The Whisper Pokemon. Whismur is transfer-only in Diamond & Pearl. Soundproof blocks sound moves, and C-Tier Exploud is the underwhelming Normal-type endpoint.
Ability 1SoundproofAbility 1Protects against sound-based moves.
240HP64Attack51Defense23Speed28Sp.Def23Sp.Atk51
Whismur
Loudred
Exploud
Weak to
Mixed
Balanced
28Speed · Very Slow

Is Whismur Good in Diamond & Pearl Playthrough?

Transfer-only Normal from Hoenn. AbilitySoundproof blocks sound moves. Exploud at 40 has decent mixed stats. Sinnoh doesn't need the import.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadBTEGTESGGGEEGSGERoarkGym 1GardeniaGym 2WhismurHatchLoudredEvolveMayleneGym 3Crasher WakeGym 4FantinaGym 5ByronGym 6ExploudEvolveCandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8AaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4MarsBossJupiterBossSaturnBossCynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Bad

Roark's Pokemon outpace and outclass Whismur here.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock Throw
Avoid
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech
Avoid
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Tough

Gardenia's typing presses Whismur's defenses.

Even
Cherubi
Lv 19
Grass
Chlorophyll
Grass KnotLeech SeedGrowthSafeguard
Even
Turtwig
Lv 19
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafWithdrawReflect
Risky
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Maylene
Gym 3
Even

Loudred trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.

You Win
Meditite
Lv 27
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionMeditateDetect
Even
Machoke
Lv 27
Fighting
Guts
Brick BreakRock TombLeerForesight
Risky
Lucario
Lv 30
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 4
Good

Loudred has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.

You Win
Gyarados
Lv 27
WaterFlying
Intimidate
BrineDragon RageBiteSwagger
Easy KO
Quagsire
Lv 27
WaterGround
Damp
Mud BombSlamMud SportTail Whip
Even
Floatzel
Lv 30
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangPursuitSwift
Fantina
Gym 5
Tough

Fantina's typing presses Loudred's defenses.

Even
Drifblim
Lv 32
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindGustAstonishMinimize
Risky
Gengar
Lv 34
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow ClawPoison JabSpiteConfuse Ray
Risky
Mismagius
Lv 36
Ghost
Levitate
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Byron
Gym 6
Even

Loudred trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.

Even
Bronzor
Lv 36
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Flash CannonExtrasensoryConfuse RayHypnosis
Even
Steelix
Lv 36
SteelGround
Rock Head
Gyro BallIce FangDragon BreathSandstorm
Even
Bastiodon
Lv 39
RockSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonAncient PowerIron DefenseRest
Candice
Gym 7
Strong

Exploud resists most of Candice's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Snover
Lv 38
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheRazor LeafIngrainLeer
Easy KO
Sneasel
Lv 38
DarkIce
Inner Focus
AvalancheSlashFeint AttackTaunt
You Win
Medicham
Lv 40
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Ice PunchForce PalmDetectBulk Up
You Win
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerGrass WhistleSwagger
Volkner
Gym 8
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.

You Win
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamBrick BreakThunder WaveLight Screen
You Win
Ambipom
Lv 47
Normal
Technician
Shock WaveAgilityNasty PlotBaton Pass
You Win
Octillery
Lv 47
Water
Suction Cups
Charge BeamOctazookaAurora BeamBullet Seed
Even
Luxray
Lv 49
Electric
Rivalry
Charge BeamThunder FangCrunchThunder Wave
Aaron
Elite Four
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.

You Win
Dustox
Lv 53
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ToxicBug BuzzDouble TeamLight Screen
Easy KO
Beautifly
Lv 53
BugFlying
Swarm
Energy BallBug BuzzPsychicShadow Ball
Easy KO
Vespiquen
Lv 54
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
Even
Heracross
Lv 54
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Even
Drapion
Lv 57
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.

