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==Biology==
==Biology==
Whiscash is a dark blue, catfish-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|at the bottom of ponds and swamps,}} and is territorial over them. It eats anything that is alive and has been shown [[AG075|in the anime]] to eat inanimate objects as well.
Whiscash is a dark blue, catfish-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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.  
 
Whiscash uses its caudal fin to cause earthquakes that can extend for over three miles by hitting the bottom of swamp beds. Whiscash can predict when natural earthquakes will occur. It also uses these massive earthquakes to drive away any foes that come near it, going on rampages in the process. This behavior, along with sightings of Whiscash's leaping from lakes, has caused people to mistaken it for starting earthquakes. It lives in a nest {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|at the bottom of ponds and swamps,}} and is territorial over them. Whiscash tends to wait silently for prey to come to it. This gluttonous fish will eat anything that is alive, sometimes whole, and has been shown [[AG075|in the anime]] to eat inanimate objects as well. Whiscash also has a diet of consuming mud. Whiscash has poor eyesight, so it has to use its whiskers to detect a prey's vibration.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Wallace Phillip.png|thumb|230px|Whiscash in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Wallace Phillip.png|thumb|230px|Whiscash in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[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 ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I]]''.
[[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 ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I]]''.


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The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Whiscash, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''.
The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Whiscash, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''.


===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Whiscash appeared in ''[[PMRS49|I've Got A Big Fish!!]]''.
A Whiscash appeared in ''[[PMRS49|I've Got A Big Fish!!]]''.
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything—if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything—if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a {{tt|three-mile|five-kilometer}} radius.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real quakes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|entry=Strikes its caudal fin against the swamp bed to shake the ground and startle its prey. It will then swallow the fleeing prey whole. People mistook this behavior as the cause of earthquakes.}}
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====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water|type2=Ground}}
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water|type2=Ground}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Yamamoto Whiscash|Japanese|Japan|51|March 21 to April 9, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Yamamoto Whiscash}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Yamamoto Whiscash|Japanese|Japan|51|March 21 to April 9, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Yamamoto Whiscash}}
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===Learnset===
===Learnset===
Whiscash is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
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{{learnlist/level8|48|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|48|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|56|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|56|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/PLA|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|1|10|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|30|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|6|15|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|11|20|Mud Bomb|Ground|Special|65|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|18|28|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|25|35|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|34|45|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|43|54|Earth Power|Ground|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}


====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
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{{learnlist/tr|TR84|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR84|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR98|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR98|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM49|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM83|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM99|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|118|Goldeen}}{{MSP|119|Seaking}}{{MSP|129|Magikarp}}{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}<br>{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|550|Basculin}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|118|Goldeen}}{{MSP|119|Seaking}}{{MSP|129|Magikarp}}{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}<br>{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|550|Basculin}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP|318|Carvanha}}{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}<br>{{MSP|550|Basculin}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP|318|Carvanha}}{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}<br>{{MSP|550|Basculin}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP|550|Basculin}}|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP|550|Basculin}}|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|130|Gyarados}}|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|339|Barboach}}{{MSP/BDSP|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/BDSP|369|Relicanth}}|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|118|Goldeen}}{{MSP/BDSP|119|Seaking}}{{MSP/BDSP|129|Magikarp}}{{MSP/BDSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/BDSP|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/BDSP|171|Lanturn}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP/BDSP|370|Luvdisc}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/BDSP|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/BDSP|171|Lanturn}}{{MSP/BDSP|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/BDSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP/BDSP|224|Octillery}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP/BDSP|321|Wailord}}{{MSP/BDSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP/BDSP|370|Luvdisc}}|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP/BDSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP/BDSP|369|Relicanth}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|*|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|339|Barboach}}{{MSP/BDSP|340|Whiscash}}|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/BDSP|171|Lanturn}}|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/BDSP|171|Lanturn}}{{MSP/BDSP|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/BDSP|318|Carvanha}}{{MSP/BDSP|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP/BDSP|369|Relicanth}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|370|Luvdisc}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/BDSP|340|Whiscash}}|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/BDSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP/BDSP|321|Wailord}}{{MSP/BDSP|456|Finneon}}{{MSP/BDSP|457|Lumineon}}|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|&mdash;|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|60|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Earth Power|Ground|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|120|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|120|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Whiscash|Water|Ground|3}}


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Whiscash and its pre-evolved form are the only {{2t|Water|Ground}} Pokémon who are not in the {{egg|Water 1}} [[Egg Group]].
* Whiscash and its pre-evolved form are the only {{2t|Water|Ground}} Pokémon who are not in the {{egg|Water 1}} [[Egg Group]].
** They are also the only Ground-type Pokémon in the {{egg3|Water 2}}.


