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.
Whiscash is extremely territorial. Just one of these Pokémon will claim a large pond as its exclusive territory. If a foe approaches it, it thrashes about and triggers a massive earthquake.
If Whiscash goes on a wild rampage, it sets off a quake-like tremor with a radius of over three miles. This Pokémon has the ability to predict real earthquakes.
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.
For a setup attacker, Whiscash wants max HP and Attack EVs and Leftovers. The Hardy nature tilts toward balanced duty, and Oblivious contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Whiscash Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
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
Transfer Moves
moderate rates across 6 encounter spots for Whiscash. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Whiscash in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Whiscash starts with Barboach at Lv. 25-40 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BarboachEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 1Omega RubySuper RodLv.30-40100%MidWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 1Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-40100%MidWaterEFFORTLESSRoute 111 - SouthOmega RubySuper RodLv.30-40100%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 111 - SouthAlpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-40100%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 114Omega RubySuper RodLv.30-40100%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 114Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-40100%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 120 - EastOmega RubySuper RodLv.30-40100%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 120 - EastAlpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-40100%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 120 - WestOmega RubySuper RodLv.30-40100%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 120 - WestAlpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-40100%MidRouteEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - 1FOmega RubySuper RodLv.30-40100%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - 1FAlpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-40100%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B1FOmega RubySuper RodLv.30-40100%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B1FAlpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-40100%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 4Omega RubySuper RodLv.30-40100%MidCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 4Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-40100%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 2Omega RubySuper RodLv.30-3595%MidWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 2Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-3595%MidWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 3Omega RubySuper RodLv.30-3595%MidWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 3Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-3595%MidWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 4Omega RubySuper RodLv.30-3595%MidWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 4Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-3595%MidWaterHARDMeteor Falls - Area 1Alpha SapphireGood RodLv.255%MidWaterHARDMeteor Falls - Area 1Omega RubyGood RodLv.255%MidWaterHARDRoute 111 - SouthOmega RubyGood RodLv.255%MidRouteHARDRoute 111 - SouthAlpha SapphireGood RodLv.255%MidRouteHARDRoute 114Omega RubyGood RodLv.255%MidRouteHARDRoute 114Alpha SapphireGood RodLv.255%MidRouteHARDRoute 120 - EastOmega RubyGood RodLv.255%MidRouteHARDRoute 120 - EastAlpha SapphireGood RodLv.255%MidRouteHARDRoute 120 - WestOmega RubyGood RodLv.255%MidRouteHARDRoute 120 - WestAlpha SapphireGood RodLv.255%MidRouteHARDScorched Slab - 1FOmega RubyGood RodLv.255%MidBuildingHARDScorched Slab - 1FAlpha SapphireGood RodLv.255%MidBuildingHARDScorched Slab - B1FOmega RubyGood RodLv.255%MidBuildingHARDScorched Slab - B1FAlpha SapphireGood RodLv.255%MidBuildingHARDVictory Road - Area 4Omega RubyGood RodLv.255%MidCaveHARDVictory Road - Area 4Alpha SapphireGood RodLv.255%MidCaveHARDMeteor Falls - Area 2Omega RubyGood RodLv.305%MidWaterHARDMeteor Falls - Area 2Alpha SapphireGood RodLv.305%MidWaterHARDMeteor Falls - Area 3Omega RubyGood RodLv.305%MidWaterHARDMeteor Falls - Area 3Alpha SapphireGood RodLv.305%MidWaterHARDMeteor Falls - Area 4Omega RubyGood RodLv.305%MidWaterHARDMeteor Falls - Area 4Alpha SapphireGood RodLv.305%MidWater
Step 2Whiscash ✓EXTREMEMeteor Falls - Area 2Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.405%LateWaterEXTREMEMeteor Falls - Area 2Omega RubySuper RodLv.405%LateWaterEXTREMEMeteor Falls - Area 3Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.405%LateWaterEXTREMEMeteor Falls - Area 3Omega RubySuper RodLv.405%LateWaterEXTREMEMeteor Falls - Area 4Omega RubySuper RodLv.405%LateWaterEXTREMEMeteor Falls - Area 4Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.405%LateWateror 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