Barboach (Pokémon)
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Barboach (Japanese: ドジョッチ Dojoach) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Barboach are small, loach-like Pokémon that are covered in a slimy film at all times. They have an innate sense of seismic activity that is better developed in their evolved form, Whiscash. Barboach have blue whiskers that work as a superb radar in even the murkiest of water, as well as rounded pectoral fins and a tail fin. Judging by this, it is suggested that they aren't fast swimmers, but are hardy fish Pokémon. The main body of a Barboach is a soft gray color with a jagged black line running the length of their body—this might represent a fissure crack or fault line, reflecting Barboach's dual types—Ground and Water.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Being Ground- and Template:Type2d gives Barboach the rare ability to wield Ground-type moves such as Magnitude and Fissure. Barboach have powerful latent psychic abilities that reveal themselves as they grow. Barboach have been known to shy away from danger before it appears, yet they seem blissfully oblivious to other threats.
Behavior
Barboach are clever hunters and are known to hide in mud with only their two whiskers exposed, waiting for prey to come by. They also probe muddy riverbeds with these whiskers, hoping to flush out some prey.
Habitat
Much like a real loach, it can be found on muddy river bottoms.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Because of their habitat and behavior, it's likely that they eat small bugs and fish that live in mud at the bottom of lakes. They also probably eat rotting plant matter and berries that find their way to the bottom. Barboach appears to be an omnivore, and it is not known whether they prey on other fish Pokémon.
In the anime
Major appearances
Barboach was going to be featured in an episode between Solid as a Solrock and Vanity Affair. However, the episode never aired due to an earthquake that occurred in Japan sometime before its scheduled airdate. The episode hasn't aired since.
Minor appearances
Barboach did make its official debut in The Great Eight Fate as one of the Pokémon that Juan used for his performance at the episode's beginning.
Multiple Barboach were owned by a family of traveling circus performers in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Barboach appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Barboach has appeared in aquariums belonging to Mr. Briney and Team Aqua, but unlike its evolved counterpart, it has not played any major roles.
In the TCG
- Main article: Barboach (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire |
Lake (Sapphire Field) |
Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 10 Endless Level 14 Forever Level 9 Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team |
Waterfall Pond (1F-5F) |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness |
Waterfall Cave (B1-B8) Serenity River (B1-B7) |
Pokémon Rumble Blast | Lake: Soothing Shore |
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 50
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110 - 157 | 210 - 304 | |
48
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47 - 110 | 90 - 214 | |
43
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43 - 104 | 81 - 203 | |
46
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45 - 107 | 87 - 210 | |
41
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41 - 102 | 78 - 199 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
Total: 288
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Pokéathlon stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Dragon Dance | Dragon | Status | — | —% | 20 | |||||
Earth Power‡ | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |||||
Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80% | 5 | |||||
Mud Shot* | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |||||
Muddy Water* | Water | Special | 95 | 85% | 10 | |||||
Spark | Electric | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 | |||||
Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 | |||||
Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 | |||||
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By tutoring
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This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. | |||||||||||||
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Dream World-only moves
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Event | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Dream World | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
Dream World | Spark | Electric | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 | ||||
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Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Evolution
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Level 30 → |
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Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Barboach and Whiscash are the only dual-typed Water/Ground Pokémon who are not in the Water 1 egg group.
- Barboach and Whiscash are the only non-Electric Pokémon to learn Spark. This may be a reference to how several species of catfish use electricity to navigate and find prey.
- Barboach's evolutionary line is the only Pokémon that can learn both Water Sport and Mud Sport by leveling up.
Origin
Barboach seems to be based on the dojo loach found in East Asia. Sharing many characteristics with the genus such as; burying themselves to hide from view, using their whiskers to detect their surroundings, secretion of a slimy substance and the ability to encase themselves in mud.
Name origin
Barboach is a combination of barb (referring to the barbs around its mouth) or barbel and loach.
Dojoach is a contraction of dojo loach, or it may be a combination of 泥鰌 dojō (loach) and loach or 土 tsuchi (ground). Notably, the first kanji in 泥鰌 dojō (loach) is 泥 doro (mud).
In other languages
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External links
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