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Cards/Barboach
Barboach card from the Eevee Grove set
Illustration by Tomokazu Komiya. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Barboach

A basic Fighting-type Pokemon with a simple attack.

Fighting70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It has 70 Hit Points and requires Fighting energy to play.

It can use Mud Shot to deal 30 damage to the opponent's Pokemon.

Signature attack

Mud Shot

No game text. (30 damage)

Mud Shot is a straightforward attack that costs one Fighting energy and one Colorless energy. It deals 30 damage without any extra effects, making it easy for your child to understand how to play.

Attacks

FC
Mud Shot30

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in a deck that focuses on Fighting-type Pokemon. It works best when you have enough basic Fighting energy cards to support its attacks.

Strengths
  • Simple attack
  • Basic stage
  • Fighting type
Watch out for
  • Weak to Grass
  • Low HP
  • No extra effects
Pro tip

Use this card early in the game to establish a presence before your child builds a stronger strategy.

From the Pokédex

Barboach lives in muddy riverbeds and uses its whiskers to sense vibrations in the water.

Note for the parent

Check the weakness section before playing, as Grass-type attacks will deal double damage to Barboach.

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