Stats & Training
Raw HP carries Whiscash's bulk more than the defenses do. Speed barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A moderately hard to find Whiskers Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything—if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.
It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.
Whiscash Weakness
Whiscash is weak to Grass. Watch out for Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 110 HP and balanced defenses, Whiscash can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x184-218%KO Giga Drain 4x120-143%KO Mega Drain 4x70-83% Absorb 4x38-45% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x210-248%KO Magical Leaf 4x108-128%KO Mega Drain 4x76-90% Absorb 4x44-53% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x146-173%KO Mega Drain 4x56-68% Absorb 4x31-38% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x146-173%KO Razor Leaf 4x76-90% Mega Drain 4x56-68% Absorb 4x31-38% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x120-143%KO Razor Leaf 4x76-90% Bullet Seed 4x38-45% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x173-204%KO Giga Drain 4x114-134%KO Mega Drain 4x65-77% Absorb 4x37-45% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x195-230%KO Magical Leaf 4x102-121%KO Mega Drain 4x70-83% Absorb 4x37-45% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x135-160%KO Mega Drain 4x48-57% Absorb 4x27-32% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x135-160%KO Razor Leaf 4x70-83% Mega Drain 4x48-57% Absorb 4x27-32% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x109-128%KO Razor Leaf 4x70-83% Bullet Seed 4x37-45% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x171-202%KO Giga Drain 4x108-127%KO Mega Drain 4x63-75% Absorb 4x34-40% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x190-225%KO Magical Leaf 4x98-115%KO Mega Drain 4x68-81% Absorb 4x38-46% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x132-156%KO Mega Drain 4x49-58% Absorb 4x29-35% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x132-156%KO Razor Leaf 4x68-81% Mega Drain 4x49-58% Absorb 4x29-35% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x108-127%KO Razor Leaf 4x68-81% Bullet Seed 4x34-40% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x202-238%KO Petal Blizzard 4x131-154%KO Giga Drain 4x127-150%KO Mega Drain 4x71-84% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x161-190%KO Leaf Tornado 4x90-106%KO Magical Leaf 4x82-97% Razor Leaf 4x56-66% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x172-203%KO Giga Drain 4x108-128%KO Mega Drain 4x60-71% Absorb 4x33-40% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x195-229%KO Giga Drain 4x124-146%KO Magical Leaf 4x101-119%KO Mega Drain 4x67-79% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x131-154%KO Giga Drain 4x86-101%KO Mega Drain 4x49-57% Absorb 4x26-31% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x206-243%KO Petal Blizzard 4x128-151%KO Giga Drain 4x131-155%KO Mega Drain 4x71-84% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x164-193%KO Leaf Tornado 4x92-109%KO Magical Leaf 4x85-101%KO Razor Leaf 4x57-67% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 4x182-214%KO Giga Drain 4x114-134%KO Mega Drain 4x64-76% Absorb 4x36-42% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x174-206%KO Giga Drain 4x110-130%KO Mega Drain 4x60-71% Absorb 4x31-38% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x196-231%KO Giga Drain 4x124-147%KO Magical Leaf 4x99-117%KO Mega Drain 4x67-80% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x201-237%KO Petal Blizzard 4x123-145%KO Giga Drain 4x126-149%KO Mega Drain 4x71-84% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x159-187%KO Leaf Tornado 4x87-103%KO Magical Leaf 4x81-96% Razor Leaf 4x55-65% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 4x175-206%KO Giga Drain 4x110-130%KO Mega Drain 4x61-73% Absorb 4x32-38% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x166-195%KO Giga Drain 4x107-126%KO Mega Drain 4x58-69% Absorb 4x32-38% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x191-225%KO Giga Drain 4x120-141%KO Magical Leaf 4x97-115%KO Mega Drain 4x68-80% | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 4x168-198%KO Giga Drain 4x109-128%KO Mega Drain 4x59-70% Absorb 4x31-37% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x199-234%KO Petal Blizzard 4x127-150%KO Giga Drain 4x127-150%KO Mega Drain 4x68-80% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x162-190%KO Leaf Tornado 4x90-106%KO Magical Leaf 4x84-99% Razor Leaf 4x52-62% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 4x174-205%KO Giga Drain 4x112-132%KO Mega Drain 4x62-73% Absorb 4x34-40% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x190-223%KO Giga Drain 4x121-143%KO Magical Leaf 4x96-113%KO Mega Drain 4x65-77% | ||
Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Ferrothorn builds →Power Whip 4x183-216%KO Solar Beam 4x120-142%KO | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 4x172-202%KO Giga Drain 4x108-128%KO Mega Drain 4x60-71% Absorb 4x31-37% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 4x180-212%KO Solar Beam 4x180-212%KO Magical Leaf 4x92-108%KO Razor Leaf 4x86-101%KO | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x203-239%KO Petal Blizzard 4x129-152%KO Giga Drain 4x129-152%KO Mega Drain 4x71-84% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Eldegoss builds →Leaf Storm 4x175-206%KO Solar Beam 4x160-189%KO Leaf Tornado 4x89-104%KO Magical Leaf 4x83-98% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Rillaboom can KO Whiscash with Wood Hammer (192-226%). Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (163-191%).
Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Rillaboom builds →U Turn19-22% Wood Hammer 4x192-226%KO | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb24-28% Giga Drain 4x163-191%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Evolved from Barboach. Whiscash is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+60 over Barboach), and Whiscash peaks at 468 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Whiscash to get Barboach eggs easily using 22 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Flail, Spark, Take Down and 1 more.
Sword & Shield Whiscash Best Moveset
Whiscash's built to absorb hits. Impish nature leans into physical wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and the moveset handles sustain. Oblivious and HP-heavy investment EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Whiscash best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Substitute
- Toxic
- Protect
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Whiscash gets Flail and Spark exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Hydro Pump and Earthquake.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Whiscash in Sword & Shield
Easy grab on Whiscash with high spawn rates across 8 locations in early-game fishing spots. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Whiscash in Sword & Shield
