Physical
Balanced
CTier
60Speed · Below Avg

Raw HP carries Whiscash's bulk more than the defenses do. Speed barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A moderately hard to find Whiskers Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
Above
HP110
B
Attack78
C
Defense73
C
Sp. Atk76
C
Sp. Def71
C
Speed60
C
Total468
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging75 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.9 m
2'11"Small
Weight23.6 kg
52.0 lbsFeather
Base XP164
Average
Abilities
ObliviousTop Pick
Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.
AnticipationRare
Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move.
HydrationHA
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
EV Yield
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training target
Pokedex Entries

It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.

Whiscash is weak to Grass. Watch out for Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 110 HP and balanced defenses, Whiscash can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Whiscash Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
0x (Immune)Electric
Type ChartGood
1Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score+3
4xCritical
Grass
2xWeak
None
½xResist
FirePoisonRockSteel
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
Electric
STAB (6)
FireGroundRockElectricPoisonSteel
How to Beat Whiscash (Best Counters)

Toedscool's Giga Drain hits Whiscash for 43-51%. Venusaur's Giga Drain hits Whiscash for 70-82%.

Toedscool
Toedscool
GroundGrass
B
Recommended Build
AbilityMyceliummight
ItemEviolite
NatureTimid
Moves
  • Rapid Spin
  • Earth Power
  • Knock Off
  • Giga Drain
Damage vs Whiscash
Rapid Spin
5-6%
Knock Off
6-8%
Giga Drain 4x
43-51%
View Toedscool builds →

Evolved from Barboach. Whiscash is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+60 over Barboach), and Whiscash peaks at 468 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Barboach
#339Barboach
30
Level 30
Whiscash
#340Whiscash
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Barboach
WaterGround
Whiscash
WaterGround
HP
50
110+60
ATK
48
78+30
DEF
43
73+30
SP.ATK
46
76+30
SP.DEF
41
71+30
SPE
60
60
BST
288D-Tier
468C-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Whiscash to get Barboach eggs easily using 34 partners from the Water2 egg group.

Egg Groups
Water2
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosoctillerymalamarmagikarpremoraidinkaywailordrelicanthalomomolapalafinwailmerfinizen
12 of 34·

Whiscash's job is getting Stealth Rock up and staying on the field. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Oblivious helps it stick around, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs prioritize longevity.

Best Build

All 16 games
Situational pick
Ability
Oblivious
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Whiscash
Sassy+SPD

Whiscash best EVs are Sp. Def and HP

EVs

Hazard Setter Moveset

  • SpikesHazard
  • Stealth Rock
  • Earth PowerSTAB
  • EarthquakeSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Spiritomb
SpiritombDecent
Mesprit
MespritDecent
Hitmontop
HitmontopDecent

Moves

All 16 games

TMs carry this one. Whiscash learns Hydro Pump and Earthquake naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Poison and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Belch
C1209010Poison
Lv 1
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Lv 1
Rest
C——5Psychic
Lv 1
Snore
D5010015Normal
Lv 1
Tickle
D—10020Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
D4010025Water
Lv 1
Zen Headbutt
D809015Psychic
Lv 12
Water Pulse
C6010020Water
Lv 18
Amnesia
C——20Psychic
Lv 24
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Lv 33
Muddy Water
C908510Water
Lv 40
Earthquake
S10010010Ground
Lv 48
Future Sight
C12010010Psychic
Lv 56
Fissure
B—305Ground

