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Barboach, the Whiskers Pokémon — Water/Ground-type Pokémon official artwork
waterground
Barboach
ID:#339Whiskers Pokémon
Height
0.4m
Weight
1.9kg
Catch Rate
190
Exp
58
SwordShieldThe Isle Of ArmorThe Crown TundraBrilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus

Barboach Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Barboach in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 46 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Shield
Galar

Barboach Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry

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.

Pokemon Shield Barboach Sprites

Barboach front-facing sprite from Pokémon ShieldPrimary
Barboach shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon ShieldShiny

Pokémon Shield Barboach Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Barboach via various methods in Pokémon Shield.

MoveTypeRequirement
Water GunwaterLv. 1
Mud SlapgroundLv. 1
RestpsychicLv. 6
SnorenormalLv. 6
Water PulsewaterLv. 12
AmnesiapsychicLv. 18
Aqua TailwaterLv. 24
Muddy WaterwaterLv. 31
EarthquakegroundLv. 36
Future SightpsychicLv. 42
FissuregroundLv. 48

End of Move Database

Pokémon Shield Barboach Locations

Barboach can be caught in 12 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Giants Foot, Giants Bed, and Roaring Sea Caves. The most reliable spawn is at Roaring Sea Caves, where you'll find it between Lv. 60 and 65 by grass with a 100% encounter rate.

Galar Mine No 2

1 encounter
  • fishing
    Lv. 20-24
    Hidden encounters
    Fishing
    55%Common

Slumbering Weald

1 encounter
  • fishing
    Lv. 45-47
    Hidden encounters
    Fishing
    20%Frequent

Motostoke

1 encounter
  • fishing
    Lv. 7-11
    Fishing
    10%Uncommon

South Lake Miloch

2 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 11-13
    Hidden encounters
    Fishing
    9%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 41-44
    Visible encounters
    5%25%10%60%10%5%60%60%25%
    Surfing

North Lake Miloch

2 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 14-16
    Hidden encounters
    Fishing
    40%Frequent
  • surf
    Lv. 42-45
    Visible encounters
    5%10%60%5%5%60%60%25%
    Surfing

Stony Wilderness

1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 26-28
    Hidden encounters
    40%

Soothing Wetlands

Isle Of Armor1 encounter
  • fishing
    Lv. 13-18
    Hidden encounters
    Fishing
    40%Frequent

Brawlers Cave

Isle Of Armor1 encounter
  • surf
    Lv. 40-45
    Visible encounters
    Surfing
    50%Common

Giants Foot

Crown Tundra2 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encounters
    Fishing
    20%Frequent
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encounters
    25%25%25%25%20%20%25%100%25%
    Surfing

Giants Bed

Crown Tundra2 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encounters
    Fishing
    20%Frequent
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encounters
    33%33%33%33%25%25%33%100%33%
    Surfing

Roaring Sea Caves

Crown Tundra1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encounters
    25%25%25%25%20%20%25%100%25%
    Surfing

Ballimere Lake

Crown Tundra2 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encounters
    Fishing
    20%Frequent
  • surf
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encounters
    27%27%27%27%20%27%27%
    Surfing