Nothing fancy in Whismur's spread. It leans mixed with HP out front. And you'll get 1 HP EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Usually, its cries are like quiet murmurs. If frightened, it shrieks at the same volume as a jet plane.
Usually, its cries are like quiet murmurs. If frightened, it shrieks at the same volume as a jet plane.
Fighting moves hit Whismur for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Whismur's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (486-571%).
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Whismur View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed108-127%KO Close Combat 2x486-571%KO | ||
Whismur kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Loudred all the way to Exploud. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 250 total stats over Whismur. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Whismur easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Whismur learns Uproar and Hyper Voice naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 7 types extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Whismur misses out on Circle Throw and Disarming Voice. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Mega Kick and Uproar, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Whismur's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Double-Edge and Mega Kick gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Whismur's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Double-Edge and Mega Kick gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Whismur doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or HeartGold to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Whismur's scattered across 18 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Whismur in Sword & Shield
Whismur appears in 18 walking locations at Lv. 13-18 across Shield and Sword. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
No wild encounters for Whismur in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or HeartGold and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Level 20 gets you Loudred. Quick enough that Whismur barely slows you down.
For a casual playthrough, Whismur works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Loudred. That's where the stats start mattering.
Across 14 games, Whismur has solid availability. First showed up in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. The latest games to include it are Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Whismur appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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