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{{PokéBox
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Solrock|next=Whiscash}}
 
 
|name=Barboach
 
|jname=ドジョッチ Dojoach
 
|ndex=339
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|ndexprev=Solrock
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|ndexnext=Whiscash
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|dexhoenn={{tt|127|Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald}}/{{tt|132|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}
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|dexsinnoh=080
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|dexmokalos=040
 
|evointo=Whiscash
 
|gen=Generation III
 
|species=Whiskers Pokémon
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|type=Water
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|type2=Ground
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|metheight=0.4 m
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|imheight=1'04"
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|metweight=1.9 kg
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|imweight=4.2 lbs.
 
|ability=[[Oblivious]]<br />[[Anticipation]]
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|dw=Hydration
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|body=03
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|egg1=Water 2
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|color=Gray
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|male=50
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|evo=[[File:339.png]][[File:340.png|link=Whiscash]]}}
 
'''Barboach''' (Japanese: '''ドジョッチ''' ''Dojoach'') is a {{type|Water}}/{{type|Ground}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]].
   
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==Biology==
{{PokéBox|
 
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===Physiology===
backcolor={{Water}}| textcolor=black|
 
 
Barboach is a blue and gray loach-like Pokémon with a whiskery blue face and three fins. All of its fins are uchiwa fan-shaped(the dorsal, pelvic, anal and tail fin), while only the dorsal, pelvic and anal fins have black spots on them. All across it's side there is a zigzag black line. Barboach does not have any visible pectoral fins though.
name=Barboach|
 
 

jname=(ドジョッチ ''Dojoach'')|
 
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==Evolution==
image=339Barboach.png|
 
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'''Barboach''' [[Evolution|evolves]] into [[Whiscash]] at level 30.
ndex=339|
 
evofrom=None|
 
evointo=[[Whiscash]]|
 
gen=[[Generation III]]|
 
pronun=<math>Bar-boach</math>|
 
hp=50|
 
atk=48|
 
def=43|
 
satk=46|
 
sdef=41|
 
spd=60|
 
species=Whiskers Pokémon|
 
type={{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Ground}}|
 
height=<span class="explain" title="0.4m">1'04"</span>|
 
weight=<span class="explain" title="1.9kg">4.2 lbs.</span>|
 
ability=[[Oblivious]]
 
*[[Anticipation]]|
 
color=<span style="color:gray;">'''Gray'''</span>|
 
gender=<span style="color:violet;">50% ♀</span>/<span style="color:blue;">50% ♂</span>|
 
}}
 
   
 
==Game info==
'''Barboach''' is a {{type|Water}}/{{type|Ground}}-type [[Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It [[Evolution|evolves]] into [[Whiscash]] at level 30.
 
 
===Game locations===
 
==Apperence==
 
Barboach is a blue and gray pokemon with a whiskery blue face and three fins. It has one fin on the top f it's body and two on the bottom of it's body.It has a circle like "fin" on it's tail on across it's side there is a zigzag black line.
 

 
==Game Info==
 
===Game Locations===
 
 
{{Game Locations
 
{{Game Locations
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|border={{Ground}}
|pokemon=Barboach
 
 
|backcolor={{Water}}
 
|backcolor={{Water}}
 
|rubysapphire=[[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111]], [[Hoenn Route 114|114]], [[Hoenn Route 120|120]], [[Meteor Falls]], [[Hoenn Victory Road|Victory Road]]
 
|rubysapphire=[[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111]], [[Hoenn Route 114|114]], [[Hoenn Route 120|120]], [[Meteor Falls]], [[Hoenn Victory Road|Victory Road]]
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|platinum=[[Great Marsh]]
 
|platinum=[[Great Marsh]]
 
|ptrarity=Common
 
|ptrarity=Common
|heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Safari Zone]]
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|heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Safari Zone (Johto)|Safari Zone]]
 
|hgssrarity=Common
 
|hgssrarity=Common
 
|blackwhite=[[Unova Route 8|Route 8]], [[Icirrus City]], [[Moor of Icirrus]]
 
|blackwhite=[[Unova Route 8|Route 8]], [[Icirrus City]], [[Moor of Icirrus]]
 
|bwrarity=Common
 
|bwrarity=Common
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|xy=[[Kalos Route 14|Route 14]], [[Kalos Route 19|19]]
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|xyrarity=Common
 
}}
 
}}
   
===Pokédex Entries===
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{Pokédexentries
{{GenIIIPokédex
 
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|gen=III
|name=Barboach
 
 
|backcolor={{Water}}
 
|backcolor={{Water}}
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|border={{Ground}}
|ruby=Barboach's sensitive whiskers serve as a superb radar system. This Pokémon hides in mud, leaving only its two whiskers exposed while it waits for prey to come along.
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|ruby=Barboach's sensitive whiskers serve as a superb radar system. This Pokémon hides in mud, leaving only its two whiskers exposed while it waits for prey to come along.
|sapphire=Barboach's body is covered with a slimy film. If a foe grabs it, this Pokémon just slips out of the enemy's grip. This Pokémon grows weak if the slimy coating dries up.
 
