No. 0340
Whiscash
Whiskers Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 0.9 m 2′11″
- Weight
- 23.6 kg 52.0 lbs
- Base stat total
- 468 top 45%
- Introduced
- Gen III
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.See all 13 entries
Base stats
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Speed tiers
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Whiscash outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 123Whiscash · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 112Whiscash · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80Whiscash · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 12 types
Abilities
- Oblivious
Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.
- Anticipation
Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.
- HydrationHidden ability
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Competitive
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Evolution
Moves
Level up 15
TM / HM / TR 49
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Whiskers Pokémon
- Debut
- Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Habitat
- Water's Edge
- Pal Park area
- Pond
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.
Legends: ArceusIts vision is not that good. It senses vibrations in the water with its whiskers to determine the location of its prey.
Ultra MoonWhiscash shakes the ground at high intensities to intimidate its opponents. It swallows its prey whole—along with mud from the swamp floor.
Ultra SunSighting Whiscash leaping from the water is believed to herald an earthquake.
MoonA glutton that devours anything that moves, it quietly lurks at the bottom of swamps, lying in wait for prey.
SunIt claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · ShieldIt is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real quakes.
PearlIt is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a three-mile radius.
DiamondIt makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything - if it is alive, WHISCASH will eat it.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y · SwordMysteriously, 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.
EmeraldIf 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.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireWHISCASH 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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- Japanese
- ナマズン
- Japanese (romaji)
- Namazun
- Korean
- 메깅
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 鯰魚王
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 鲶鱼王
- French
- Barbicha
- German
- Welsar
- Spanish
- Whiscash
- Italian
- Whiscash
Sprites
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Official artwork
3D models
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 2 HP
- Catch rate
- 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 164
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Water 2
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 9 areas
- Ballimere LakeFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 60–65
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Frigid Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's BedFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 60–65
- Giant's Bed (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's FootFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 60–65
- Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
- Brawlers' CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
- Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Soothing WetlandsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 13–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 9 areas
- Ballimere LakeFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 60–65
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Frigid Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's BedFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 60–65
- Giant's Bed (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's FootFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 60–65
- Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
- Brawlers' CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
- Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Soothing WetlandsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 13–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Shield 8 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Slumbering Weald (Deep)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 45–47
- South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 8 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Slumbering Weald (Deep)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 45–47
- South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Ultra Moon 5 areas
- Paniola TownSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–22
- Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–66
- Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–62
- Seaward CaveSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–22
- Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–51
Ultra Sun 5 areas
- Paniola TownSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–22
- Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–66
- Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–62
- Seaward CaveSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–22
- Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–51
Moon 5 areas
- Paniola TownSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–18
- Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–59
- Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–57
- Seaward CaveSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–15
- Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–44
Sun 5 areas
- Paniola TownSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–18
- Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–59
- Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–57
- Seaward CaveSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–15
- Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–44
Y 2 areas
- Road 14Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
- Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 45
X 2 areas
- Road 14Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
- Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 45
White 2 3 areas
- Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
- Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
- Road 8Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Black 2 3 areas
- Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
- Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
- Road 8Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
White 3 areas
- Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
- Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
- Road 8Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Black 3 areas
- Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
- Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
- Road 8Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
SoulSilver 1 area
- Violet CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
HeartGold 1 area
- Violet CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
Platinum 17 areas
- Eterna CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Great Marsh Area 1Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Great Marsh Area 2Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Great Marsh Area 3Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Great Marsh Area 4Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Great Marsh Area 5Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Great Marsh Area 6Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Mount Coronet (1F Road 207)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Mount Coronet (4F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Mount Coronet (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Oreburgh Gate (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Ravaged PathFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–55
- Road 225Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Road 227Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Road 228Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–55
Pearl 17 areas
- Celestic TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
- Eterna CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Great Marsh Area 1Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Great Marsh Area 2Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Great Marsh Area 3Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Great Marsh Area 4Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Great Marsh Area 6Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Mount Coronet (1F Road 207)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Mount Coronet (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Oreburgh Gate (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Ravaged PathFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Road 208Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Road 227Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Road 228Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
Diamond 17 areas
- Celestic TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
- Eterna CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Great Marsh Area 1Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Great Marsh Area 2Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Great Marsh Area 3Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Great Marsh Area 4Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Great Marsh Area 6Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
- Mount Coronet (1F Road 207)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Mount Coronet (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Oreburgh Gate (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Ravaged PathFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Road 208Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Road 227Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
- Road 228Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
Emerald 4 areas
- Meteor Falls (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–45
- Meteor Falls (back)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–45
- Meteor Falls (back/small room)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–45
- Victory Road (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–45
Sapphire 4 areas
- Meteor Falls (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–45
- Meteor Falls (back)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–45
- Meteor Falls (back/small room)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–45
- Victory Road (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–45
Ruby 4 areas
- Meteor Falls (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–45
- Meteor Falls (back)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–45
- Meteor Falls (back/small room)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–45
- Victory Road (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–45