Evolution
2 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Barboach is weak to Grass moves. Grass moves do 4× damage. Electric moves have no effect on it.
Barboach's Water moves are super effective against Fire, Ground, and Rock types. Barboach's Ground moves are super effective against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel types. Ground moves have no effect on Flying types.
Pokédex entry
14 versionsMakes 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.
Barboach in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ドジョッチdojotchi
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 泥泥鳅ní ní qiū
- KoreanKorean
- 미꾸리mikkuri
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 泥泥鰍ní ní qiū
- FrenchFrench
- Barloche
- GermanGerman
- Schmerbe
- SpanishSpanish
- Barboach
- ItalianItalian
- Barboach
- EnglishEnglish
- Barboach
What Barboach’s name means
loach in 6 languages3 languages build the name from loach.
Japanese
ドジョッチdojotchi
ドジョウdojouloach
Korean
미꾸리mikkuri
미꾸라지mikkurajiloach
German
Schmerbe
Schmerleloach
In the other languages
English
Barboach
barbel
loach
Chinese
泥泥鳅泥泥鰍ní ní qiū
泥nímud
泥鳅泥鰍níqiūloach
French
Barloche
barbillonbarbel
locheloach
Spanish and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Barboach
15 gamesScarlet · Violet
- South Province (Area Five) In the overworld Lv. 16-23
- South Province (Area Four) In the overworld Lv. 16-23
- East Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 23-28
- Oni Mountain In the overworld Lv. 24-71
- Crystal Pool In the overworld Lv. 25-70
- Fellhorn Gorge In the overworld Lv. 27-72
- West Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 28-30
- Tagtree Thicket In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Glaseado Mountain In the overworld Lv. 36-40
- Alfornada Cavern In the overworld Lv. 37-41
- South Province (Area Six) In the overworld Lv. 37-41
- North Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 47-48
- Reveler’s Road Fixed encounter Lv. 22-65
- Paldea Tera Raid Battle Lv. 12
Legends: Arceus
- Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog In the overworld Lv. 19-29
- Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands In the overworld Lv. 19-22
- Crimson Mirelands: Bolderoll Slope Mass outbreak Lv. 21-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Holm of Trials In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Scarlet Bog Mass outbreak Lv. 21-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Diamond Settlement In the overworld Lv. 26-29
- Crimson Mirelands: Droning Meadow In the overworld Lv. 26-29
- Crimson Mirelands: Lake Valor In the overworld Lv. 26-29
- Crimson Mirelands: Ursa’s Ring In the overworld Lv. 26-29
- Wayward Cave In the overworld Lv. 26-29
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Celestic Town Good Rod Lv. 10-25
- Eterna City Good Rod Lv. 10-25
- Mount Coronet Good Rod Lv. 10-25
- Oreburgh Gate Good Rod Lv. 10-25
- Ravaged Path Good Rod Lv. 10-25
- Route 205 Good Rod Lv. 10-25
- Route 208 Good Rod Lv. 10-25
- Route 210 Good Rod Lv. 10-25
- Route 212 Good Rod Lv. 10-25
- Route 227 Good Rod Lv. 10-25
- Route 228 Good Rod Lv. 10-25
- Great Marsh Good Rod Lv. 15-20
- Bogsunk Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 36-63
- Fountainspring Cave Grand Underground Lv. 36-63
- Riverbank Cave Grand Underground Lv. 36-63
- Still-Water Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 36-63
- Swampy Cave Grand Underground Lv. 36-63
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Galar Mine No. 2 Fishing Lv. 20-24 55%
- Soothing Wetlands Fishing Lv. 13-18 40%
- North Lake Miloch Fishing Lv. 14-16 40%
- Stony Wilderness Grass or cave Lv. 26-60 40% Certain weather Later in the story
- Slumbering Weald Fishing Lv. 45-47 20%
- Ballimere Lake Fishing Lv. 60-65 20%
- Giant's Bed Fishing Lv. 60-65 20%
- Giant's Foot Fishing Lv. 60-65 20%
- Motostoke Fishing Lv. 7-11 10%
- South Lake Miloch Fishing Lv. 11-13 9%
- Brawlers' Cave In the overworld Lv. 40-45
- South Lake Miloch In the overworld Lv. 41-44
- North Lake Miloch In the overworld Lv. 42-45
- Ballimere Lake In the overworld Lv. 60-65
- Giant's Bed In the overworld Lv. 60-65
- Giant's Foot In the overworld Lv. 60-65
- Roaring-Sea Caves In the overworld Lv. 60-65
- Bridge Field Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
- Dusty Bowl Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
- Rolling Fields Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
- West Lake Axewell Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