Easy KO
Quagsire
Lv 55
WaterGround
Damp
DigDouble TeamProtectSandstorm
Even
Sudowoodo
Lv 56
Rock
Sturdy
EarthquakeSucker PunchHammer ArmSandstorm
You Win
Golem
Lv 56
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeGyro BallBrick BreakSandstorm
Easy KO
Whiscash
Lv 55
WaterGround
Oblivious
FissureAqua TailZen HeadbuttRock Slide
You Win
Hippowdon
Lv 59
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchCurse
Flint
Elite Four
Even

Exploud trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.

Even
Rapidash
Lv 58
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
You Win
Steelix
Lv 57
SteelGround
Rock Head
Fire FangRock TombScreechSunny Day
Even
Drifblim
Lv 58
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Will O WispOminous WindDouble TeamBaton Pass
You Win
Lopunny
Lv 57
Normal
Cute Charm
Fire PunchCharmMirror CoatSunny Day
Even
Infernape
Lv 61
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
Lucian
Elite Four
Even

Exploud trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.

You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 59
Psychic
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
You Win
Girafarig
Lv 59
NormalPsychic
Inner Focus
PsychicShadow BallDouble HitCrunch
You Win
Medicham
Lv 60
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchFire PunchThunder PunchIce Punch
Even
Alakazam
Lv 60
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Even
Bronzong
Lv 63
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
Mars
Commander
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Mars's team.

You Win
Golbat
Lv 37
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBiteToxicSupersonic
You Win
Bronzor
Lv 37
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Gyro BallExtrasensoryIron DefenseConfuse Ray
You Win
Purugly
Lv 39
Normal
Thick Fat
SlashFeint AttackHypnosisFake Out
Jupiter
Commander
Strong

Exploud resists most of Jupiter's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Zubat
Lv 18
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Giga DrainWing AttackBite
Easy KO
Skuntank
Lv 20
PoisonDark
Stench
Night SlashPoison GasScreechSmokescreen
Saturn
Commander
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Saturn's team.

You Win
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShock WaveRecoverEmbargo
You Win
Bronzor
Lv 38
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Gyro BallExtrasensoryShadow BallConfuse Ray
You Win
Toxicroak
Lv 40
PoisonFighting
Anticipation
Poison JabBrick BreakX ScissorSwagger
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Exploud trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

Risky
Spiritomb
Lv 61
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindEmbargo
Even
Roserade
Lv 60
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombShadow BallExtrasensory
Easy KO
Gastrodon
Lv 60
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterEarthquakeStone EdgeSludge Bomb
Risky
Lucario
Lv 63
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereDragon PulsePsychicEarthquake
Even
Milotic
Lv 63
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatAqua Ring
You Win
Garchomp
Lv 66
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeBrick BreakGiga Impact

Hatch

Hatch from Egg after Badge 2
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Hatch Whismur from an Egg you breed in Solaceon Town.

View Whismur locations

Evolve Whismur to Loudred

Level 20
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Whismur evolves into Loudred at Level 20. Your Whismur should hit Level 20 before you reach Maylene, at typical leveling pace.

View Loudred locations

Recommended Moves

  • After Gardenia
    • HM04NormalStrengthPower 120Accuracy 100%PP 15Lost Tower
    • TM43NormalSecret PowerPower 105Accuracy 100%PP 20Amity Square
    • TM38FireFire BlastPower 120Accuracy 85%PP 5Lake Verity
    • TM22GrassSolar BeamPower 120Accuracy 100%PP 10Veilstone Department Store
  • After Byron
    • LV 57NormalHyper VoicePower 135Accuracy 100%PP 10
  • Post-Game
    • TM42NormalFacadePower 105Accuracy 100%PP 20Survival Area
    • TM50FireOverheatPower 140Accuracy 90%PP 5Stark Mountain

Evolve Loudred to Exploud

Level 40
Type
Normal
Tier
C

Loudred evolves into Exploud at Level 40. Your Loudred should hit Level 40 before you reach Candice, at typical leveling pace.