|emerald=Its body is covered with a slimy film. The film acts as a barrier to prevent germs in muddy water from entering the Barboach's body.
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|sapphire=Barboach's body is covered with a slimy film. If a foe grabs it, this Pokémon just slips out of the enemy's grip. This Pokémon grows weak if the slimy coating dries up.
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|emerald=Its body is covered with a slimy film. The film acts as a barrier to prevent germs in muddy water from entering the Barboach's body.
|firered=It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
 
|leafgreen=It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
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|firered=It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
 
|leafgreen=It probes muddy riverbeds with its two long whiskers. A slimy film protects its body.
|diamond=It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.
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|diamond=It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.
|pearl=Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.
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|pearl=Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.
|platinum=Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
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|platinum=Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
|heartgold=Barboach uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.
 
|soulsilver=Barboach uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.
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|heartgold=Barboach uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.
 
|soulsilver=Barboach uses its whiskers to taste things just as a person uses his or her tongue to taste things.
|black=Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
 
|white=Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
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|black=Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
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|white=Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
}}
 
 
|black 2=Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
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|white 2=Its slimy body is hard to grasp. In one region, it is said to have been born from hardened mud.
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|x=It coats its entire body with a slimy fluid so it can squirm and slip away if grabbed.
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|y=Its whiskers make a superb radar. They are used to locate prey, even in the murkiest of water.
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|or=Barboach’s sensitive whiskers serve as a superb radar system. This Pokémon hides in mud, leaving only its two whiskers exposed while it waits for prey to come along.
 
|as=Barboach’s body is covered with a slimy film. If a foe grabs it, this Pokémon just slips out of the enemy’s grip. This Pokémon grows weak if the slimy coating dries up.}}
   
 
===Sprites===
 
===Sprites===
 
{{GenIIIPokéSprites
 
{{GenIIIPokéSprites
 
|bgcolor= {{Water}}
 
|bgcolor= {{Water}}
|rbysapspr= Barboach RS.png
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|rbysapspr= RS 339 front.png
 
|rbysapsprs= Barboach RS S.png
 
|rbysapsprs= Barboach RS S.png
|emeraldspr= Barboach E.gif
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|emeraldspr= E 339 front.gif
 
|emeraldsprs= Barboach E S.gif
 
|emeraldsprs= Barboach E S.gif
|frlgspr= Barboach RS.png
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|frlgspr= RS 339 front.png
 
|frlgsprs= Barboach RS S.png
 
|frlgsprs= Barboach RS S.png
 
|IIIback=Barboach Back III.png
 
|IIIback=Barboach Back III.png
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|IVback=Barboach Back IV.png
 
|IVback=Barboach Back IV.png
 
|IVbacks=Barboach Shiny Back IV.png
 
|IVbacks=Barboach Shiny Back IV.png
|bwspr=Barboach BW.png
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|bwspr=Barboach BW.gif
|bwsprs=Barboach BW S.png
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|bwsprs=
|Vback=Barboach Back V.png
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|Vback=
|Vbacks=Barboach Shiny Back V.png
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|Vbacks=
 
}}
 
}}
   
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==Trivia==
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*Barboach is actually derived from the [[Wikipedia:Misgurnus anguillicaudatus|dojo loach]], a type of catfish-relative fish with 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.
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*Although, they make look more like the false eel called as [[Wikipedia:Dinosaur Eel|'bichir']]. Like loaches, bichirs have barbels and relies on smell replacing its poor eyesight.
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===Etymolgy===
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Barboach is a combination of barb (referring to the barbs around its mouth) or barbel and loach.
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[[Category:Ground Pokémon]]
 
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[[Category:Small Pokémon]]
 
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Revision as of 06:45, 24 November 2014

Barboach (Japanese: ドジョッチ Dojoach) is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Biology

Physiology

Barboach is a blue and gray loach-like Pokémon with a whiskery blue face and three fins. All of its fins are uchiwa fan-shaped(the dorsal, pelvic, anal and tail fin), while only the dorsal, pelvic and anal fins have black spots on them. All across it's side there is a zigzag black line. Barboach does not have any visible pectoral fins though. 

Evolution

Barboach evolves into Whiscash at level 30.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Route 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road Uncommon
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Route 111, 114, 120, Meteor Falls, Victory Road Uncommon
Diamond and Pearl Fishing at many places (Good Rod) Common
Platinum Great Marsh Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Safari Zone Common
Black and White Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus Common
X and Y Route 14, 19 Common

Pokédex entries

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Sprites

Template:GenIIIPokéSprites

Trivia

  • Barboach is actually derived from the dojo loach, a type of catfish-relative fish with 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.
  • Although, they make look more like the false eel called as 'bichir'. Like loaches, bichirs have barbels and relies on smell replacing its poor eyesight.

Etymolgy

Barboach is a combination of barb (referring to the barbs around its mouth) or barbel and loach.

See also

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