Barboach Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Barboach in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Barboach
Barboach is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Ground typing. The best counter is Mega Sceptile (Mega) with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 118.154 DPS.
Barboach can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Barboach is weak to Grass (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Poison-type moves as Barboach resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Barboach is Mega Sceptile (118.154 DPS), Kartana (109.200 DPS), and Shadow Sceptile (99.385 DPS).
Catching Barboach: After defeating Barboach, the catch encounter will have a CP between 438 and 479 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 545-596 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Barboach from raids will have exactly 479 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Barboach?
The best counter for Barboach is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 118.154 DPS. Other top options include Kartana (109.200 DPS) and Shadow Sceptile (99.385 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Barboach?
Barboach can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Barboach weak to?
Barboach is weak to Grass (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Barboach be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Barboach's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Barboach from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Barboach from raids will have 479 CP at level 20, or 596 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 438. If you see 479 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Barboach worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Barboach is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Barboach?
For the best moveset for Barboach itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Barboach stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Barboach without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Barboach can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (109.200 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (99.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Barboach in raids?
Weather boost information for Barboach is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.