Recommended Moves

  • After Gardenia
    • TM68NormalGiga ImpactPower 225Accuracy 90%PP 5Veilstone Game Corner
    • HM04NormalStrengthPower 120Accuracy 100%PP 15Lost Tower
    • TM22GrassSolar BeamPower 120Accuracy 100%PP 10Veilstone Department Store
  • After Byron
    • HM08NormalRock ClimbPower 135Accuracy 85%PP 20Route 217
    • LV 63NormalHyper VoicePower 135Accuracy 100%PP 10
    • LV 71NormalHyper BeamPower 225Accuracy 90%PP 5
  • Post-Game
    • TM42NormalFacadePower 105Accuracy 100%PP 20Survival Area
    • TM50FireOverheatPower 140Accuracy 90%PP 5Stark Mountain

How to Get Whismur in Diamond & Pearl

Whismur has no wild spot in Diamond or Pearl. Breeding a Loudred is the route to one, since the whisper Pokemon never spawns naturally and the evolved form holds the only appearances.

Wild Whismur may be holding when caught:

Chesto Berry (5% chance) Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.

Catch Loudred at any of these 1 spot to eventually evolve into Whismur.

  1. 1
    Catch Whismur
  2. 2
    Evolve Loudredat Lv.20
  3. 3
    Evolve Exploudat Lv.40
Badge 2

How to Obtain Whismur in DP

  1. Whismur
    Step 1Whismur ✓
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave Loudred with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Whismur egg.
  2. Loudred
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Loudred
    or evolve from Whismur (Step 1)
  3. Exploud
    Step 3Evolve into Exploud

How to Get Shiny Whismur in Diamond & Pearl

Whismur takes a foreign Ditto, so breed it Masuda-style for a serious shot per egg. Compare Shiny Whismur odds across every game

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Whismur in Diamond & PearlNormal
Shiny Whismur in Diamond & Pearl Shiny
Color ShiftPinktoGreen
Shiny TierD Tier Shiny

Shiny Whismur Evolution

3 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

Diamond & Pearl Shiny Whismur Calculator

1 Method
Shiny Odds

The only route here is Masuda Method, about 1 in 1,639 on each try.

Step 1 · Encounter Method1 in Diamond & Pearl
Method: Masuda Methodthe only method here

Masuda Method: Breed with a parent from a different-language game. Works on any breedable line.

How many you have done, or plan to do.

120,000
Shiny Odds Per Try1 / 1,639Masuda Method
Chance By Now50.0%at 1,136 eggs hatchedAbout 5 in 10 hunters have one by now
What To Expect
ChanceEncountersTime
10%lucky few173----
25%one in four472----
50%coin flip1,136----
90%very likely3,773----
How is this calculated?

Every encounter has the same shiny chance, the Shiny Odds Per Try shown above. Each one is a separate roll that does not care how many you have already done, so the more you hunt, the higher your overall chance of at least one shiny. The formula below turns your odds and your number of tries into that combined chance.

chance after N tries = 1 − (1 − p)^N,  where  p = 1 / odds per try

Example at 1 in 8,192 (classic full odds): about 864 encounters for a 10 percent chance, 5,678 for 50 percent, and 18,862 for 90 percent.

The table above flips that around: it shows how many encounters it takes to reach a 10, 25, 50, and 90 percent chance at your current odds. Turning on boosts like the Shiny Charm, sandwiches, or chains improves your odds, so the encounter numbers drop.

These are estimates, not promises. Most games have no pity counter, meaning no guaranteed shiny no matter how many you hunt, so even Very Likely is not guaranteed: some hunters find one early, others go well past that point.

Where these shiny odds come from: Read our full methodology

For time estimates and charm math, open the Diamond & Pearl shiny odds calculator with Whismur already selected.

Whismur Weakness

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.