- Challenge Beach Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Courageous Cavern Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Forest of Focus Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Soothing Wetlands Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Paniola Town Fishing Lv. 10-22 60%
- Seaward Cave Fishing Lv. 10-22 60%
- Poni Gauntlet Fishing Lv. 10-66 40%
- Poni Gauntlet Super Rod Lv. 10-61 40%
- Poni Meadow Fishing Lv. 10-62 40%
- Poni Meadow Super Rod Lv. 10-57 40%
- Vast Poni Canyon Super Rod Lv. 10-46 25%
- Vast Poni Canyon Fishing Lv. 10-51 20%
- Paniola Town Super Rod Lv. 10-17 10%
- Seaward Cave Super Rod Lv. 10-17 10%
- Royal Avenue In-game trade Lv. 21
Sun · Moon
- Paniola Town Fishing Lv. 10-18 50%
- Seaward Cave Fishing Lv. 10-15 50%
- Poni Gauntlet Fishing Lv. 10-59 40%
- Poni Gauntlet Super Rod Lv. 10-59 40%
- Poni Meadow Fishing Lv. 10-57 40%
- Poni Meadow Super Rod Lv. 10-57 40%
- Vast Poni Canyon Fishing Lv. 10-44 40%
- Vast Poni Canyon Super Rod Lv. 10-44 40%
- Paniola Town Super Rod Lv. 10-18 1%
- Seaward Cave Super Rod Lv. 10-15 1%
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
- Meteor Falls Super Rod Lv. 30-40 100%
- Route 111 Super Rod Lv. 30-40 100%
- Route 114 Super Rod Lv. 30-40 100%
- Route 120 Super Rod Lv. 30-40 100%
- Scorched Slab Super Rod Lv. 30-40 100%
- Victory Road Super Rod Lv. 30-40 100%
- Meteor Falls Good Rod Lv. 25-30 5%
- Route 111 Good Rod Lv. 25 5%
- Route 114 Good Rod Lv. 25 5%
- Route 120 Good Rod Lv. 25 5%
- Scorched Slab Good Rod Lv. 25 5%
- Victory Road Good Rod Lv. 25 5%
Black 2 · White 2
- Icirrus City Super Rod Lv. 45-60 40%
- Moor of Icirrus Super Rod Lv. 45-60 40%
- Route 8 Super Rod Lv. 45-60 40%
Black · White
- Icirrus City Super Rod Lv. 35-60 60%
- Moor of Icirrus Super Rod Lv. 35-60 60%
- Route 8 Super Rod Lv. 35-60 60%
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Safari Zone Super Rod Lv. 42-45 10% Special condition
Platinum
- Eterna City Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Great Marsh Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Mt. Coronet Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Oreburgh Gate Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Ravaged Path Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Route 205 Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Route 225 Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Route 227 Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Route 210 Good Rod Lv. 15-20 40%
- Route 228 Good Rod Lv. 15-20 40%
Diamond · Pearl
- Celestic Town Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Eterna City Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Mt. Coronet Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Oreburgh Gate Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Ravaged Path Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Route 205 Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Route 208 Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Route 210 Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Route 212 Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Route 227 Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Route 228 Good Rod Lv. 10-25 45%
- Great Marsh Good Rod Lv. 15-20 40%
Emerald
- Meteor Falls Super Rod Lv. 20-45 100%
- Route 111 Super Rod Lv. 20-45 100%
- Route 114 Super Rod Lv. 20-45 100%
- Route 120 Super Rod Lv. 20-45 100%
- Victory Road Super Rod Lv. 25-35 80%
- Meteor Falls Good Rod Lv. 10-30 20%
- Route 111 Good Rod Lv. 10-30 20%
- Route 114 Good Rod Lv. 10-30 20%
- Route 120 Good Rod Lv. 10-30 20%
- Victory Road Good Rod Lv. 10-30 20%
Ruby · Sapphire
- Meteor Falls Super Rod Lv. 20-45 100%
- Route 111 Super Rod Lv. 20-45 100%
- Route 114 Super Rod Lv. 20-45 100%
- Route 120 Super Rod Lv. 20-45 100%
- Victory Road Super Rod Lv. 25-35 80%
- Meteor Falls Good Rod Lv. 10-30 20%
- Route 111 Good Rod Lv. 10-30 20%
- Route 114 Good Rod Lv. 10-30 20%
- Route 120 Good Rod Lv. 10-30 20%
- Victory Road Good Rod Lv. 10-30 20%
Moves Barboach learns
48 movesLevel up · 11
TM · 41
TM001Take Down⚔TM005Mud-Slap✦TM007Protect◆TM011Water Pulse✦TM022Chilling Water✦TM025Facade⚔TM028Bulldoze⚔TM032Swift✦TM034Icy Wind✦TM035Mud Shot✦TM036Rock Tomb⚔TM047Endure◆TM049Sunny Day◆TM050Rain Dance◆TM051Sandstorm◆TM059Zen Headbutt⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM077Waterfall⚔TM084Stomping Tantrum⚔TM085Rest◆TM086Rock Slide⚔TM100Dragon Dance◆TM103Substitute◆TM110Liquidation⚔TM116Stealth Rock◆TM123Surf✦TM128Amnesia◆TM130Helping Hand◆TM133Earth Power✦TM135Ice Beam✦TM142Hydro Pump✦TM143Blizzard✦TM149Earthquake⚔TM150Stone Edge⚔TM156Outrage⚔TM171Tera Blast✦TM186High Horsepower⚔TM204Double-Edge⚔TM208Whirlpool✦TM209Muddy Water✦TM217Future Sight✦