Whiscash (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Whiscash (disambiguation).

Whiscash ナマズン Namazun #340
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Types  Water  Ground   Water   Water   Water   Water   Water	Species Whiskers Pokémon
Abilities Oblivious or Anticipation Anticipation Hydration Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #128 Sinnoh #081 Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 2'11" Imperial 0.9m Metric 2'11"/0.9m 0.0m	Weight 52.0lbs Imperial 23.6kg Metric 52.0lbs/23.6kg 0.0kg
Dex color Blue	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 75 9.8%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 2 group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 158 Battle Exp.: 1581*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Whiscash (Japanese: ナマズン Namazun) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves from Barboach starting at level 30.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 NPC appearances 5.2 Pokédex entries 5.3 Game locations 5.3.1 In side games 5.4 Held items 5.5 Stats 5.5.1 Base stats 5.5.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.6 Type effectiveness 5.7 Learnset 5.7.1 By leveling up 5.7.2 By TM/HM 5.7.3 By breeding 5.7.4 By tutoring 5.7.5 By a prior evolution 5.8 Side game data 5.9 Evolution 5.10 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Whiscash are dark blue fish that are bulky in physique. They have huge cavernous mouths and long barbels that usually act as feelers. These barbels are even able to be manipulated like tentacles. They also have a marking on their foreheads that resemble a "W". They also possess a dorsal fin that, unlike other fish, is horizontal, much like a sea mammal's tail fluke. It's pattern vaguely resembles the pattern seen on the hive badge, given out by Bugsy. As shown in Whiscash and Ash, they have large tongues.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Much like other ground types, they have the ability to cause their own earthquakes in addition to predicting real ones.

Behavior

Whiscash are usually calm fish unless confronted by anything they perceive as a threat. In case this happens, Whiscash may cause their own earthquakes as well as struggle if they are caught on a fishing line.

As shown in Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire as well as the anime, it is not uncommon for a Whiscash to swallow Poké Balls. This could quite possibly be its way of avoiding capture.

Habitat

They tend to inhabit the murky depths of placid lakes and slow moving river systems.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Whiscash are omnivores that will eat anything alive they can stuff into their mouths.

In the anime

Major appearances

A Whiscash named Nero appeared in Whiscash and Ash.

Whiscash was the third Pokémon that Juan used for the second half of the Gym battle in Eight Ain't Enough!. The Whiskers Pokémon was defeated by Ash's Swellow.

Another Wishcash was to appear in another episode called Shaking Island Battle!! Dojoach VS Namazun!! under the ownership of Chōta. However, the episode never aired due to the fact that it involved earthquakes which Japan had recently suffered.

Minor appearances

A Whiscash also appeared in One Big Happiny Family! in Jessie's fantasy.

Another Whiscash also appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

A Whiscash also appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! where he assigned Team Go-Getters and Team Meanies to rescue Pichu's brother, Pikachu.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG075 Whiscash May's Pokédex Whiscash, the Whiskers Pokémon. Whiscash has strong territorial instincts and goes berserk when any enemy approaches, creating earthquakes. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

In Pokémon Adventures, both Wallace and Mr. Briney each own Whiscash. Mr. Briney used his to predict the massive, constant earthquakes to determine when he could go fishing, among other reasons. Wallace's Whiscash, Phillipe, is primarily used for contests. Ruby was amazed at how different the two were despite being the same species.

In the TCG

Main article: Whiscash (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: After hitting the button changing the Pokémon bumpers on the Ruby Field a set number of times, Whiscash will appear in the pool. Hitting the ball into Whiscash's mouth will transport the player to the Sealeo Bonus Field. In the unlikely event that the ball hits Whiscash from behind, it will get angry and start an earthquake.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Whiscash is a wise Pokémon that lives in the Whiscash Pond north of Pokémon Square. Whiscash is the one who first tells everyone about the Ninetales legend.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} Ruby Whiscash is extremely territorial. Just one of these Pokémon will claim a large pond as its exclusive territory. If a foe approaches it, it thrashes about and triggers a massive earthquake. Sapphire If Whiscash goes on a wild rampage, it sets off a quake-like tremor with a radius of over three miles. This Pokémon has the ability to predict real earthquakes. Emerald Mysteriously, it can foretell earthquakes. In the daytime, it sleeps in mud at the bottom of a pond. When it awakens, it continually feeds throughout the night. FireRed LeafGreen It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything - if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} Diamond It is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a three-mile radius. Pearl As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real earthquakes. Platinum It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors. HeartGold SoulSilver It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire Uncommon Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Super Rod) Emerald Uncommon Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Super Rod) FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Super Rod) Platinum Fishing Great Marsh HeartGold SoulSilver Swarm Violet City Pal Park Pond Generation V Black White Rare Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Rippling Water)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Barboach
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 12 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Barboach
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Waterfall Cave (B5-B8)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lake: Soothing Shore

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Rindo Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 110	170 - 217	330 - 424
Attack: 78	74 - 143	144 - 280
Defense: 73	70 - 137	135 - 269
Sp.Atk: 76	72 - 140	141 - 276
Sp.Def: 71	68 - 135	132 - 265
Speed: 60	58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 468   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
Start	Tickle	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Start	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
Start	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	—	—%	15
Start	Water Sport	Water	Status	—	—%	15
6	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	—	—%	15
6	Water Sport	Water	Status	—	—%	15
10	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100%	25
14	Mud Bomb	Ground	Special	65	85%	10
18	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
22	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100%	20
26	Magnitude	Ground	Physical	—	100%	30
33	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
33	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
39	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
45	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
51	Future Sight	Psychic	Special	100	100%	10
57	Fissure	Ground	Physical	—	—%	5
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Whiscash obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Whiscash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Whiscash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	—	—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	95	100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Whiscash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Whiscash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Dragon Dance	Dragon	Status	—	—%	20
	Earth Power‡	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80%	5
	Mud Shot*	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
	Muddy Water*	Water	Special	95	85%	10
	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100%	20
	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10
	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Whiscash in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Whiscash in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Whiscash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Whiscash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Whiscash can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Whiscash cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Whiscash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Whiscash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Whiscash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Whiscash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Peanut Swamp Phrases 51%-100% HP Even long battles must eventually end! 26%-50% HP Let's see... Ah, so my HP has declined to half. 1%-25% HP I'm hurting... Even my prized whiskers developed kinks... Level up Oh? My level seems to have gone up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Oh? My level seems to have gone up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Unevolved Barboach  Water  Ground

Level 30 →

First evolution Whiscash  Water  Ground

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Whiscash images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Like its pre-evolution, Barboach, it is the only non-Electric-type Pokémon to learn Spark.
  • Also, in an unusual contradiction, Whiscash is part Ground. Ground type attacks are super effective on Electric-type Pokémon.
  • This may be a reference to how several species of realworld catfish use electricity to navigate and find prey.
• The microgame "Electric Groove Fish" in WarioWare, Inc. Mega Microgame$ for Game Boy Advance shows a fish similarly shaped to Whiscash, complete with a "W" on its forehead.
• A giant Whiscash appeared in an episode which has never aired in Japan or internationally.

Origin

Whiscash is based on Namazu, a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes.

Name origin

Whiscash's name is based on whisker, referring to the long whiskers it has; the -cash part of its name is presumably an abbreviation of the word catfish. It may be simply a combination of whisker and mustache.

Namazun is based on 鯰 Namazu, a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes. 鯰 namazu is also Japanese for catfish.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Welsar From Wels. French Barbicha From barbiche and poisson-chat. Korean 메깅 Meging Chinese (Taiwan) 鯰魚王 Nián Yú Wáng Literally "Catfish king".

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