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#0340Hoenn · Generation 3

Whiscash

NamazunWhiskers Pokémon

WaterGround

Strikes its caudal fin against the swamp bed to shake the ground and startle its prey. It will then swallow the fleeing prey whole. People mistook this behavior as the cause of earthquakes. Pokédex, Legends: Arceus

Height
0.9 m
Weight
23.6 kg
Habitat
Water's Edge
Abilities
Oblivious, Anticipation, Hydration (hidden)
Evolves from
Barboach
10Anime episodes
24Games found in
3Japanese cards
2004Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • Legends: Arceus

    Strikes its caudal fin against the swamp bed to shake the ground and startle its prey. It will then swallow the fleeing prey whole. People mistook this behavior as the cause of earthquakes.

  • Shield

    It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.

  • Sword

    It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything—if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.

  • Ultra Moon

    Its vision is not that good. It senses vibrations in the water with its whiskers to determine the location of its prey.

9 more entries from older games
  • Ultra Sun

    Whiscash shakes the ground at high intensities to intimidate its opponents. It swallows its prey whole—along with mud from the swamp floor.

  • Moon

    Sighting Whiscash leaping from the water is believed to herald an earthquake.

  • Sun

    A glutton that devours anything that moves, it quietly lurks at the bottom of swamps, lying in wait for prey.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    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.

  • Omega Ruby

    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.

  • White 2

    It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.

  • Pearl

    As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real quakes.

  • Diamond

    It is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a three-mile radius.

  • Emerald

    Mysteriously, it can foretell earthquakes. In the daytime, it sleeps in mud at the bottom of a pond. When it awakens, it continually feeds throughout the night.