Whismur Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Whismur Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Whismur Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Whismur

Hariyama
Hariyama
Fighting
B
Heracross
Heracross
BugFighting
B
Breloom
Breloom
GrassFighting
A
Toxicroak
Toxicroak
PoisonFighting
C
Infernape
Infernape
FireFighting
A

Whismur Evolutions

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

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Whismur
Normal
Loudred
Normal
Exploud
Normal
HP
64
84+20
104+20
ATK
51
71+20
91+20
DEF
23
43+20
63+20
SP.ATK
51
71+20
91+20
SP.DEF
23
43+20
73+30
SPE
28
48+20
68+20
BST
240E-Tier
360E-Tier+120
490C-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Mixed
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Whismur easily with 131 breeding partners from the Field and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Endeavor, Extrasensory, Smelling Salts and 4 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
FieldMonster
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
7moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosvenusaurcharizardblastoisemeganiumferaligatrsceptileswampert

DP Whismur Best Moveset

Stats in the 23-64 range with AbilitySoundproof blocking sound-based moves. The moveset has Normal attacks at low power. Loudred, then Exploud.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Soundproof
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Whismur
Gentle+SPD

Whismur best EVs are Sp. Def

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • ToxicUtility
  • Thunder Punch
  • Zen Headbutt
  • Hyper VoiceSTAB

Moves List

Without breeding, Whismur misses out on Endeavor and Extrasensory. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Double-Edge and Mega Kick, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Pound
—6010035Normal
Lv 5
Uproar
—13510010Normal
Lv 11
Astonish
—3010015Ghost
Lv 15
Howl
———40Normal
Lv 21
Supersonic
——5520Normal
Lv 25
Stomp
—9710020Normal
Lv 31
Screech
——8540Normal
Lv 35
Roar-6
C——20Normal
Lv 41
Rest
C——10Psychic
Lv 41
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
Lv 45
Hyper Voice
S13510010Normal

TM Moves

27 of 28 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45
AttractAmity Squarebadge 2
——10015Normal
TM14
BlizzardLake Acuitybadge 2
D120705Ice
TM78
CaptivateRoute 204badge 2
——10020Normal
TM32
Double TeamWayward Cavebadge 2
———15Normal
TM58
Endure+4Veilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM42
FacadeSurvival Area
D10510020Normal
TM38
Fire BlastLake Veritybadge 2
D120855Fire
TM35
FlamethrowerVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D9510015Fire
TM56
FlingRoute 222not until badge 7
D—10010Dark
TM21
FrustrationVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerVeilstone Game Corner
D9010015Normal
TM13
Ice BeamRoute 216badge 2
D9510010Ice
TM83
Natural GiftVeilstone Department Storebadge 2
D—10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4Veilstone Department Storebadge 2
C——10Normal
TM44
RestVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Psychic
TM27
ReturnVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6Route 213not until badge 7
C——20Normal
TM43
Secret PowerAmity Squarebadge 2
—10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallRoute 210badge 4
D8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock WaveRoute 215badge 2
D60—20Electric
TM82
Sleep TalkEterna Forestbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM22
Solar BeamVeilstone Department Storebadge 2
C12010010Grass
TM90
SubstituteVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM87
SwaggerTM in Mr Backlot office in the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212badge 2
——9015Normal
TM06
ToxicRoute 212badge 2
S—8510Poison
TM03
Water PulseRavaged Pathbadge 5
D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Endeavor
D—1005Normal
Egg
Extrasensory
D8010030Psychic
Egg
Smelling Salts
—10510010Normal
Egg
Smokescreen
——10020Normal
Egg
Snore
D6010015Normal
Egg
Swagger
——9015Normal
Egg
Take Down
D1358520Normal

Tutor Moves

Whismur can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
C12710015Normal
Gen 3
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Gen 3
Defense Curl
D——40Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
C18010015Normal
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Gen 3
Mega Kick
C180755Normal
Gen 3
Mega Punch
—1208520Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal
Gen 3
Psych Up
———10Normal
Gen 3
Seismic Toss
D—10020Fighting

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP64
C
Attack51
D
Defense23
F
Sp. Atk51
D
Sp. Def23
F
Speed28
F
Total240
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.6 m
Weight16.3 kg
Base XP48
Abilities
Soundproof
Protects against sound-based moves.
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entry

Usually, its cries are like quiet murmurs. If frightened, it shrieks at the same volume as a jet plane.

Pokemon Diamond / Pokemon Pearl

Whismur Diamond & Pearl Guide

  • In Diamond & Pearl, 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.

Game Availability

Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Whismur appears in 14 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.

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