Aside from its own, Gen 3 is one of the most well-represented generations of Pokemon inPokemon Scarlet & Violet. A number ofbeloved Gen 3 Pokemonmade the cut for the games, including fan-favorite Gardevoir, PvP legend Salamence, and of course, Whiscash and Barboach. While Whiscash doesn’t have the highest base stats, it has good defensive typing that eliminates the threat of Electric-type moves to the Water-type. Here’s how to get both Barboach and Whiscash inPokemon Scarlet & Violet.
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Where to Find Barboach in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
As its habitat entry states, Barboach can be found in ponds and deep underwater. This means players should look for isolated ponds inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, as it’s likely Barboach can be found there. Failing that, it can occasionallybe found in ocean regions. Regardless, it is a more common spawn than its evolution, so players should consider checking the following areas for a Barboach instead of trying to find a wild Whiscash:
How to Evolve Barboach in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Barboach evolves into Whiscash at Level 30,with no other evolution trickrequired. Players can get Barboach to Level 30 fairly easily by utilizing the game’s built-in EXP Share, EXP Candies, and Rare Candies. EXP Share cannot be turned off inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, so players don’t need to do anything to turn it off or on.
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Where to Find Whiscash in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Whiscash, as noted above,spawns slightly lessthan its pre-evolution. However, if players are looking for a fully evolved Whiscash, checking the same places is a strong bet as they can often be found in packs with multiple Barboach. The following areas should be checked when looking for Whiscash:
