Whiscash
ナマズン Namazun
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Artwork from R/S/E
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HP
2
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0
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0
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0
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0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
158
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Whiscash (Japanese: ナマズン Namazun) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon.
It evolves from Barboach starting at level 30.
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.
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
Whiscash are carnivores that will swallow their prey whole.
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
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.
It was to also appear in another episode called Shaking Island Battle!! Dojoach VS Namazun!!. However, this episode was never aired due to the fact that it involved earthquakes which Japan had recently suffered.
In the manga
In Pokémon Special, both Wallace and Mr. Briney own Whiscash. Mr. Briney used his to predict the massive, constant earthquakes to determine when he could go fishing, among other reasons, while Wallace's Whiscash, Phillipe, was primarily used for contest purposes. Ruby compared the two at one point and was amazed at the differences between the two.
In the TCG
- Main article: Whiscash (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Gen
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| III
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything - if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.
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| LeafGreen
| It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything - if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.
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| Diamond
| It is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a three-mile radius.
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| Pearl
| As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real earthquakes.
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| Platinum
| It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
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Game locations
| Gen
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| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| III
| Ruby
| Sapphire
| Uncommon
| Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Super Rod)
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| Emerald
| Uncommon
| Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Super Rod)
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| None
| Trade
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| None
| Trade
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| 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)
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| Platinum
| ??? (fish)
| Great Marsh
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| Pal Park
| Pond
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In side games
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
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. Its Japanese name is based on 鯰 Namazu, a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes. 鯰 namazu is also Japanese for catfish.
In other languages
- German: Welsar
- French: Barbicha - From barbiche (barb) and poisson-chat (catfish).
- Korean: 메깅 Meging
External links
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Whiscash images on Bulbagarden Archives.
