Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoenn | Meteor Falls 1F 1R | Good Rod | 10–30 |
| Hoenn | Meteor Falls 1F 1R | Super Rod | 20–45 |
| Hoenn | Meteor Falls 1F 2R | Good Rod | 10–30 |
| Hoenn | Meteor Falls 1F 2R | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Hoenn | Meteor Falls B1F 1R | Good Rod | 10–30 |
| Hoenn | Meteor Falls B1F 1R | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Hoenn | Meteor Falls B1F 2R | Good Rod | 10–30 |
| Hoenn | Meteor Falls B1F 2R | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Hoenn | Route 111 | Good Rod | 10–30 |
| Hoenn | Route 111 | Super Rod | 20–45 |
| Hoenn | Route 114 | Good Rod | 10–30 |
| Hoenn | Route 114 | Super Rod | 20–45 |
| Hoenn | Route 120 | Good Rod | 10–30 |
| Hoenn | Route 120 | Super Rod | 20–45 |
| Hoenn | Victory Road B2F | Good Rod | 10–30 |
| Hoenn | Victory Road B2F | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Johto | Slowpoke Well | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Union Cave | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 48
- Defense
- 43
- Sp. Attack
- 46
- Sp. Defense
- 41
- Speed
- 60
Abilities · Oblivious
Hidden ability · Hydration
Size · 0.4 m · 1.9 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Whiscash · Level 30
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Barboach
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Water Gun |
| 1 | Mud Slap |
| 6 | Rest |
| 6 | Snore |
| 12 | Water Pulse |
| 18 | Amnesia |
| 24 | Aqua Tail |
| 31 | Muddy Water |
| 36 | Earthquake |
| 42 | Future Sight |
| 48 | Fissure |