Whiscash Best Moveset
Water/Ground at 110 HP with 78 Attack and only Grass weakness (4x). AbilityAnticipation warns about super-effective moves. The moveset tanks neutral hits from the massive HP pool and fires back with Water/Ground TermStab. 60 Speed and 73 Defense limit the offensive and physical defensive ceiling. Tera Ground removes the Grass 4x.
Water/Ground typing gave only one weakness in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Grass 4x, but a single weakness made it easy to play around. 78 Attack didn't threaten.
Best Moves
Best Build
Whiscash best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Spark
- Hidden Power Rock
Recommended Teammates
Dragon Dance boosted Attack and Speed in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Whiscash finally had a setup move, but 78 Attack after one boost wasn't scary enough.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen V (Black & White). Swampert and Gastrodon did the same Water/Ground job from higher stats. Whiscash was always the budget option.
Support Moveset
- Rest
- Protect
- Toxic
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Fell further in Gen VI (X & Y). Dragon Dance Whiscash was predictable and not strong enough post-boost. The typing couldn't carry weak offenses alone.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Same position in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Water/Ground was great on other Pokemon. On 468 BST with nothing above 110 HP, the typing alone couldn't save it.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Waterfall
- Bounce
Recommended Teammates
No changes in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Gastrodon, Swampert, and Seismitoad all shared Water/Ground. All had better stats or abilities.
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Seven gens as the weakest Water/Ground type in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). The typing was always elite. The stats behind it never were.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Liquidation
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Whiscash Weakness
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Whiscash Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Whiscash
Venusaur can KO Whiscash with Giga Drain (131-154%).
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Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 4x131-154%KO Sludge Bomb19-23% | ||
Evolution
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
Breeding
Breed with Whiscash to get Barboach eggs easily using 34 partners from the Water2 egg group.
How to Get Whiscash
Whiscash appears at moderate rates across 28 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Whiscash in SV
Barboach is your first catch on the way to Whiscash. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-48 across 58 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BarboachCasseroya Lake - LakeLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%Crystal PoolLv.27-34OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.27-34OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.27-34OverworldOni MountainLv.27-34Overworld
Step 2Whiscash ✓Fellhorn GorgeLv.30-34OverworldKitakami WildsLv.30-34OverworldOni MountainLv.30-34OverworldCasseroya Lake - LakeLv.30-48OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.30-48OverworldRate 4%Glaseado MountainLv.30-48OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.30-48OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.30-48OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.30-48OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.30-48OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.30-48OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.30-48OverworldRate 4%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.30-48OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.30-48OverworldRate 4%or evolve from Barboach (Step 1)
Whiscash starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 3 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Whiscash in PLA
Barboach is your first catch on the way to Whiscash. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 19-56 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BarboachGapejaw BogLv.19-29GrassRate 15%Lake ValorLv.26-29GrassRate 15%Wayward CaveLv.26-29CaveRate 15%
Step 2Whiscash ✓Gapejaw BogLv.33-36GrassRate 15%Wayward CaveLv.35-38CaveRate 15%Lake ValorLv.53-56GrassRate 15%or evolve from Barboach (Step 1)
Whiscash's scattered across 44 spots in mid-game fishing spots with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Whiscash in BDSP
The path to Whiscash starts with Barboach at Lv. 10-55 via fishing and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BarboachCelestic TownLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Eterna CityLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Ravaged PathLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 205 - NorthLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 208Lv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 210 - NorthLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 212 - SouthLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 227Lv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 228Lv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Great Marsh - Area 1Lv.15-20Good RodRate 30%Great Marsh - Area 2Lv.15-20Good RodRate 30%Great Marsh - Area 3Lv.15-20Good RodRate 30%Great Marsh - Area 4Lv.15-20Good RodRate 30%Great Marsh - Area 6Lv.15-20Good RodRate 30%Bogsunk CavernLv.25-29GrassRequires StrengthFountainspring CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthRiverbank CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthStill-Water CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSwampy CaveLv.25-29GrassRequires Strength
Step 2Whiscash ✓Great Marsh - Area 1Lv.30-55Super RodRate 60%Great Marsh - Area 2Lv.30-55Super RodRate 60%Great Marsh - Area 3Lv.30-55Super RodRate 60%Great Marsh - Area 4Lv.30-55Super RodRate 60%Great Marsh - Area 6Lv.30-55Super RodRate 60%Eterna CityLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Ravaged PathLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 205 - NorthLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 208Lv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 210 - NorthLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 212 - SouthLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 227Lv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 228Lv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Celestic TownLv.40-55Super RodRate 5%Bogsunk CavernLv.50-55GrassRequires WaterfallFountainspring CaveLv.50-55CaveRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveLv.50-55CaveRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernLv.50-55CaveRequires WaterfallSwampy CaveLv.50-55GrassRequires Waterfallor evolve from Barboach (Step 1)
Easy grab on Whiscash with high spawn rates across 8 locations in early-game fishing spots. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Whiscash in SwSh
Barboach is your first catch on the way to Whiscash. You'll find surfing, fishing, and more encounters from Lv. 7-65 across 92 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BarboachSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18Super RodRate 40%North Lake MilochLv.14-16Super RodRate 40%MotostokeLv.7-11Super RodRate 10%South Lake MilochLv.11-13Super RodRate 9%Galar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24Super RodRate 55%Stony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 40%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 60%Intense SunSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 60%SandstormSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 60%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%RainingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%Intense SunBrawlers' CaveLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%All WeatherSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%OvercastNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%Heavy FogSlumbering WealdLv.45-47Super RodRate 20%South Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%OvercastSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%Normal WeatherSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowstormRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 100%SandstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 27%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 27%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 27%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 27%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 27%Intense SunRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 25%OvercastRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 25%ThunderstormRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 25%Normal WeatherRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 25%RainingRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 25%Intense SunRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 25%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowingGiant's BedLv.60-65Super RodRate 20%Giant's FootLv.60-65Super RodRate 20%Roaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowstormRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 20%Snowing
Step 2Whiscash ✓Soothing WetlandsLv.13-18Super RodRate 10%Slumbering WealdLv.45-47Super RodRate 60%Giant's BedLv.60-65Super RodRate 15%Giant's FootLv.60-65Super RodRate 15%or evolve from Barboach (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
Sighting Whiscash leaping from the water is believed to herald an earthquake.
Whiscash Guide
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.
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 mixed attacker with base 78 Attack and 76 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Earthquake, Dragon Dance, Liquidation, and Stealth Rock. Earthquake leads at 0% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves