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Whiscash (Japanese: ナマズン Namazun) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Barboach starting at level 30.
Biology
Whiscash is a dark blue, catfish-like Pokémon with a yellow underbelly. It has a cavernous mouth with light blue lips that have short, thin whiskers growing from the lower lips. Long, yellow barbels grow from its cheeks, and there is a yellow marking on its forehead that resembles a W. The light blue dorsal fin has a pattern of three spots arranged in a triangle, while its horizontal tail fin lacks spots. Its pectoral fins and belly fins match its main body color. It causes earthquakes that can extend for over three miles, and can predict when natural earthquakes will occur. It lives at the bottom of ponds and swamps, and is territorial over them. It eats anything that is alive, and has been shown in the anime to eat inanimate objects as well.
In the anime
Major appearances
A Whiscash nicknamed Nero appeared in Whiscash and Ash. A fisherman named Sullivan had been hunting it down for fifty years because of its huge size. After Ash had battled Nero and retrieved his Badge Case that it had eaten, Sullivan used it as his chance to finally catch Nero. However, even after using a Master Ball, Nero simply swallowed the Ball and swam away.
Other
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.
Whiscash was the third Pokémon that Juan used for the second half of the Gym battle against Ash in Eight Ain't Enough!. The Whiskers Pokémon was able to defeat Corphish but was defeated by Swellow.
A Whiscash under the ownership of Chōta was set to appear in an episode between Solid as a Solrock and Vanity Affair. However, the episode never aired due to an earthquake that occurred in Japan sometime before its scheduled airdate. The episode hasn't aired since.
Minor appearances
A Whiscash was owned by a family of traveling circus performers in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Whiscash also appeared in One Big Happiny Family! in Jessie's fantasy.
Another Whiscash also appeared in Strategy Begins at Home! while Team Rocket was fishing for Goldeen.
Pokédex entries
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Source
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Entry
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AG075
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Whiscash
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May's Pokédex
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Whiscash, the Whiskers Pokémon. Whiscash has strong territorial instincts and goes berserk when any enemy approaches, creating earthquakes.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Mr. Briney owns a Whiscash. He uses it to predict the massive, constant earthquakes to determine when he could go fishing, among other reasons. It first appeared in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I.
Wallace's Whiscash, Phillip, is primarily used for Contests. He first appeared in I More Than Like You, Luvdisc I.
The Battle Factory rented a Whiscash which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
In the TCG
- Main article: Whiscash (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a three-mile radius.
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Pearl
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As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real earthquakes.
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Platinum
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It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
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HeartGold
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It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
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White
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Black 2
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It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.
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Y
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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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Omega Ruby
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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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Alpha Sapphire
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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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Generation VII
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Sun
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A glutton that devours anything that moves, it quietly lurks at the bottom of swamps, lying in wait for prey.
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Moon
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Sighting Whiscash leaping from the water is believed to herald an earthquake.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Pearl
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Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, and 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Super Rod)
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Platinum
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Route 228 (Good Rod) Routes 205, 208, 210, 225, 227, and 228, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Super Rod)
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Pal Park
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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DP
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Yamamoto Whiscash
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Japanese
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Japan
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51
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March 21 to April 9, 2007
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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110
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170 - 217
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330 - 424
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78
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74 - 143
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144 - 280
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73
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70 - 137
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135 - 269
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76
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72 - 140
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141 - 276
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71
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68 - 135
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132 - 265
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 468
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Whiscash in Generation VII
- 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
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- A black or white 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
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- 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
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Trivia
Origin
Whiscash may be based on Namazu, a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes. Since its pre-evolution appears to be based on a loach, it may also draw inspiration from loach catfish.
Name origin
Whiscash may be a combination of whisker and mustache, referring to the long whiskers it has. Cash may also be a contraction of catfish.
Namazun is derived from 鯰 Namazu (or 大鯰 Ōnamazu), a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes. 鯰 namazu also means catfish.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ナマズン Namazun
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From 鯰 Namazu or possibly 大鯰 Ōnamazu
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French
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Barbicha
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From barbiche and poisson-chat
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Spanish
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Whiscash
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Same as English name
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German
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Welsar
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From Wels and Barthaar
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Italian
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Whiscash
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Same as English name
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Korean
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메깅 Meging
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From 메기 megi and king
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Mandarin Chinese
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鯰魚王 / 鲶鱼王 Niányúwáng
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Literally "Catfish king"
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Cantonese Chinese
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Related articles
External links
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