
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 31
Scarlet Violet · Machine

BouncePhysical · FlyingPower 85Accuracy 85%Details +

User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Mud ShotSpecial · GroundPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Water SportStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Halves all Fire-type damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 6
Emerald · Level Up · Level 6
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 6
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 6
Platinum · Level Up · Level 6
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 6
Black White · Level Up · Level 6
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 6
Xd · Level Up · Level 6
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 6
X Y · Level Up · Level 6
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 6
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 6
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 6

Dragon DanceStatus · DragonPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Water PulseSpecial · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 22
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 22
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 22
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 22
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 22
X Y · Level Up · Level 22
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 6
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Aqua TailPhysical · WaterPower 90Accuracy 90%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 35
Platinum · Level Up · Level 35
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 35
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 35
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 35
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 35
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 28
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 24
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 34
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 24

Earth PowerSpecial · GroundPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 43
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mud BombSpecial · GroundPower 65Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 14
Platinum · Level Up · Level 14
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 14
Black White · Level Up · Level 14
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 14
X Y · Level Up · Level 14
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 11

Zen HeadbuttPhysical · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 25
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Stone EdgePhysical · RockPower 100Accuracy 80%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Stealth RockStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ScaldSpecial · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

BulldozePhysical · GroundPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

High HorsepowerPhysical · GroundPower 95Accuracy 95%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Stomping TantrumPhysical · GroundPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the user’s last move failed.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

LiquidationPhysical · WaterPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Chilling WaterSpecial · WaterPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

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.

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.

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.

Firered · Leafgreen · Shield

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

Diamond · X

It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.

Pearl · Y

Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.

Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Sword

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

Heartgold · Soulsilver

BARBOACH uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.

Omega 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.

Alpha 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.

Sun

Its two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey’s location.

Moon

Its 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 Sun

Its entire body is gooey. When pecked at by bird Pokémon, it slips and slides its way to freedom.

Ultra Moon

Its whiskers are filled with nerves. They can sense smells and flavors just as a person’s nose or tongue would.

Legends Arceus

Makes 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.

POKÉMON TCG

Barboach trading cards

12 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12