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)
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 4x95-112%KO Vine Whip 4x51-61% | ||
 Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 4x76-92% Mega Drain 4x42-51% Absorb 4x25-31% | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 4x126-150%KO Mega Drain 4x59-71% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 4x161-189%KO Mega Drain 4x80-95% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 4x87-103%KO Razor Leaf 4x67-79% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 4x87-103%KO Leaf Tornado 4x67-79% Vine Whip 4x46-55% | ||
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 4x74-87% Razor Leaf 4x46-55% Mega Drain 4x39-47% Absorb 4x26-32% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 4x128-151%KO Mega Drain 4x62-73% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 4x168-198%KO Mega Drain 4x79-94% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 4x159-188%KO Giga Drain 4x133-157%KO Needle Arm 4x89-104%KO Mega Drain 4x75-89% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 4x83-99% Razor Leaf 4x62-73% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Snivy builds →Leaf Blade 4x83-99% Energy Ball 4x89-104%KO Leaf Tornado 4x66-78% Vine Whip 4x44-52% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 4x174-205%KO Magical Leaf 4x119-140%KO Mega Drain 4x83-98% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Leavanny builds →Energy Ball 4x114-135%KO Razor Leaf 4x91-107%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 4x119-140%KO Mega Drain 4x55-65% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 4x158-186%KO Mega Drain 4x74-88% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 4x153-181%KO Giga Drain 4x130-153%KO Needle Arm 4x87-102%KO Mega Drain 4x71-84% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 4x175-205%KO Magical Leaf 4x118-140%KO Mega Drain 4x80-95% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 4x147-173%KO Energy Ball 4x112-132%KO Razor Leaf 4x90-107%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 4x118-140%KO Mega Drain 4x55-66% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 4x157-185%KO Mega Drain 4x73-86% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Maractus builds →Petal Dance 4x202-238%KO Energy Ball 4x153-181%KO Giga Drain 4x129-152%KO Needle Arm 4x87-103%KO | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 4x175-206%KO Magical Leaf 4x117-138%KO Mega Drain 4x80-94% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 4x134-158%KO Giga Drain 4x111-131%KO Magical Leaf 4x92-108%KO | ||
 Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 4x157-185%KO Giga Drain 4x131-155%KO Vine Whip 4x74-88% Mega Drain 4x71-84% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 4x149-175%KO Energy Ball 4x111-131%KO Razor Leaf 4x92-108%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 4x117-138%KO Mega Drain 4x54-64% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 4x179-211%KO Magical Leaf 4x121-143%KO Mega Drain 4x83-97% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 4x135-159%KO Giga Drain 4x113-133%KO Magical Leaf 4x91-107%KO | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 4x159-188%KO Giga Drain 4x135-159%KO Vine Whip 4x74-88% Mega Drain 4x74-88% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Leavanny builds →Leaf Storm 4x159-188%KO Leaf Blade 4x149-175%KO Energy Ball 4x113-133%KO Razor Leaf 4x94-110%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 4x121-143%KO Mega Drain 4x55-65% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 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. Coverage across 7 types 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 2 & White 2
10 encounter spots for Whiscash at decent spawn rates starting from endgame fishing spots. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Whiscash in Black 2 & White 2
To get Whiscash, start by catching Barboach through fishing encounters at Lv. 45-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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Step 2Whiscash ✓Icirrus CityBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 CityUncommonPostWinterShaking spotIcirrus CityWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 CityUncommonPostWinterShaking spotRoute 8White 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 RouteUncommonPostSummer/autumn/winterShaking spotRoute 8Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 RouteUncommonPostSummer/autumn/winterShaking spotIcirrus CityBlack 2Super Rod Lv.60 CityUncommonPostSpring/summer/autumnShaking spotIcirrus CityWhite 2Super Rod Lv.60 CityUncommonPostSpring/summer/autumnShaking spotMoor of IcirrusWhite 2Super Rod Lv.60 SwampUncommonPostAnyShaking spotMoor of IcirrusBlack 2Super Rod Lv.60 SwampUncommonPostAnyShaking spotRoute 8White 2Super Rod Lv.60 RouteUncommonPostSpringShaking spotRoute 8Black 2Super Rod Lv.60 RouteUncommonPostSpringShaking spotor evolve from Barboach (Step 1)
Whiscash Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Whiscash C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2'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 2 & White 2, 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