Type matchups
Damage Barboach takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Ground type, Barboach has 1 weakness, 4 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Water/Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 48
- Defense
- 43
- Sp. Atk
- 46
- Sp. Def
- 41
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 288
Barboach has a base stat total of 288, higher than 10% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (60). Its Attack (48) and Sp. Atk (46) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 43 Defense and 41 Sp. Def it is frail.
Barboach can have the abilities Oblivious, Anticipation and Hydration.
How to beat Barboach
The best way to beat Barboach is with Grass moves, which deal 4× damage.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock, Steel and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Celebi hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Ground moves. Shaymin hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Ground moves. Sky Shaymin hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Barboach's Ground moves and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Barboach is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Barboach → Whiscash) and evolves into Whiscash.
Best counters to Barboach
Other Water/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Barboach weak to?
As a Water/Ground type, Barboach takes super-effective damage from Grass (4×) moves.
What is Barboach resistant to?
Barboach resists Poison, Rock, Steel and Fire moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Barboach?
Strong type-based picks include Celebi, Shaymin and Sky Shaymin, which hit Barboach with super-effective attacks.