Evolution

The Barboach line

  • Barboach WhiscashLevel 30

Where to find it

Found in 24 games

Regions: Hoenn · Sinnoh · Johto · Unova · Kalos · Alola · Galar

RubyHoenn2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Meteor Falls · Meteor Falls (B1F), Meteor Falls (back), Meteor Falls (back/small room)Fishing with a Super Rod30-45
Victory RoadFishing with a Super Rod30-45
SapphireHoenn2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Meteor Falls · Meteor Falls (B1F), Meteor Falls (back), Meteor Falls (back/small room)Fishing with a Super Rod30-45
Victory RoadFishing with a Super Rod30-45
EmeraldHoenn2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Meteor Falls · Meteor Falls (B1F), Meteor Falls (back), Meteor Falls (back/small room)Fishing with a Super Rod30-45
Victory RoadFishing with a Super Rod30-45
DiamondSinnoh12 locations
LocationHowLevel
Celestic TownFishing with a Super Rod40-55
Eterna CityFishing with a Super Rod20-50
Great Marsh · Great Marsh Area 1, Great Marsh Area 2, Great Marsh Area 3, Great Marsh Area 4, Great Marsh Area 6Fishing with a Super Rod30-55
Mt. Coronet · Mount Coronet (1F Road 207), Mount Coronet (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Oreburgh GateFishing with a Super Rod20-50
Ravaged PathFishing with a Super Rod20-50
Route 205Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Route 208Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Route 210Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Route 212Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Route 227Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Route 228Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
PearlSinnoh12 locations
LocationHowLevel
Celestic TownFishing with a Super Rod40-55
Eterna CityFishing with a Super Rod20-50
Great Marsh · Great Marsh Area 1, Great Marsh Area 2, Great Marsh Area 3, Great Marsh Area 4, Great Marsh Area 6Fishing with a Super Rod30-55
Mt. Coronet · Mount Coronet (1F Road 207), Mount Coronet (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Oreburgh GateFishing with a Super Rod20-50
Ravaged PathFishing with a Super Rod20-50
Route 205Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Route 208Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Route 210Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Route 212Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Route 227Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Route 228Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
PlatinumSinnoh12 locations
LocationHowLevel
Eterna CityFishing with a Super Rod30-55
Great Marsh · Great Marsh Area 1, Great Marsh Area 2, Great Marsh Area 3, Great Marsh Area 4, Great Marsh Area 5, Great Marsh Area 6Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Mt. Coronet · Mount Coronet (1F Road 207)Fishing with a Super Rod30-55
Mt. Coronet · Mount Coronet (4F)Fishing with a Super Rod20-50
Mt. Coronet · Mount Coronet (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod30-55
Oreburgh GateFishing with a Super Rod30-55
Ravaged PathFishing with a Super Rod30-55
Route 205Fishing with a Super Rod30-55
Route 210Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod25-55
Route 225Fishing with a Super Rod30-55
Route 227Fishing with a Super Rod30-55
Route 228Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod25-55
HeartGoldJohto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Violet CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod10-40
SoulSilverJohto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Violet CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod10-40
BlackUnova3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots35-70
Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots35-70
Route 8Fishing in dark spots35-70
WhiteUnova3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots35-70
Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots35-70
Route 8Fishing in dark spots35-70
Black 2Unova3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots50-60
Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots50-60
Route 8Fishing in dark spots50-60
White 2Unova3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Icirrus CityFishing in dark spots50-60
Moor of IcirrusFishing in dark spots50-60
Route 8Fishing in dark spots50-60
XKalos2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 14Fishing with a Super Rod35
Route 19Fishing with a Super Rod45
YKalos2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 14Fishing with a Super Rod35
Route 19Fishing with a Super Rod45
SunAlola5 locations
LocationHowLevel
Paniola TownSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-18
Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-59
Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-57
Seaward CaveSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-15
Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-44
MoonAlola5 locations
LocationHowLevel
Paniola TownSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-18
Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-59
Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-57
Seaward CaveSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-15
Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-44
Ultra SunAlola5 locations
LocationHowLevel
Paniola TownSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-22
Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-66
Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-62
Seaward CaveSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-22
Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-51
Ultra MoonAlola5 locations
LocationHowLevel
Paniola TownSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-22
Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-66
Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-62
Seaward CaveSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-22
Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-51
SwordGalar7 locations
LocationHowLevel
Bridge FieldCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Dusty BowlCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.46-60
Rolling FieldsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Slumbering WealdFishing at bubbling spots in the water45-47
South Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.46-60
West Lake Axewell · West Lake Axewell (Max Den A), West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
ShieldGalar7 locations
LocationHowLevel
Bridge FieldCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Dusty BowlCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.46-60
Rolling FieldsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Slumbering WealdFishing at bubbling spots in the water45-47
South Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.46-60
West Lake Axewell · West Lake Axewell (Max Den A), West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Sword: The Isle of ArmorGalar8 locations
LocationHowLevel
Brawlers' CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.42-60
Challenge BeachCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.42-60
Courageous Cavern · Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.42-60
Forest of Focus · Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Soothing WetlandsFishing at bubbling spots in the water13-60
Soothing Wetlands · Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Shield: The Isle of ArmorGalar8 locations
LocationHowLevel
Brawlers' CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.42-60
Challenge BeachCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.42-60
Courageous Cavern · Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.42-60
Forest of Focus · Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Soothing WetlandsFishing at bubbling spots in the water13-60
Soothing Wetlands · Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Sword: The Crown TundraGalar8 locations
LocationHowLevel
Ballimere LakeFishing at bubbling spots in the water60-65
Ballimere Lake · Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Frigid SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Giant's BedFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.60-65
Giant's Bed · Giant's Bed (Max Den F), Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Giant's FootFishing at bubbling spots in the water60-65
Giant's Foot · Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure.65
Shield: The Crown TundraGalar8 locations
LocationHowLevel
Ballimere LakeFishing at bubbling spots in the water60-65
Ballimere Lake · Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Frigid SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Giant's BedFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.60-65
Giant's Bed · Giant's Bed (Max Den F), Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Giant's FootFishing at bubbling spots in the water60-65
Giant's Foot · Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure.65

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

10 episodes on record

First appearanceWhiscash and AshAG075 · Ruby & Sapphire · first aired in Japan May 6, 2004

Major appearances 4

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG075Whiscash and Ash2004
  • AG100Solid as a Solrock2004
  • AG101Vanity Affair2004
  • AG111Eight Ain't Enough2005
Minor appearances · 6 episodes

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP028Drifloon on the Wind!2007
  • DP038One Big Happiny Family!2007
  • DP138Strategy Begins at Home!2009

Sun & Moon

  • SM090Securing the Future!2018
  • SM126Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!2019

Movie

  • M09Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea2006

Japanese cards

3 cards across 3 sets

Clay Burst

20231 card
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Battle Region

20221 card
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Clash of the Blue Sky

20041 card
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