Stats & Training
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.
It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 4x70-83% Vine Whip 4x50-60% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x187-220%KO Magical Leaf 4x96-113%KO | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x170-200%KO Mega Drain 4x62-73% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x220-260%KO Mega Drain 4x79-93% | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 4x130-153%KO Razor Leaf 4x73-87% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x176-208%KO Magical Leaf 4x92-110%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x157-185%KO Mega Drain 4x59-69% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x206-242%KO Mega Drain 4x73-87% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x201-237%KO Giga Drain 4x127-150%KO Needle Arm 4x88-104%KO Mega Drain 4x73-87% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 4x117-138%KO Razor Leaf 4x63-75% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x181-214%KO Magical Leaf 4x95-112%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x159-188%KO Mega Drain 4x56-66% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x211-249%KO Mega Drain 4x73-86% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x207-244%KO Giga Drain 4x130-153%KO Needle Arm 4x91-107%KO Mega Drain 4x73-86% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 4x120-142%KO Razor Leaf 4x64-76% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x185-218%KO Magical Leaf 4x96-114%KO | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 4x150-177%KO Razor Leaf 4x96-114%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x162-191%KO Mega Drain 4x58-68% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x216-255%KO Mega Drain 4x77-91% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x212-250%KO Giga Drain 4x135-159%KO Needle Arm 4x92-109%KO Mega Drain 4x73-86% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x178-210%KO Giga Drain 4x112-132%KO Magical Leaf 4x90-107%KO | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 4x147-173%KO Leaf Blade 4x147-173%KO Razor Leaf 4x90-107%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x157-185%KO Mega Drain 4x55-66% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x205-242%KO Mega Drain 4x73-86% | ||
 Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 4x129-152%KO Energy Ball 4x97-115%KO Horn Leech 4x118-140%KO | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x178-210%KO Giga Drain 4x114-135%KO Magical Leaf 4x92-109%KO | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 4x149-176%KO Leaf Blade 4x146-173%KO Razor Leaf 4x92-109%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x159-188%KO Mega Drain 4x57-68% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x210-248%KO Mega Drain 4x73-86% | ||
Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 4x131-154%KO Energy Ball 4x99-116%KO Horn Leech 4x121-143%KO | ||
In Black & White, Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Whiscash for 75-88%. Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (127-150%).
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Breloom builds →Mach Punch29-34% Bullet Seed 4x75-88% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 4x127-150%KO Sludge Bomb19-22% | ||
Black & White 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 21 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Dragon Dance, Earth Power, Flail and 7 more.
Black & White Whiscash Best Moveset
For an attacker, Whiscash wants flexible EVs and Leftovers. The Hardy nature tilts toward balanced duty, and Anticipation contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Whiscash best EVs are Speed and Sp. Def
Support Moveset
- Rest
- Protect
- Toxic
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Whiscash gets Dragon Dance and Earth Power exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Psychic and Normal coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Hydro Pump and Earthquake.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Whiscash in Black & White
decent spawn rates across 6 locations for Whiscash in late-game fishing spots. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Whiscash in Black & White
The path to Whiscash starts with Barboach at Lv. 35-70 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BarboachIcirrus CityBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 City60%LateAnyShaking spotIcirrus CityBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 City60%LateAnyIcirrus CityWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 City60%LateAnyShaking spotIcirrus CityWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 City60%LateAnyMoor of IcirrusWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 Swamp60%LateAnyShaking spotMoor of IcirrusWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Swamp60%LateAnyMoor of IcirrusBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 Swamp60%LateAnyShaking spotMoor of IcirrusBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Swamp60%LateAnyRoute 8WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 8WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 8BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 8BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteCommonLateAny
Step 2Whiscash ✓Icirrus CityBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-70 CityUncommonLateAnyShaking spotIcirrus CityWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-70 CityUncommonLateAnyShaking spotMoor of IcirrusBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-70 SwampUncommonLateAnyShaking spotMoor of IcirrusWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-70 SwampUncommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 8WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-70 RouteUncommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 8BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-70 RouteUncommonLateAnyShaking spotor evolve from Barboach (Step 1)
Whiscash Guide
For Black & White, we rate Whiscash C-Tier: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. At 468 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Rest with Leftovers is the standard set.
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.
For Black & White, the core moveset is Rest, Protect, Toxic, and Endure. Rest leads at 16% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves