Wishiwashi
Small Fry Pokémon |
ヨワシ
Yowashi |
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#746 |
Solo Form |
School Form |
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
0'08" |
0.2 m |
Solo Form |
26'11" |
8.2 m |
School Form |
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Weight
0.7 lbs. |
0.3 kg |
Solo Form |
173.3 lbs. |
78.6 kg |
School Form |
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
1
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
Other forms may have other shapes. |
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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
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Wishiwashi (Japanese: ヨワシ Yowashi) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Wishiwashi can change forms with its Schooling Ability if it has reached level 20.
Biology
Wishiwashi is a fishlike Pokémon. It has two different forms depending on the situation.
In its Solo Form, Wishiwashi resembles a small fish. It has large, light blue eyes with irises that resemble puddles of water and dark blue eyelids. The head and tail are both white. There is a line of white teardrop-shapes on each side of its body with the teardrop nearest the head being slightly larger. The top half of its body is dark blue and has a short, rounded dorsal fin. The lower half of its body is gray with two pectoral fins. This tiny Pokémon is both the shortest and lightest Water-type.
In its School Form, Wishiwashi resembles a large fish roughly formed from various smaller fish with glowing eyes. Starting with its head, its body is divided into four bands that each becomes a slightly darker shade of blue. A ring of bright blue glowing spots lines the front edge of the two middle bands. The centers of its "eyes" are formed by a single white fish with glowing eyes for pupils. Surrounding the white fish is a dark blue recess, and at the rear edge of the "eye" is a raised white area for eyelids. Above each eye is a single, dark blue fish shape. Wishiwashi's mouth gapes wide open, apparently unable to close fully due to gaps on each side. Its lips in the front are lined with glowing spots, and many more spots dot the inside of its mouth.
On each side of the School Form's body, in the second band, there is a pair of dark blue fish-shaped recesses. Wishiwashi is able to fire fish-shaped torpedoes from this area. Its pectoral fins are the same color as its head and have three finger-like projections. There are glowing spots at the base of each "finger" and at the base of the fins themselves. On top of its head are two short projections shaped like fishtails, one behind the other. Additionally, Wishiwashi has a large dorsal fin that is darker around the base and has two glowing spots at the tip. The third section of its body has a ring of four spike-like fins around it. Three spikes encircle the tip of its tail, each with two glowing dots at the base. Dark fish shapes float freely a short distance from the end of each spike, all with two more dots on them. Finally, the tip of its tail is a rounded teardrop-shape with a single dot on each side.
An individual Wishiwashi is small, weak, and notably tasty. As a result Wishiwashi has numerous natural predators, including humans, Dewgong, Wailmer, Wailord, Wingull, and Pelipper. While Wishiwashi are known to move in schools, they're more often seen alone. Wishiwashi also gather when confronting opponents. It can call on its friends by shining its eyes seen as an SOS signal almost 25 miles (40 kilometers) away.[1][2]
The people of Alola and Galar, however, still fear Wishiwashi and call it the "creature of the sea" due to its School Form. Even the fearsome Gyarados and Wailord are known to flee from it when it enters School Form. Wishiwashi assumes this form whenever a Wishiwashi is in danger or is bullied. Wishiwashi can concentrate their powers when assembled. The School Form's Water Gun is said to be more powerful than a Hydro Pump move. Should it get wounded in School Form, Wishiwashi will split into a regular school before fleeing.
In the anime
Main series
Solo Form Wishiwashi in the
anime
School Form Wishiwashi in the anime
Major appearances
A Special Wishiwashi appeared in both its School and Solo Forms in Big Sky, Small Fry!, which also served as the debut for the species' School Form. Lana managed to defeat it with her Popplio and was subsequently rewarded with a Waterium Z.
Minor appearances
Three Solo Form Wishiwashi debuted in A Shivering Shovel Search!.
Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.
Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Deceiving Appearances!, where they were among the Pokémon seen at Aether Paradise.
Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Let Sleeping Pokémon Lie!.
Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Dewpider Ascending!. One swam past a Dewpider, whilst a group of them were later scared away by a Sharpedo.
Four Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared during a flashback in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!, as they were set free into a body of water by two Aether Foundation Employees.
Five Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Battling the Beast Within!.
Five Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Evolving Research!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
SM033 |
Wishiwashi |
Rotom Pokédex |
Wishiwashi, the Small Fry Pokémon. A Water type. When in a tough spot, their eyes tear up, which gives it the look of crying. |
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Early-Evening Waves as residents of a lake where Nessa was doing a photoshoot.
In the manga
Solo Form Wishiwashi in
Pokémon Adventures
School Form Wishiwashi in Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Wishiwashi debuted in True Identity and the Special Pokémon of Brooklet Hill. At Brooklet Hill, Sun encountered a wild Solo Form Wishiwashi that he befriended and nicknamed Quarter. Quarter, along with several other Wishiwashi, would combine together into their School Form, the Special of Brooklet Hill. After defeating the Special, Sun caught Quarter.
Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!", where they responded to Quarter's call with his Ability Schooling.
In the TCG
- Main article: Wishiwashi (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon: Magikarp Jump: Silhouettes of schools of Wishiwashi may randomly appear in the background of the pond.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #110 |
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Alola
USUM: #133 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Solo Form |
Sun |
When it's in trouble, its eyes moisten and begin to shine. The shining light attracts its comrades, and they stand together against their enemies. |
Moon |
It's awfully weak and notably tasty, so everyone is always out to get it. As it happens, anyone trying to bully it receives a painful lesson. |
Ultra Sun |
They're weak, so they move in schools. However, they can also often be seen all alone, having strayed from the school. |
Ultra Moon |
When it's in a jam, its shining eyes attract others of its kind. The light from its eyes is visible almost 25 miles away. |
School Form |
Sun |
Weak Wishiwashi school together to concentrate their power. Their united force makes them the creature of the sea, feared near and far. |
Moon |
At their appearance, even Gyarados will flee. When they team up to use Water Gun, its power exceeds that of Hydro Pump. |
Ultra Sun |
Wishiwashi assemble in this formation to face off against strong foes. It boasts a strength that earned it the name “creature of the sea.” |
Ultra Moon |
Called “creature of the sea” by some, when Wishiwashi are injured in battle and their numbers dwindle, they become a regular school. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#155 |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #110 |
Solo Form |
Sword |
Individually, they're incredibly weak. It's by gathering up into schools that they're able to confront opponents. |
Shield |
When it senses danger, its eyes tear up. The sparkle of its tears signals other Wishiwashi to gather. |
School Form |
Sword |
On their own, they're very weak. But when Wishiwashi pool their power together in a school, they become a creature of the sea. |
Shield |
When facing tough opponents, they get into formation. But if they get wounded in battle, they'll scatter and become solitary again. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay, Brooklet Hill, Akala Outskirts, Secluded Shore (Fishing) |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay, Brooklet Hill, Akala Outskirts (Fishing) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Route 9, Hulbury, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye
East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, North Lake Miloch, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Challenge Beach, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea
Fields of Honor, Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Rowlet Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal (Both forms) |
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Generation VIII |
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New Snap |
Lental Seafloor (Maricopia Islands Illumina Spot) (Both forms) |
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Cross-Generation |
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Shuffle |
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#7) (Solo Form) |
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Solo Form
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
45
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105 - 152 |
200 - 294 |
Attack:
20
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22 - 79 |
40 - 152 |
Defense:
20
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22 - 79 |
40 - 152 |
Sp. Atk:
25
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27 - 84 |
49 - 163 |
Sp. Def:
25
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27 - 84 |
49 - 163 |
Speed:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Total:
175
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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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School Form
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
45
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105 - 152 |
200 - 294 |
Attack:
140
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130 - 211 |
256 - 416 |
Defense:
130
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121 - 200 |
238 - 394 |
Sp. Atk:
140
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130 - 211 |
256 - 416 |
Sp. Def:
135
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126 - 205 |
247 - 405 |
Speed:
30
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31 - 90 |
58 - 174 |
Total:
620
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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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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Water Gun |
Water |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Growl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
40 |
4 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
8 |
Beat Up |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
12 |
Brine |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
