Whiscash (Pokémon)

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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 #340 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown 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 Whiscash 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 52.0 lbs. 23.6 kg Whiscash 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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.

A Whiscash appeared in Eight Ain't Enough!, under the ownership of Juan. It 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.

A Whiscash appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, where he assigned Team Go-Getters and Team Meanies to rescue Pichu's brother, Pikachu.

Minor appearances

A Whiscash appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, under the ownership of the Marina Group. It was among the Water-type Pokémon used for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show.

A Whiscash appeared in Drifloon On the Wind!.

A Whiscash appeared in Jessie's fantasy in One Big Happiny Family!.

A Whiscash appeared in Strategy Begins at Home! while Team Rocket was fishing in a lake for Goldeen.

A Whiscash appeared in Securing the Future!, where it 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

Whiscash in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Mr. Briney owns a Whiscash. He uses it to predict the massive, constant earthquakes to determine when he could go fishing, among other reasons. It first appeared in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I.

Wallace's Whiscash, 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.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

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 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 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.

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) Expansion Pass Soothing Wetlands

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)

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 (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 110		170 - 217	330 - 424
Attack: 78		74 - 143	144 - 280
Defense: 73		70 - 137	135 - 269
Sp. Atk: 76		72 - 140	141 - 276
Sp. Def: 71		68 - 135	132 - 265
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

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

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  < Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Spark Electric Physical 65 100% 20 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 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

By tutoring

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

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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: B
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Battle Trozei Ground Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Ground Attack Power: 60 - 125 15 #683 Rock Break+ Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Full Power
Pokémon GO 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

Unevolved Barboach  Water  Ground

Level 30 →

First evolution Whiscash  Water  Ground

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Whiscash images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Whiscash and its pre-evolution are the only dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon who are not in the Water 1 Egg Group.

Origin

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

Name origin

Whiscash may be a combination of whisker and mustache, referring to the long whiskers it has. Cash may also be a contraction of catfish.

Namazun is derived from 鯰 Namazu (or 大鯰 Ōnamazu), a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes. 鯰 namazu also means catfish.

In other languages

Language 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 Italian Whiscash Same as English name Korean 메깅 Meging From 메기 megi and king Mandarin Chinese 鯰魚王 / 鲶鱼王 Niányúwáng Literally "Catfish king" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Thai นามาซูน Namazun Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Nero
• Whiscash (Red and Blue Rescue Team)

External links

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