340: Whiscash

Essentials

Whiscash

Whiskers Pokémon

Abilities

Oblivious: Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.
Anticipation: Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

Hidden Ability

Hydration: Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 340
Original Hoenn: 128
Original Sinnoh: 81
Extended Sinnoh: 81
Mountain Kalos: 41
New Hoenn: 133
Original Alola: 94
Original Melemele: 94
Original Akala: 37
Original Poni: 44
Updated Alola: 114
Updated Melemele: 114
Updated Akala: 37
Updated Poni: 56

Names

Japanese: ナマズン (namazun)
: ナマズン
Official roomaji: Namazun
Korean: 메깅
Chinese: 鯰魚王
: 鲶鱼王
French: Barbicha
German: Welsar
Spanish: Whiscash
Italian: Whiscash

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Water 2

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

164

Effort points

2 HP

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Barboach	Whiscash Level up, starting at level 30

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	110	95.6	393	424
Attack	78	52.0	224	255
Defense	73	55.0	214	245
Special Attack	76	60.2	220	251
Special Defense	71	53.8	210	241
Speed	60	41.3	188	219
Total	468	54.3

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/15/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

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

: It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.
: It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything--if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.
: 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.
: 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.

: A glutton that devours anything that moves, it quietly lurks at the bottom of swamps, lying in wait for prey.
: Sighting Whiscash leaping from the water is believed to herald an earthquake.
: Whiscash shakes the ground at high intensities to intimidate its opponents. It swallows its prey whole—along with mud from the swamp floor.
: Its vision is not that good. It senses vibrations in the water with its whiskers to determine the location of its prey.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Whiskers Pokémon
Color: Blue
Cry
Habitat: water's edge
Footprint
Shape: Ichthyic

Height

2'11.4"
0.9 m

Weight

236

52.0 lb
23.6 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Ruby

Sapphire

Emerald

Diamond

Pearl

Platinum

HeartGold

Violet City

Violet City

Violet City

SoulSilver

Violet City

Violet City

Violet City

Black

White

Black 2

White 2

X

Y

Pal Park

Area: Pond
Score: 70
Rate: 20

Moves

Water and Ground moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
	—	—	—	—			Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
—	—	—	—	—	—		Tickle			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—	—		Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—	—		Mud Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Electric-type damage.
—	—	—	—	—	—		Water Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Fire-type damage.
						0	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
						—	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
						—	Belch			10	120	90%		Can only be used after the user has eaten a berry.
						—	Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
						—	Tickle			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage.
						—	Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
6	6	6	6	6		—	Mud Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Electric-type damage.
6	6	6	6	6		—	Water Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Fire-type damage.
11	10	10	10	10	—	—	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					6	6	Mud Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Electric-type damage.
					6	6	Water Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Fire-type damage.
					9	9	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	14	14	14	14	13	13	Mud Bomb			10	65	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
	18	18	18	18	15	15	Amnesia			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages.
	22	22	22	22	17	17	Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
16	26	26	26	26	20	20	Magnitude			30	*	100%		Power varies randomly from 10 to 150.
	33	33	33	33	25	25	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
21							Amnesia			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages.
26							Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
26	33	33	33	33	25	25	Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	39	39	39	39	28	28	Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					30		Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
36	45	45	45	45	34	34	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
					39	39	Muddy Water			10	90	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
46	51	51	51	51	45	45	Future Sight			10	120	100%		Hits the target two turns later.
56	57	57	57	57	52	52	Fissure			5	*	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Barboach but not Whiscash
							Dragon Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Speed by one stage.
							Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
							Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
							Hydro Pump			5	110	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Mud Shot			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
							Muddy Water			10	90	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
							Spark			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
							Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
							Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
							Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
							Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Bounce			5	85	85%		User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
							Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
							Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
							Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
							Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
							Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
							Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
							Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
							Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
03	03	03					Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07	07	07	07	07	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
13	13	13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
37	37	37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
39	39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43					Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	58	58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
			55	55	55	55	Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
	68	68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
	71	71	71	71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
			78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	78	78					Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
	80	80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	82	82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83	83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
				88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
H3	H3	H3				94	Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
						98	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
					94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
			94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
			H3	H3	H3		Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			H5	H5	H5		Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		H5					Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
H6	H6	H6			H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H7	H7	H7					Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
H8			H6		H7		Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.