Barbocio has finally appeared in Pokémon Go. Although Barboach is one of the most difficult Pokémon to defeat, like all other difficult Pokémon, Barboach also has its own vulnerabilities that can be used against him with the best counter moves. We will discuss the best possible raid counters and move sets to defeat Barboach in Pokémon Go.

Barboach in Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go Barboach counters
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Barboach is a double type earth And Water type Pokémon which is extremely vulnerable to Grass-type moves, making it very easy to deal damage to this beast. But strategy and the correct use of moves will remain the key factor in defeating Barboach during battle raids.

Barboach move set

Barboach has a variety of moves that make him a difficult opponent to defeat. His quick moves include Shot of mud and water pistol, and on the other hand, its charge moves include Ice Beam, Mud Bomb, and Aqua Tail which can inflict heavy damage on the opponent. But these moves can be easily countered if the opponent uses the right strategy and moves at the right time.

The best counter against Barboach in Pokémon Go

Here is the list of the best counters that you can use against Barboach and guarantee a win.

  • Xurkitree: Spark / Powerful whip
  • Tangela: Vine whip / Powerful whip
  • carnivine: Vine whip / Powerful whip
  • Tangrowth: Vine whip / Powerful whip
  • Zarude: Vine whip / Powerful whip
  • Breloom: Bullet Seeds / Grass Knot
  • Roserade: Bullet Seeds / Grass Knot
  • Tapa Bulu: Bullet Seeds / Grass Knot
  • Victreebel: Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade
  • Shiftry: Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade
  • Leaf: Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade
  • Leavanny: Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade
  • Skeptical: Bullet Seeds / Frenzy Plant
  • Simsage: Bullet Seeds / Grass Knot
  • Venereauro: Vine Whip / Frenzy Plant
  • Meganio: Vine Whip / Frenzy Plant
  • Tornado: Air cut / Grass knot
  • Serperio: Vine Whip / Frenzy Plant
  • Porygon2: Block activated / Sunbeam
  • Chesnaught: Energy ball / Climbing whip
  • Lurantis: Furrow / Leaf Storm
  • Weeping bell: Razor Leaf / Powered Whip
  • Sirfetch’d: Fury Cutter / Leaf Blade
  • Ivysaur: Razor Leaf / Powered Whip
  • Whimsicott: Leaf / Razor Grass Knot
  • Performer: Bullet Seeds / Seed Bomb
  • Gougeist: Razor Leaf / Seed Bomb
  • Sunflower: Bullet / Leaf Seed Storm
  • Celebi: Charge Range / Leaf Storm
  • Torterra: Razor Leaf / Busy Plant
  • Bellossom: Bullet Seeds / Leaf Blade
  • Grovyle: Bullet Seeds / Leaf Blade
Pokémon Go Barboach counters
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These are the best move and counter sets available to effectively defeat Barboach during battle raids in Pokémon Go.

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