TM Moves

TM
TM128
Amnesia
C——20Psychic
TM143
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TM66
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
TM28
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
TM22
Chilling Water
D5010020Water
TM224
Curse
C——10Ghost
TM204
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
TM100
Dragon Dance
S——20Dragon
TM133
Earth Power
A9010010Ground
TM149
Earthquake
S10010010Ground
TM47
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM25
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM217
Future Sight
C12010010Psychic
TM152
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM130
Helping Hand+5
C——20Normal
TM186
High Horsepower
C959510Ground
TM142
Hydro Pump
C110805Water
TM163
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM135
Ice Beam
S9010010Ice
TM34
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
TM110
Liquidation
S8510010Water
TM35
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
TM05
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
TM209
Muddy Water
C908510Water
TM156
Outrage
A12010010Dragon
TM07
Protect+4
A——10Normal
TM50
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM85
Rest
C——5Psychic
TM86
Rock Slide
A759010Rock
TM36
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM176
Sand Tomb
D358515Ground
TM51
Sandstorm
C——10Rock
TM06
Scary Face
C—10010Normal
TM70
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM90
Spikes
S——20Ground
TM116
Stealth Rock
S——20Rock
TM84
Stomping Tantrum
C7510010Ground
TM150
Stone Edge
S100805Rock
TM103
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM49
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM123
Surf
A9010015Water
TM32
Swift
D60—20Normal
TM01
Take Down
D908520Normal
TM171
Tera Blast
A8010010Normal
TM11
Water Pulse
C6010020Water
TM77
Waterfall
A8010015Water
TM193
Weather Ball
D5010010Normal
TM208
Whirlpool
D358515Water
TM59
Zen Headbutt
D809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Whiscash doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Whiscash can't learn any Tutor moves
All 16 games

Finding Whiscash at low spawn rates takes patience. 22 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.

Where To Catch Whiscash in Scarlet & Violet

Barboach is your first catch on the way to Whiscash. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-48 across 44 total spots in the chain.

  1. Barboach
    Step 1Catch Barboach
    Casseroya Lake - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Water
    36%Mid
    Casseroya Lake - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Water
    36%Mid
    East Province (Area Three) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    East Province (Area Three) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    Glaseado Mountain
    VioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Cave
    36%Mid
    Glaseado Mountain
    ScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Cave
    36%Mid
    North Province (Area One) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    North Province (Area One) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    North Province (Area Two) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    North Province (Area Two) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    South Province (Area Five) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    South Province (Area Five) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    South Province (Area Four) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    South Province (Area Four) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    South Province (Area One) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    South Province (Area One) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    South Province (Area Six) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    South Province (Area Six) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    Tagtree Thicket - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Forest
    36%Mid
    Tagtree Thicket - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Forest
    36%Mid
    West Province (Area Three) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
    West Province (Area Three) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route
    36%Mid
  2. Whiscash
    Step 2Whiscash ✓
    Casseroya Lake - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.30-48 Water
    4%Mid
    Casseroya Lake - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.30-48 Water
    4%Mid
    East Province (Area Three) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    East Province (Area Three) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    Glaseado Mountain
    VioletOverworld Lv.30-48 Cave
    4%Mid
    Glaseado Mountain
    ScarletOverworld Lv.30-48 Cave
    4%Mid
    North Province (Area One) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    North Province (Area One) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    North Province (Area Two) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    North Province (Area Two) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    South Province (Area Five) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    South Province (Area Five) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    South Province (Area Four) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    South Province (Area Four) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    South Province (Area One) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    South Province (Area One) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    South Province (Area Six) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    South Province (Area Six) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    Tagtree Thicket - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.30-48 Forest
    4%Mid
    Tagtree Thicket - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.30-48 Forest
    4%Mid
    West Province (Area Three) - Lake
    VioletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    West Province (Area Three) - Lake
    ScarletOverworld Lv.30-48 Route
    4%Mid
    or evolve from Barboach (Step 1)

  • We rate Whiscash C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 468 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 110 HP stands out.

  • Whiscash's biggest threats include Exeggutor (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Exeggutor is the most dangerous since Grass moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • Oblivious is the go-to ability for Whiscash. It prevents infatuation and protects against captivate. Its hidden ability Hydration can work in specific setups. Anticipation is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.

  • At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Whiscash is a physical attacker with base 78 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.

  • Best way to handle Whiscash: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Grass-type attackers hit hardest.

Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Whiscash spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.

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