16 |
Tearful Look |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
20 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
24 |
Soak |
Water |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
28 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
32 |
Aqua Tail |
Water |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
36 |
Aqua Ring |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
40 |
Endeavor |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
44 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
48 |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wishiwashi
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wishiwashi
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
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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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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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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TM37 |
Beat Up |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM45 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM53 |
Mud Shot |
Ground |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM55 |
Brine |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM56 |
U-turn |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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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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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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TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
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TR16 |
Waterfall |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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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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TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
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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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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 Wishiwashi
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wishiwashi
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By breeding
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Move |
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Mist |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
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Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Wishiwashi 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 Wishiwashi in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wishiwashi
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wishiwashi
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Flip Turn |
Water |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Scale Shot |
Dragon |
Physical |
25 |
90% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wishiwashi
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wishiwashi
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Covet |
Normal |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Feint Attack × |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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 Wishiwashi
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wishiwashi
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
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Side game data
Solo Form
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.92 seconds |
Base HP: 46 |
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Base Attack: 57 |
Base Defense: 37 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #122 |
We found this Illumina Pokémon deep in the sea, where even Captain Vince never traveled. Wishiwashi usually only school together when they’re threatened—maybe they’re different in the Maricopia Islands. |
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School Form
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.63 seconds |
Base HP: 46 |
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Base Attack: 85 |
Base Defense: 64 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #122 |
These Illumina Wishiwashi have grouped together into their School Form. As soon as they gathered, we picked up an Illumina energy reading that was absolutely enormous. |
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Evolution
Forms
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Wishiwashi images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Of all Pokémon with multiple forms, Wishiwashi's base stat total undergoes by far the most drastic change.
- Solo Form Wishiwashi has the lowest base stat total of all Pokémon at only 175.
- School Form Wishiwashi is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 620.
- Among Pokémon with unique base stat totals, School Form Wishiwashi has the highest, when excluding Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Mega Evolutions.
Origin
Wishiwashi's Solo Form bears a resemblance to Pacific sardines. Its eyes' ability to light up may be derived from flashlight fish. Its bioluminescence, great abundance, and overall shape may also reference the lanternfish. Its School Form bears some resemblance to a submarine and the extinct Dunkleosteus.
Name origin
Wishiwashi may be a combination of wishy-washy, describing the weak state of its Solo Form; wash, in reference to its Water typing; and 鰯 iwashi (sardine).
Yowashi may be a combination of 弱し yowashi (weak, the classical Japanese form of 弱い yowai) or 弱々しい yowayowashii (frail) and 鰯 iwashi (sardine).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ヨワシ Yowashi |
From 弱い yowai or 弱々しい yowayowashii and 鰯 iwashi |
French |
Froussardine |
From froussard and sardine |
Spanish |
Wishiwashi |
Same as English name |
German |
Lusardin |
From loser and Sardine |
Italian |
Wishiwashi |
Same as English name |
Korean |
약어리 Yageori |
From 약 (弱) yak and 정어리 jeong-eori |
Cantonese Chinese |
弱丁魚 Yeuhkdīngyú |
From 弱 ruò and 沙甸魚 sādihnyú |
Mandarin Chinese |
弱丁魚 / 弱丁鱼 Ruòdīngyú |
From 弱 ruò and 沙丁魚 / 沙丁鱼 shādīngyú |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Вишиваши Vishivashi |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
โยวาชิ Yowachi |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Special Pokémon
- List of Pokémon with form differences
Notes
- ↑ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Solo Wishiwashi
- ↑ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | School Wishiwashi
External links
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