===Origin===
===Origin===
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====Name origin====
====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 '''ca'''tfi'''sh'''.
Whiscash may be a combination of ''whisker'', ''mustache'', and possibly ''catfish''.


Namazun is derived from 鯰 ''Namazu'' (or 大鯰 ''Ōnamazu''), a {{wp|catfish}} in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes. 鯰 ''namazu'' also means ''catfish''.
Namazun may be derived from 鯰 ''namazu'' (catfish) or 大鯰 ''Ōnamazu'', a {{wp|catfish}} in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes.  


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Ground
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Ground
|ja=ナマズン ''Namazun''|jameaning=From 鯰 ''{{wp|Namazu (Japanese mythology)|Namazu}}'' or possibly 大鯰 ''Ōnamazu''
|ja=ナマズン ''Namazun''|jameaning=From {{tt|''namazu''|catfish}} or 大鯰 ''{{wp|Namazu (Japanese mythology)|Ōnamazu}}''
|fr=Barbicha|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|barbiche|familiar word for barb}}'' and ''{{tt|poisson-chat|catfish}}''
|fr=Barbicha|frmeaning=From {{wp|Barbel (anatomy)|{{tt|''barbillon''|barbel}}}}, ''{{tt|poisson-chat|catfish}}'', and a pun on ''{{tt|barbiche|goatee}}''
|es=Whiscash|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Whiscash|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Welsar|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Wels|catfish}}'' and ''{{tt|Barthaar|whisker}}'' or ''zar''
|de=Welsar|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Wels|catfish}}'' and ''{{tt|Barthaar|whisker}}'' or ''{{tt|Zar|tsar}}''
|it=Whiscash|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Whiscash|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=메깅 ''Meging''|komeaning= From {{tt|메기 ''megi''|catfish}} and ''king''
|ko=메깅 ''Meging''|komeaning= From {{tt|메기 ''megi''|catfish}} and ''king''
|zh_cmn=鯰魚王 / 鲶鱼王 ''Niányúwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Catfish king"
|zh_cmn=鯰魚王 / 鲶鱼王 ''Niányúwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|鯰魚 / 鲶鱼 ''niányú''|catfish}} and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=鯰魚王 ''Níhmyùhwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|鯰魚 ''níhmyùh''|catfish}} and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|th=นามาซูน ''Namasun''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=นามาซูน ''Namasun''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Type
Water Ground
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Oblivious or Anticipation Cacophony
Cacophony
Hydration
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
75 (17.5%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 2
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'11" 0.9 m
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Weight
52.0 lbs. 23.6 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
158
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
164
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Whiscash
2
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
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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.

Whiscash uses its caudal fin to cause earthquakes that can extend for over three miles by hitting the bottom of swamp beds. Whiscash can predict when natural earthquakes will occur. It also uses these massive earthquakes to drive away any foes that come near it, going on rampages in the process. This behavior, along with sightings of Whiscash's leaping from lakes, has caused people to mistaken it for starting earthquakes. It lives in a nest at the bottom of ponds and swamps, and is territorial over them. Whiscash tends to wait silently for prey to come to it. This gluttonous fish will eat anything that is alive, sometimes whole, and has been shown in the anime to eat inanimate objects as well. Whiscash also has a diet of consuming mud. Whiscash has poor eyesight, so it has to use its whiskers to detect a prey's vibration.

In the anime

Whiscash in the anime

Major appearances

Nero

Whiscash debuted in Whiscash and Ash. A fisherman named Sullivan had been hunting one nicknamed Nero 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

Multiple Whiscash were set to appear in an episode that would air between Solid as a Solrock and Vanity Affair. However, the episode ultimately never aired anywhere in the world due to an earthquake that occurred in Japan sometime before its scheduled air-date.

In Eight Ain't Enough!, Juan's Whiscash was the third Pokémon that he used for the second half of his Gym battle against Ash. The Whiskers Pokémon was able to defeat Corphish but was defeated by Swellow.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, a Whiscash assigned Team Go-Getters and Team Meanies to rescue Pichu's brother, Pikachu.

Minor appearances

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, the Marina Group used a Whiscash for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show.

A Whiscash appeared in Drifloon On the Wind!.

In One Big Happiny Family!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Whiscash.

In Strategy Begins at Home!, Team Rocket was fishing for Goldeen in a lake that had a Whiscash.

In Securing the Future!, a Whiscash joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.

A Whiscash appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

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.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

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, nicknamed Phillip, is primarily used for Contests. He first appeared in I More Than Like You, Luvdisc I.

The Battle Tower rented a Whiscash, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Whiscash appeared in I've Got A Big Fish!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Whiscash (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#128
Kanto
#—
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 It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything - if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.
LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh
#081
Johto
#—
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 It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
White
Black 2 It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #041
Hoenn
#133
X It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.
Y It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything - if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #094
Alola
USUM: #114
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Sun A glutton that devours anything that moves, it quietly lurks at the bottom of swamps, lying in wait for prey.
Moon Sighting Whiscash leaping from the water is believed to herald an earthquake.
Ultra Sun Whiscash shakes the ground at high intensities to intimidate its opponents. It swallows its prey whole—along with mud from the swamp floor.
Ultra Moon Its vision is not that good. It senses vibrations in the water with its whiskers to determine the location of its prey.
Generation VIII Galar
#229
Galar
Isle of Armor #138
Galar
Crown Tundra #061
Sinnoh
#081
Hisui
#098
Sword It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything—if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.
Shield It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.
Brilliant Diamond It is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a three-mile radius.
Shining Pearl As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real quakes.
Legends: Arceus Strikes its caudal fin against the swamp bed to shake the ground and startle its prey. It will then swallow the fleeing prey whole. People mistook this behavior as the cause of earthquakes.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Super Rod)
Emerald
Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Super Rod)
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, and 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Super Rod)
Platinum
Route 228 (Good Rod)
Routes 205, 210, 225, 227, and 228, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Super Rod)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Violet City (Swarm)
Pal Park
Pond
Generation V
Black White
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing in rippling water)
Black 2 White 2
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation VI
X Y
Routes 14 and 19 (Super Rod)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Meteor Falls (Super Rod)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, Vast Poni Canyon (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, Vast Poni Canyon (SOS Battle)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Slumbering Weald (Fishing)
North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch (Wanderer, Surfing)
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Rolling Fields, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Soothing Wetlands, Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Fishing)
Giant's Bed (Wanderer, Surfing)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Barboach
Trozei!
Secret Storage 12, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Barboach
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Waterfall Cave (B5F-B8F)
MD Sky
Waterfall Cave (B5F-B8F)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Soothing Shore
Rumble U
Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Tu
Shuffle
Marron Trail: Stage 699
Event: Pokémon Safari (14th release)
Rumble World
Ruby Volcano: Lake of Tranquility (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
DP Yamamoto Whiscash Japanese Japan 51 March 21 to April 9, 2007

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
110
170 - 217 330 - 424
78
74 - 143 144 - 280
73
70 - 137 135 - 269
76
72 - 140 141 - 276
71
68 - 135 132 - 265
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
468
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

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 IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Whiscash is available in Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10
011 Belch Poison Special 120120 09090% 10
011 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15
011 Tickle Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
011 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10
011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
011 Snore Normal Special 05050 100100% 15
Evo.Evo. Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10
1212 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20
1818 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
2424 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10
3333 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 08585% 10
4040 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
4848 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10
5656 Fissure Ground Physical 0000 03030% 5
  • 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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  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Whiscash
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By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM08
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM22
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM27
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM32
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM35
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM36
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM45
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM46
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM48
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM49
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15
TM52
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5
TM53
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM81
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM98
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TR03
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TR04
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR05
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR10
Bag TR Ground Sprite.png
TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TR16
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR16 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR17
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR34
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TR35
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR45
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR45 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10
TR51
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR51 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR67
Bag TR Ground Sprite.png
TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR69
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TR75
Bag TR Rock Sprite.png
TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TR84
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR98
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR98 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}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

