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.
It is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a three-mile radius.
As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real quakes.
Whiscash Weakness
GoodWhiscash 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.
Evolved from Barboach. Whiscash is the final form in this two-stage line. No compatible partners 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
Breed with Whiscash to get Barboach eggs easily from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Dragon Dance, Earth Power, Flail and 7 more.
Whiscash's built to absorb hits. Impish nature leans into physical wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and the moveset handles sustain. Oblivious and HP-heavy investment EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Best Whiscash Moveset
- Substitute
- Toxic
- Protect
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
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
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 BarboachEASYCelestic TownBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCityEASYCelestic TownShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCityEASYEterna CityShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCityEASYEterna CityBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCityEASYMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCaveEASYMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCaveEASYMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCaveEASYOreburgh Gate - B1FShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyEASYOreburgh Gate - B1FBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyEASYRavaged PathShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRavaged PathBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 205 - NorthShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 208Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 212 - SouthShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 212 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 227Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 227Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 228Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 228Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGood RodLv.15-2030%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.15-2030%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGood RodLv.15-2030%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.15-2030%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGood RodLv.15-2030%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.15-2030%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGood RodLv.15-2030%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.15-2030%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGood RodLv.15-2030%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.15-2030%EarlyFacilityBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidSwampRequires StrengthBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidSwampRequires StrengthFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidSwampRequires StrengthSwampy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidSwampRequires Strength
Step 2Whiscash ✓EASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5560%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5560%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5560%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5560%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5560%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5560%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5560%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5560%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5560%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5560%MidFacilityEASYEterna CityShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidCityEASYEterna CityBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidCityEASYMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidCaveEASYOreburgh Gate - B1FShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidEASYOreburgh Gate - B1FBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidEASYRavaged PathShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRavaged PathBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 205 - NorthShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 208Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 208Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 212 - SouthShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 212 - SouthBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 227Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 227Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 228Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 228Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEXTREMECelestic TownBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.40-555%LateCityEXTREMECelestic TownShining PearlSuper RodLv.40-555%LateCityBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrassLv.50-55PostSwampRequires WaterfallBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-55PostSwampRequires WaterfallFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallSwampy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.50-55PostSwampRequires WaterfallSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-55PostSwampRequires Waterfallor 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.
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 physical attacker with base 78 Attack. 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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A