You won't find a real weakness in Wishiwashi's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Small Fry Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 HP EV, on a fast 800K XP curve.
On their own, they’re very weak. But when Wishiwashi pool their power together in a school, they become a demon of the sea.
When facing tough opponents, they get into formation. But if they get wounded in battle, they’ll scatter and become solitary again.
Type-wise, Wishiwashi takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Wishiwashi's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Sinistcha's Shadow Ball hits Wishiwashi for 51-60%. Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (239-282%). Kartana's Knock Off also KOs at 96-113%.
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Wishiwashi View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball51-60% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wishiwashi View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon53-62% Volt Switch 2x186-219%KO Thunderbolt 2x239-282%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wishiwashi View Kartana builds →Knock Off96-113%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wishiwashi View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x92-108%KO Shadow Ball52-62% Thunderbolt 2x118-139%KO | ||
No evolution chain to worry about here. Wishiwashi is a standalone Pokemon with a decent partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Wishiwashi easily with 34 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group.
Nothing fancy here. Wishiwashi builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Careful nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs. Schooling does its job quietly.
Best Build
Wishiwashi best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Soak
- Flip Turn
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Earthquake
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
- Aqua Tail
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
- U Turn
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
- Aqua Tail
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
- U Turn
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Wishiwashi's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail, but Dark and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Mist and Muddy Water aren't available any other way for Wishiwashi, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Mist and Muddy Water aren't available any other way for Wishiwashi, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail for solid options.
Wishiwashi is available from early-game fishing spots onward at high spawn rates. 20 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Wishiwashi in Sword & Shield
Wishiwashi is a fishing-only catch in this game. 20 spots at Lv. 7-48 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.
Easy grab on Wishiwashi with high spawn rates across 44 locations in early-game fishing spots. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Wishiwashi in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Wishiwashi is a fishing-only catch in this game. 44 spots at Lv. 10-40 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.
Wishiwashi's scattered across 36 spots in early-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.
Best Locations to Catch Wishiwashi in Sun & Moon
Bring Super Rod for Wishiwashi. There are 36 fishing encounters from Lv. 10-33 with no walking alternatives. Pick the spot with the best rate and settle in.
Honestly, Wishiwashi is a tough sell at 175 BST. Plenty of stronger Water options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
Wishiwashi looks average on paper at 175 BST. But Schooling is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. D-Tier on our tier list.
Wishiwashi gets Schooling. But Schooling is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Water gives Wishiwashi 4 resistances. HP is the best stat at base 45. Pure Water type with same-type attack bonus on Water moves.
Since Sun & Moon, Wishiwashi has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Wishiwashi has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 7SMDebut
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
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