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM03
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM07
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM13
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM15
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM26
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM32
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM37
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM39
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM42
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM49
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM49 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM58
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM68
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM71
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM80
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM82
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM83
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM87
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM90
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM95
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM95 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM96
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM98
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
TM99
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM99 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • 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
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By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
GoldeenSeakingMagikarpGyaradosChinchouLanturn
RelicanthBasculin
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
ChinchouLanturn
Spark Electric Physical 65 100% 20
ChinchouLanturnQwilfishCarvanhaSharpedoRelicanth
Basculin
Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
GyaradosWhiscashBasculin
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Whiscash in Generation VIII
  • 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

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Gyarados
Dragon Dance Dragon Status —% 20
BarboachWhiscashRelicanth
Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
GoldeenSeakingMagikarpGyaradosChinchouLanturn
RelicanthLuvdisc
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
GyaradosChinchouLanturnQwilfishRemoraidOctillery
WailmerWailordRelicanthLuvdisc
Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
RemoraidOctilleryRelicanth
Mud Shot* Ground Special 55 95% 15
BarboachWhiscash
Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10
ChinchouLanturn
Spark Electric Physical 65 100% 20
ChinchouLanturnQwilfishCarvanhaSharpedoRelicanth
Luvdisc
Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
GyaradosWhiscash
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
GyaradosWailmerWailordFinneonLumineon
Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Whiscash in Generation VIII
  • 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

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • 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

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rest Psychic Status —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Water Pulse Water Special 60 —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Icy Wind Ice Special 60 95% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Earth Power Ground Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Aqua Tail Water Physical 85 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Ice Beam Ice Special 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
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By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • 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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
III IV V VI VII Magnitude × Ground Physical 0000 100}}100% 30
III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
III IV V VI VII Mud Bomb × Ground Special 06565 085}}85% 10
III IV V VI VII Mud Sport × Ground Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
III IV V VI VII Water Sport × Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • 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
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS340.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani340.png
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.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 340.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: B
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush340Body.png Walking Speed: 2.22 seconds Base HP: 61
Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Ground
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT340.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Ground
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 125 Raise Max Level.png 15

#683
Shuffle340.png

Rock Break+
Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Full Power


Pokémon GO
GO340.png Base HP: 242 Base Attack: 151 Base Defense: 141
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Water Gun, Mud Shot
Charged Attacks: Water Pulse, Blizzard, Mud Bomb

Evolution

339Barboach.png
Unevolved
Barboach
 Water  Ground 
Rare Candy
Level 30
340Whiscash.png
First evolution
Whiscash
 Water  Ground 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 340.png Spr b 3r 340.png Spr 3e 340.png Spr b 3e 340.png Spr 3f 340.png Spr b 3f 340.png
Spr 3r 340 s.png Spr b 3r 340 s.png Spr 3e 340 s.png Spr b 3e 340 s.png Spr 3f 340 s.png Spr b 3f 340 s.png
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Generation IV
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Generation V
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Generation VII
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Generation VIII
Sword Shield
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Trivia

Origin

Whiscash may be based on Namazu, a catfish in Japanese mythology that causes earthquakes. Since its pre-evolved form appears to be based on a loach, it may also draw inspiration from loach catfish.

Name origin

Whiscash may be a combination of whisker, mustache, and possibly catfish.

Namazun may be derived from 鯰 namazu (catfish) or 大鯰 Ōnamazu, a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ナマズン Namazun From namazu or 大鯰 Ōnamazu
France Flag.png French Barbicha From barbillon, poisson-chat, and a pun on barbiche
Spain Flag.png Spanish Whiscash Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Welsar From Wels and Barthaar or Zar
Italy Flag.png Italian Whiscash Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메깅 Meging From 메기 megi and king
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 鯰魚王 / 鲶鱼王 Niányúwáng From 鯰魚 / 鲶鱼 niányú and wáng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 鯰魚王 Níhmyùhwòhng From 鯰魚 níhmyùh and wòhng


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