Barboach is your first catch on the way to Whiscash. You'll find surfing, fishing, and more encounters from Lv. 7-65 across 92 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BarboachSoothing WetlandsShieldSuper Rod Lv.13-18 Swamp40%EarlySoothing WetlandsSwordSuper Rod Lv.13-18 Swamp40%EarlyNorth Lake MilochShieldSuper Rod Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyNorth Lake MilochSwordSuper Rod Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyMotostokeShieldSuper Rod Lv.7-1110%EarlyMotostokeSwordSuper Rod Lv.7-1110%EarlySouth Lake MilochShieldSuper Rod Lv.11-13 Water9%EarlySouth Lake MilochSwordSuper Rod Lv.11-13 Water9%EarlyGalar Mine No. 2ShieldSuper Rod Lv.20-24 Cave55%MidGalar Mine No. 2SwordSuper Rod Lv.20-24 Cave55%MidStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2840%MidRainingStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2840%MidRainingSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water60%LateThunderstormSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water60%LateThunderstormSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water60%LateIntense SunSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water60%LateIntense SunSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water60%LateSandstormSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water60%LateSandstormNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water60%LateIntense SunNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water60%LateIntense SunNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water60%LateSandstormNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water60%LateSandstormNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water60%LateRainingNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water60%LateRainingBrawlers' CaveShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Cave50%LateAll WeatherBrawlers' CaveSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Cave50%LateAll WeatherSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water25%LateOvercastSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water25%LateOvercastSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water25%LateHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water25%LateHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water25%LateHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water25%LateHeavy FogSlumbering WealdShieldSuper Rod Lv.45-47 Forest20%LateSlumbering WealdSwordSuper Rod Lv.45-47 Forest20%LateSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water10%LateSnowingSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water10%LateSnowingSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water10%LateRainingSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water10%LateRainingNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateOvercastNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateOvercastSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water5%LateNormal WeatherSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water5%LateNormal WeatherSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water5%LateSnowstormSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water5%LateSnowstormNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water5%LateNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water5%LateSnowstormNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water5%LateSnowstormNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water5%LateThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water5%LateThunderstormNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water5%LateNormal WeatherRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave100%PostSandstormRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave100%PostSandstormBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water27%PostOvercastBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water27%PostOvercastBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water27%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water27%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water27%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water27%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water27%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water27%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water27%PostRainingBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water27%PostRainingRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave25%PostHeavy FogRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave25%PostOvercastRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave25%PostOvercastRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave25%PostNormal WeatherRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave25%PostNormal WeatherRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave25%PostThunderstormRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave25%PostThunderstormRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave25%PostIntense SunRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave25%PostIntense SunRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave25%PostRainingRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave25%PostRainingRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave25%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water20%PostSnowingBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water20%PostSnowingGiant's BedShieldSuper Rod Lv.60-6520%PostGiant's BedSwordSuper Rod Lv.60-6520%PostGiant's FootShieldSuper Rod Lv.60-6520%PostGiant's FootSwordSuper Rod Lv.60-6520%PostRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave20%PostSnowstormRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave20%PostSnowstormRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave20%PostSnowingRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave20%PostSnowing
Step 2Whiscash ✓Soothing WetlandsSwordSuper Rod Lv.13-18 Swamp10%EarlySoothing WetlandsShieldSuper Rod Lv.13-18 Swamp10%EarlySlumbering WealdSwordSuper Rod Lv.45-47 Forest60%LateSlumbering WealdShieldSuper Rod Lv.45-47 Forest60%LateGiant's BedShieldSuper Rod Lv.60-6515%PostGiant's BedSwordSuper Rod Lv.60-6515%PostGiant's FootShieldSuper Rod Lv.60-6515%PostGiant's FootSwordSuper Rod Lv.60-6515%Postor evolve from Barboach (Step 1)
Whiscash Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Whiscash C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 468 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Substitute with Leftovers is the standard set.
Oblivious is the go-to ability for Whiscash. It prevents infatuation and protects against captivate. Its hidden ability Hydration can work in specific setups. Anticipation is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Whiscash is a mixed attacker with base 78 Attack and 76 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Substitute, Toxic, Protect, and Earthquake. Substitute leads at 25% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Whiscash spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut

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 7SM

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

Winds & Waves
