Mixed
Balanced
468Average
60Moderate
CTier

Electric moves don't affect Whiscash at all — that's the advantage of Water/Ground typing. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. Introduced in Gen 3.

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
468Above
HP110
B
Attack78
C
Defense73
C
Sp. Atk76
C
Sp. Def71
C
Speed60
C
Total468
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Whiscash yields +2 HP
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch75Challenging•Medium Fast1M XP•0.9m / 2'11"•23.6kg / 52 lbs•164Base XP
Pokedex Entries

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

Black / White

Whiscash Weakness

Good

Whiscash is weak to Grass-type moves. 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.

Gen V Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCriticali
Grass
2xWeaki
None
½xResisti
FirePoisonRockSteel
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
Electric
STAB (6)i
FireGroundRockElectricPoisonSteel
1Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Scorei+3
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
4x Grass — Energy Ball, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm
Abilities
ObliviousPrevents infatuation and protects against captivate.
AnticipationNotifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move.
HydrationHACures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

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.

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 20 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Dragon Dance, Earth Power, Flail and 7 more.

Egg Groups
Water2
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
10moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosoctillerymagikarpremoraidwailordrelicanthalomomolawailmerlanturnsharpedowhiscashlumineon
12 of 20·

For an attacker, Whiscash wants flexible EVs EVs and Leftovers. The Hardy nature tilts toward balanced duty, and Anticipation contributes without taking a move slot.

Best Build

Support
Ability
Anticipation
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Hardy
EVs

Best Whiscash Moveset

  • RestRecovery
  • ProtectFAST +4
  • ToxicUtility
  • EndureFAST +4

Recommended Teammates

Qwilfish
QwilfishGood
Shedinja
ShedinjaGood
Drapion
DrapionGood

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

Lv 1
Mud Sport
——15Ground
Lv 1
Mud-Slap
2010010Ground
Lv 1
Tickle
—10020Normal
Lv 1
Water Sport
——15Water
Lv 1
Zen Headbutt
809015Psychic
Lv 6
Mud Sport
——15Ground
Lv 6
Water Sport
——15Water
Lv 10
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 14
Mud Bomb
658510Ground
Lv 18
Amnesia
——20Psychic
Lv 22
Water Pulse
6010020Water
Lv 26
Magnitude
—10030Ground
Lv 33
Rest
——10Psychic
Lv 33
Snore
4010015Normal
Lv 39
Aqua Tail
909010Water
Lv 45
Earthquake
10010010Ground
Lv 51
Future Sight
10010010Psychic
Lv 57
Fissure
—305Ground

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
120705Ice
TM78
Bulldoze
6010020Ground
HM06
Dive
8010010Water
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM07
Hail
——10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
759010Rock
TM94
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
609510Rock
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM37
Sandstorm
——10Rock
TM55
Scald
8010015Water
TM71
Stone Edge
100805Rock
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
——10Normal
HM03
Surf
9510015Water
TM87
Swagger
—9015Normal
TM06
Toxic
—9010Poison
HM05
Waterfall
8010015Water

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Dragon Dance
——20Dragon
Egg
Earth Power
9010010Ground
Egg
Flail
—10015Normal
Egg
Hydro Pump
120805Water
Egg
Mud Shot
559515Ground
Egg
Muddy Water
958510Water
Egg
Spark
6510020Electric
Egg
Take Down
908520Normal
Egg
Thrash
12010010Normal
Egg
Whirlpool
358515Water

Tutor Moves

Whiscash can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Src
Gen 4
Captivate
—10020Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
Gen 4
Endure+4
——10Normal
Gen 4
Headbutt
7010015Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
——10Normal
Gen 4
Natural Gift
—10015Normal
Gen 4
Secret Power
7010020Normal

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.

  1. Barboach
    Step 1Catch Barboach
    Icirrus City
    BlackSuper RodLv.35-60CommonLateCityAnyShaking spot
    EASY
    Icirrus City
    BlackSuper RodLv.35-55CommonLateCityAny
    EASY
    Icirrus City
    WhiteSuper RodLv.35-60CommonLateCityAnyShaking spot
    EASY
    Icirrus City
    WhiteSuper RodLv.35-55CommonLateCityAny
    EASY
    Moor of Icirrus
    WhiteSuper RodLv.35-60CommonLateSwampAnyShaking spot
    EASY
    Moor of Icirrus
    WhiteSuper RodLv.35-55CommonLateSwampAny
    EASY
    Moor of Icirrus
    BlackSuper RodLv.35-60CommonLateSwampAnyShaking spot
    EASY
    Moor of Icirrus
    BlackSuper RodLv.35-55CommonLateSwampAny
    EASY
    Route 8
    WhiteSuper RodLv.35-60CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spot
    EASY
    Route 8
    WhiteSuper RodLv.35-55CommonLateRouteAny
    EASY
    Route 8
    BlackSuper RodLv.35-60CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spot
    EASY
    Route 8
    BlackSuper RodLv.35-55CommonLateRouteAny
    EASY
  2. Whiscash
    Step 2Whiscash ✓
    Icirrus City
    BlackSuper RodLv.35-70UncommonLateCityAnyShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Icirrus City
    WhiteSuper RodLv.35-70UncommonLateCityAnyShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Moor of Icirrus
    BlackSuper RodLv.35-70UncommonLateSwampAnyShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Moor of Icirrus
    WhiteSuper RodLv.35-70UncommonLateSwampAnyShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Route 8
    WhiteSuper RodLv.35-70UncommonLateRouteAnyShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Route 8
    BlackSuper RodLv.35-70UncommonLateRouteAnyShaking spot
    MODERATE
    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.

  • Barboach evolves into Whiscash at level 30. Whiscash is the fully evolved form. It sits at 468 BST in its evolved form.

  • 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 — base 78 Attack and 76 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.

  • Whiscash appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.

Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Whiscash spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.