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Whiscash(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual type Water/Ground Pokémon and is known as the Whiskers Pokémon. It evolves from Barboach starting at level 30.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Whiscash is a dark blue, catfish-like Pokémon with a yellow underbelly. It has a cavernous mouth with light blue lips that have short, thin whiskers growing from the lower lips. Long, yellow barbels grow from its cheeks, and there is a yellow marking on its forehead that resembles a W. The light blue dorsal fin has a pattern of three spots arranged in a triangle, while its horizontal tail fin lacks spots. Its pectoral fins and belly fins match its main body color.
Whiscash uses its caudal fin to cause earthquakes that can extend for over three miles by hitting the bottom of swamp beds. Whiscash can predict when natural earthquakes will occur. It also uses these massive earthquakes to drive away any foes that come near it, going on rampages in the process. This behavior, along with sightings of Whiscash's leaping from lakes, has caused people to mistaken it for starting earthquakes. It lives in a nest at the bottom of ponds and swamps, and is territorial over them. Whiscash tends to wait silently for prey to come to it. This gluttonous fish will eat anything that is alive, sometimes whole, and has been shown in the anime to eat inanimate objects as well. Whiscash also has a diet of consuming mud. Whiscash has poor eyesight, so it has to use its whiskers to detect a prey's vibration.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: After hitting the button changing the Pokémon bumpers on the Ruby Field a set number of times, Whiscash will appear in the pool. Hitting the ball into Whiscash's mouth will transport the player to the Sealeo Bonus Field. In the unlikely event that the ball hits Whiscash from behind, it will get angry and start an Earthquake.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Whiscash is a wise Pokémon that lives in the Whiscash Pond north of Pokémon Square. Whiscash is the one who first tells everyone about the Ninetales legend. In the anime special, Whiscash assigned Team Go-Getters and Team Meanies to rescue Pichu's brother, Pikachu.
In the anime[]
Whiscash's most notable anime appearance is in Whiscash and Ash. A fisherman named Sullivan had been hunting one nicknamed Nero for fifty years because of its huge size. After Ash Ketchum had battled Nero and retrieved his Badge Case that it had eaten, Sullivan used it as his chance to finally catch Nero. However, even after using a Master Ball, Nero simply swallowed the Ball and swam away.
Multiple Whiscash were set to appear in an episode that would air between Solid as a Solrock and Vanity Affair. However, the episode ultimately never aired anywhere in the world due to an earthquake that occurred in Japan sometime before its scheduled air-date.
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything - if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything - if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a three-mile radius. |
| Pokémon Pearl | As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real earthquakes. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors. |
| Pokémon White | It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around. |
| Pokémon Y | It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything - if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | A glutton that devours anything that moves, it quietly lurks at the bottom of swamps, lying in wait for prey. |
| Pokémon Moon | Sighting Whiscash leaping from the water is believed to herald an earthquake. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Its vision is not that good. It senses vibrations in the water with its whiskers to determine the location of its prey. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything—if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it. |
| Pokémon Shield | It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a three-mile radius. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real quakes. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors. |
| Pokémon Violet | Sighting Whiscash leaping from the water is believed to herald an earthquake. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Sapphire | ||
| Pokémon Emerald | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | Routes 205, 210, 225, 227, 228, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Super Rod) | |
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sun | ||
| Pokémon Moon | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch (Wanderer, Surfing) Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Rolling Fields, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Shield | North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch (Wanderer, Surfing) Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Rolling Fields, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern | |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern | |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Coronet Highlands: Wayward Cave | |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | East Province: Tagtree Thicket West Province: Area Three North Province: Area One, Glaseado Mountain | |
| Pokémon Violet | East Province: Tagtree Thicket West Province: Area Three North Province: Area One, Glaseado Mountain | |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 110 |
| Attack | 78 |
| Defense | 73 |
| Sp. Attack | 76 |
| Sp. Defense | 71 |
| Speed | 60 |
| Total | 468 |
