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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 Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Barboach in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 42 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Shining Pearl
Sinnoh

Barboach Pokemon Shining Pearl 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 Shining Pearl Barboach Sprites

Barboach front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining PearlPrimary
Barboach shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining PearlShiny

Pokémon Shining Pearl Barboach Moveset

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

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 Shining Pearl Barboach Locations

Barboach can be caught in 17 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 205, Sinnoh Route 208, and Sinnoh Route 210. The most reliable spawn is at Oreburgh Gate, where you'll find it between Lv. 10 and 25 by fishing with the Good Rod with a 45% encounter rate.

Sinnoh Route 205

1 encounter
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    45%45%45%
    Northern segment
    Fishing

Sinnoh Route 208

1 encounter
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    45%45%45%
    Fishing

Sinnoh Route 210

1 encounter
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    45%45%45%
    Northern (foggy) section
    Fishing

Sinnoh Route 212

1 encounter
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    45%45%45%
    Southern area (rainy)
    Fishing

Sinnoh Route 227

1 encounter
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    45%45%45%
    Fishing

Sinnoh Route 228

1 encounter
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    45%45%45%
    Fishing

Eterna City

1 encounter
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    45%45%45%
    Fishing

Celestic Town

1 encounter
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    45%45%45%
    Fishing

Mount Coronet

3 encounters
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    45%45%45%
    Southern 1F (Oreburgh City - Hearthome City side)
    Fishing
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    45%45%45%
    B1F
    Fishing
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    45%45%45%
    4F
    Fishing

Oreburgh Gate

1 encounter
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    45%45%45%
    B1F
    Fishing

Ravaged Path

2 encounters
  • good rod
    Lv. 15-20
    40%40%40%
    Fishing
  • good rod
    Lv. 10-25
    5%5%5%
    Fishing

Great Marsh

1 encounter
  • good rod
    Lv. 15-20
    40%40%40%
    All areas
    Fishing

Bogsunk Cavern

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 25-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining TM96 (Strength)
    Varies

Fountainspring Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 25-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining TM96 (Strength)
    Varies

Riverbank Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 25-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining TM96 (Strength)
    Varies

Still Water Cavern

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 25-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining TM96 (Strength)
    Varies

Swampy Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 25-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining TM96 (Strength)
    Varies