Wishiwashi's competitive identity is built around Schooling. It transforms into a powerful school form above 25% HP, which changes the math on what Wishiwashi can and can't do in battle. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Part of the Gen 7 roster.
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.
Wishiwashi Weakness
GoodType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Wishiwashi Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Scald
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
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
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
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
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.
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 doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Water-type Pokemon with a 175 base stat total.
Wishiwashi gets Schooling. But Schooling is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Wishiwashi is a physical attacker with base 20 Attack. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Wishiwashi can be found in Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
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 VIISMDebut
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