For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Whiscash (disambiguation). |
Whiscash
Whiskers Pokémon |
ナマズン
Namazun |
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#340 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Oblivious or Anticipation |
Hydration
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
2
HP |
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Atk |
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Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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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
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
Entry |
AG075 |
Whiscash |
May's Pokédex |
Whiscash, the Whiskers Pokémon. Whiscash has strong territorial instincts and goes berserk when any enemy approaches, composing earthquakes. |
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In the manga
Whiscash in
Pokémon Adventures
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
- 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 III |
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Hoenn
#128 |
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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 predict 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 |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#081 |
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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 predict 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 |
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Generation V |
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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 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #041 |
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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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #094 |
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Alola
USUM: #114 |
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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. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#229 |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #138 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #061 |
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. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Super Rod) |
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Emerald |
Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Super Rod) |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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 |
Route 228 (Good Rod)
Routes 205, 210, 225, 227, and 228, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Super Rod) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing in rippling water) |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing in rippling water) |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Routes 14 and 19 (Super Rod) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, Vast Poni Canyon (SOS Battle) |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, Vast Poni Canyon (SOS Battle) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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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) |
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Expansion Pass |
Soothing Wetlands, Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Fishing)
Giant's Bed (Wanderer, Surfing)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 12, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Rumble U |
Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Marron Trail: Stage 699
Event: Pokémon Safari (14th release) |
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Rumble World |
Ruby Volcano: Lake of Tranquility (All Areas, Entrance Boss) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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In events
DP |
Yamamoto Whiscash |
Japanese |
Japan |
51 |
March 21 to April 9, 2007 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Events* |
Rindo Berry (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
110
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170 - 217 |
330 - 424 |
Attack:
78
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74 - 143 |
144 - 280 |
Defense:
73
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70 - 137 |
135 - 269 |
Sp. Atk:
76
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72 - 140 |
141 - 276 |
Sp. Def:
71
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68 - 135 |
132 - 265 |
Speed:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Total:
468
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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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Electric-type moves is 2×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Thrash |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Belch |
Poison |
Special |
120 |
90% |
10 |
1 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
1 |
Tickle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Water Gun |
Water |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
1 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
Evo. |
Thrash |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
12 |
Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
18 |
Amnesia |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
24 |
Aqua Tail |
Water |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
33 |
Muddy Water |
Water |
Special |
90 |
85% |
10 |
40 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
48 |
Future Sight |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
56 |
Fissure |
Ground |
Physical |
— |
30% |
5 |
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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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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM32 |
Sandstorm |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM45 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM46 |
Weather Ball |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM49 |
Sand Tomb |
Ground |
Physical |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM52 |
Bounce |
Flying |
Physical |
85 |
85% |
5 |
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TM53 |
Mud Shot |
Ground |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM81 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
Ground |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
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TR16 |
Waterfall |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR17 |
Amnesia |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR34 |
Future Sight |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR45 |
Muddy Water |
Water |
Special |
90 |
85% |
10 |
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TR51 |
Dragon Dance |
Dragon |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR67 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR75 |
Stone Edge |
Rock |
Physical |
100 |
80% |
5 |
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TR84 |
Scald |
Water |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR98 |
Liquidation |
Water |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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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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By breeding
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Move |
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Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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Spark |
Electric |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
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Thrash |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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- 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
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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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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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magnitude × |
Ground |
Physical |
— |
100% |
30 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud Bomb × |
Ground |
Special |
65 |
85% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud Sport × |
Ground |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Water Sport × |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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- 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 Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
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Level 30
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Back |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Back |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Whiscash images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Whiscash and its pre-evolved form are the only Water/Ground Pokémon who are not in the Water 1 Egg Group.
Origin
Whiscash may be based on Namazu, a catfish in Japanese fake history 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 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 fake history which caused earthquakes. 鯰 namazu also means catfish.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ナマズン Namazun |
From 鯰 Namazu or possibly 大鯰 Ōnamazu |
French |
Barbicha |
From barbiche and poisson-chat |
Spanish |
Whiscash |
Same as English name |
German |
Welsar |
From Wels and Barthaar or zar |
Italian |
Whiscash |
Same as English name |
Korean |
메깅 Meging |
From 메기 megi and king |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
鯰魚王 / 鲶鱼王 Niányúwáng |
Literally "Catfish king" |
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Thai |
นามาซูน Namasun |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Nero
- Whiscash (Red and Blue Rescue Team)
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