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barboach
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Barboach

Whiskers Pokémon

WaterGround

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

Base Stats

HP 50
Attack 48
Defense 43
Sp. Atk 46
Sp. Def 41
Speed 60
Total 288

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Whiskers Pokémon
Height 0.4 m
Weight 1.9 kg
Base Exp 58
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 190
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Waters Edge
Egg Groups Water2

Sprites

barboach Front Front
barboach Back Back
barboach Front Shiny Front Shiny
barboach Back Shiny Back Shiny
barboach Official Art Official Art
barboach Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

lc Usage: 0.2%
Dragon Dance
Item
Eviolite
Ability
Anticipation
Nature
Adamant / Impish
EVs
HP 36
Atk 212
Def 12
SpD 28
Spe 196

Strategy Overview

Although Barboach isn't one of the most common Pokemon in LC, that shouldn't mean it should be overlooked. Being one of the few Pokemon in Little Cup with access to Dragon Dance, in addition to two great STABs in Water and Ground, Barboach can inflict a lot of damage with only a single boost. However, that's where the list of proficiencies ends for Barboach. Unfortunately for Barboach, it can be taken down pretty easily by most Choice Scarf Pokemon as well as dedicated physical walls. In addition, Barboach's only viable item is Eviolite, as its defenses are quite low. This makes it harder for Barboach to sweep because it can't run Life Orb.

Most Used Moves

Earthquake
100.0%
Bounce
100.0%
Waterfall
100.0%

Most Used Items

Eviolite
100.0%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc